AddressDescription
First Capital [TSX: FCR.UN] owns, operates, and develops grocery anchored open air centres in neighbourhoods with the strongest demographics in Canada. Through the expertise and collaboration of our team, we create thriving properties which generate value for businesses, investors and our neighbourhoods. As one of the Greater Toronto Area’s top employers, we foster a vibrant culture that ensures equal opportunity and well-being for all employees in a dynamic workplace. We are proud to provide rewarding opportunities to build meaningful careers in a fun and high performing environment.
THE ROLE:
As Senior Financial Analyst, Forecasting, you will be responsible for compiling quarterly forecasts, performing financial analysis, preparing supporting schedules for various external and internal presentations, and assist with various IT projects and initiatives.Reporting to the Senior Manager, Forecasting, you will collaborate with multiple internal teams to drive forecasting processes and provide quantitative and qualitative financial decision support to our Executive Leadership Team.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
- Perform analysis on debt assumptions for the purpose of testing reasonability, documenting trend analysis, and verifying inputs.
- Compile supporting schedules and perform variance analysis to prior forecast and year-over-year for various budget/forecast inputs.
- Perform research for forecasting inputs, such as interest rates, as well as competitor, industry, and other information for investor presentation support.
- Coordinate and liaise with cross-departmental internal teams.
- Prepare ad hoc “what-if” scenarios and sensitivity analyses for management, as well as other functional teams.
- Assist with various IT projects and initiatives.
- Participate in special projects and take on other duties as assigned.
WHAT YOU BRING:
- Three (3) to five (5) years’ experience in a Finance or Accounting function, preferably within a public company.
- Professional accounting designation (CPA or CFA) is preferred.
WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:
- Advanced Excel skills with experience in financial forecasting/modeling.
- Experience working with accounting systems (e.g., JDE).
- Strong accounting and finance knowledge; real estate industry knowledge is an asset.
- Analytical mindset with ability to identify trends and troubleshoot errors.
- Action orientated, proactive with a high degree of initiative.
- Outstanding time management and organizational capabilities with the ability to work independently in a dynamic environment, dealing with competing priorities and deadlines.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate across all levels within and outside the organization.
- Experience with REITs is considered an asset.
WHAT WE OFFER:
We invest in People. Along with our competitive compensation packages—we're always thinking of new ways for our people to share in the company's success. We are very proud to offer the following to our employees:
- Flexible Hours
- Remote workdays
- Company-matched savings plans
- Annual Wellness Subsidy
- Tuition & Development Program
- Employee Referral Program
- Rewards and Recognition Programs
- Paid time off during December holiday season
- Parental leave benefits
Our people are what makes us different. At First Capital we are committed to workplace diversity and inclusion within our organization, therefore, we encourage all qualified persons from all backgrounds to apply. Accommodations are available, upon request, to all applicants with disabilities throughout our hiring process. To discuss any accommodation, please email us at [email protected]
