Sr. Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis

For over 30 years, our entrepreneurial mindset and strategic vision have fueled our growth into one of Canada’s largest and most successful REITs. Our retail-focused and mixed-use portfolio reflects our commitment to creating vibrant community spaces where people want to shop, live, work, and play. We take pride in our strong legacy while continuously adapting, innovating, and investing in the future. We’re proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, Canada’s Greenest Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, and a Greater Toronto Top Employer.

At RioCan, we believe our people are our greatest strength. We foster a welcoming, inclusive culture where employees can connect authentically, grow continuously, and bring their whole selves to work. Here, you’ll find opportunities to learn, lead, and make an impact every day.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

This role is located at our Yonge Eglinton Centre Office. Reporting to the Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis, this role plays a key part in supporting RioCan’s forecasting, budgeting, and long-term planning processes, providing analysis and insights that inform business decisions across the organization.

The role is well-suited for candidates who are analytical, collaborative, detail-oriented, and comfortable working with little direction, looking to learn and grow in a dynamic environment.

Perform financial analysis and modelling for forecasting, budgeting and long-term planning purposes;

Gather, organize, and analyze large datasets from the accounting systems;

Partner with cross-functional teams to gather assumptions, validate inputs, and communicate key financial insights;

Compare inputs to MD&A and FS or external data to assess reasonability;

Prepare actual versus reforecast, budget, and/or business plan analyses to understand key drivers of change;

Prepare clear and concise reporting packages, presentations and recommendations for senior management, highlighting key findings, drivers of change, risks and opportunities;

Support the quarterly accounting close process by comparing and aligning actual results to forecast and/or budget assumptions;

Maintain a continuous improvement mindset, proactively looking to create process efficiencies and reducing manual work;

Other ad hoc analyses / projects as assigned.

Undergraduate degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, or a related discipline;

Minimum 2-3 years of relevant analytical work experience;

CPA, CFA, or similar professional designation is considered an asset;

Excellent analytical, problem solving and organizational skills;

Detail-oriented with the ability to manipulate and interpret large volumes of data (i.e. work with complex formulae) and information;

Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders at various levels, including senior management;

Highly self-motivated individual to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment while managing multiple priorities with a “can-do” attitude;

Advanced Excel skills, e.g. proficiency in INDEX, MATCH, LOOKUP, IF, AND, OR, SUMIF along with comfort in handling multi-year Excel models;

Proficiency in PowerPoint and collaboration tools such as Teams or OneDrive for document sharing and review;

Experience utilizing AI-enabled tools or emerging technologies to improve workflow efficiency and decision-making is considered an asset.