The Finance Data Analyst is a central figure in ensuring the integrity and quality of financial data. This role is responsible for the day-to-day management of data-related processes, contributing to strategic data initiatives, and acting as a key point of contact for data governance. The ideal candidate will possess a strong blend of financial acumen and data management skills, with the ability to identify issues, drive resolutions, and implement effective controls. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the data landscape within a major financial organization.
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Advantages
Opportunity to work with a leading financial institution, gaining valuable experience in a complex and challenging data environment.
Play a key role in building data capabilities and influencing data strategy.
Collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders, including IT, legal, privacy, and other business units.
Engage with internal risk and external auditors, expanding your professional network and expertise.
Be at the forefront of implementing internal control policies and procedures related to data governance.
Responsibilities
Participate in building data capabilities within Finance, ensuring data strategies and principles are applied consistently and data risks are considered throughout the data lifecycle.
Proactively work with internal Finance stakeholders and other business units on business as usual and project initiatives.
Manage the Data Issue Log, including follow-up, resolution, and escalation to the Data Governance Office.
Contribute to the Finance Data Forums, which includes preparing meeting materials and facilitating discussions.
Maintain the Data Team's policies, user guides, and other relevant documentation.
Assist in the accurate and timely execution of Chart of Account (COA) requests and actively participate in COA activities.
Understand and maintain Finance hierarchies and corresponding reference data management.
Support the development and refinement of efficiency metrics, dashboards, and financial/non-financial KPIs.
Represent Finance when participating in Data Impact Assessments (DIA) or Privacy Impact Assessments (PIA).
Contribute to the development and implementation of procedures/processes and embed governance controls in Finance change activities.
Collaborate with governance and IT teams to build automated data quality and retention processes.
Engage with internal Finance teams, internal risk, and/or external auditors on testing, evidence, and iCARE updates.
Prepare and maintain Finance reports as applicable.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree with a designated or pursuing CPA/CA certification.
Minimum of 3+ years of relevant experience in a data environment, financial analysis, and/or reporting, preferably within Finance or the P&C Insurance sector.
Knowledge and experience in data management and data stewardship.
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with experience in data profiling considered an asset.
Proficiency in MS Office (Visio, PowerPoint, Excel, Word), Qlik Sense, Business Objects, and familiarity with relevant finance software (e.g., Oracle).
Excellent communication and organizational skills, with the ability to foster and build good working relationships.
Bilingual capabilities (English/French) are considered an asset.
Summary
Our client, a leading financial institution, is seeking a talented and proactive Finance Data Analyst to champion data literacy and maturity within their Finance department. The successful candidate will be a key contributor to building data capabilities, ensuring data quality standards, and maintaining robust risk and controls across the data lifecycle. This role requires a strong understanding of financial data environments and the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
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The Finance Data Analyst is a central figure in ensuring the integrity and quality of financial data. This role is responsible for the day-to-day management of data-related processes, contributing to strategic data initiatives, and acting as a key point of contact for data governance. The ideal candidate will possess a strong blend of financial acumen and data management skills, with the ability to identify issues, drive resolutions, and implement effective controls. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the data landscape within a major financial organization.
Advantages
Opportunity to work with a leading financial institution, gaining valuable experience in a complex and challenging data environment.
Play a key role in building data capabilities and influencing data strategy.
Collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders, including IT, legal, privacy, and other business units.
Engage with internal risk and external auditors, expanding your professional network and expertise.
Be at the forefront of implementing internal control policies and procedures related to data governance.
Responsibilities
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Participate in building data capabilities within Finance, ensuring data strategies and principles are applied consistently and data risks are considered throughout the data lifecycle.
Proactively work with internal Finance stakeholders and other business units on business as usual and project initiatives.
Manage the Data Issue Log, including follow-up, resolution, and escalation to the Data Governance Office.
Contribute to the Finance Data Forums, which includes preparing meeting materials and facilitating discussions.
Maintain the Data Team's policies, user guides, and other relevant documentation.
Assist in the accurate and timely execution of Chart of Account (COA) requests and actively participate in COA activities.
Understand and maintain Finance hierarchies and corresponding reference data management.
Support the development and refinement of efficiency metrics, dashboards, and financial/non-financial KPIs.
Represent Finance when participating in Data Impact Assessments (DIA) or Privacy Impact Assessments (PIA).
Contribute to the development and implementation of procedures/processes and embed governance controls in Finance change activities.
Collaborate with governance and IT teams to build automated data quality and retention processes.
Engage with internal Finance teams, internal risk, and/or external auditors on testing, evidence, and iCARE updates.
Prepare and maintain Finance reports as applicable.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree with a designated or pursuing CPA/CA certification.
Minimum of 3+ years of relevant experience in a data environment, financial analysis, and/or reporting, preferably within Finance or the P&C Insurance sector.
Knowledge and experience in data management and data stewardship.
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with experience in data profiling considered an asset.
Proficiency in MS Office (Visio, PowerPoint, Excel, Word), Qlik Sense, Business Objects, and familiarity with relevant finance software (e.g., Oracle).
Excellent communication and organizational skills, with the ability to foster and build good working relationships.
Bilingual capabilities (English/French) are considered an asset.
Summary
Our client, a leading financial institution, is seeking a talented and proactive Finance Data Analyst to champion data literacy and maturity within their Finance department. The successful candidate will be a key contributor to building data capabilities, ensuring data quality standards, and maintaining robust risk and controls across the data lifecycle. This role requires a strong understanding of financial data environments and the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
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