Sr. Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis

Who We Are

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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.

The base salary range for this role reflects compensation for candidates at varying levels of experience and proficiency. The salary will be determined based on the successful candidate’s relevant competencies, including skills, experience, education, and our teams’ requirements.

The listed salary range does not include bonus and other total rewards. This role is eligible for participation in the company’s bonus program.

This posting is for an existing vacancy within our organization.

Why join RioCan?

We believe in rewarding you for what you do and investing in your career and long-term success. Our total rewards program is designed to help you thrive in every aspect of your life: physically, emotionally, financially, and socially. Here’s what we offer:

An Extensive Health and Benefits Program that includes health and dental benefits starting on day one, healthcare and wellness/lifestyle spending accounts, access to an employee family and assistance program, virtual healthcare services, and other resources to support your overall well-being.

A Comprehensive Retirement Program to help prepare you for your future. This includes matching employee contributions in a retirement savings plan, pension plan,

and an employee unit purchase plan.

Work/Life Balance that prioritizes you. Enjoy flexible work hours, an extra-long weekend with our RioCan Cares Day, and half days before every long weekend in the summer.

Professional Growth and Development opportunities to advance your skills and grow your career through our continuing education reimbursement, mentorship and leadership development programs, on-demand online learning, and cross-functional training opportunities.

Additional Perks and Benefits that include paid time off, parental leave top-up, employee discounts, referral and recognition programs, and year-round opportunities to connect through community initiatives, committees, and social events.

If you share RioCan’s values and a passion for real estate, we want to hear from you.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment where all employees are valued, included, and empowered to do their best work and bring great ideas. People are at the core of who we are, and we respect that they have taken all paths to get here. RioCan welcomes applications from all candidates and is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require accommodation at any stage of the application process, please let us know, and we will be happy to work with you to meet your needs.

You can visit us at www.riocan.com and follow us on LinkedIn to learn more about who we are and what a career at RioCan can look like for you.