Financial Analyst at Sun Life Financial in Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Financial Analyst Location: Waterloo, Ontario You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You'll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you'll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients - who are at the heart of everything we do. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world. Job Description: The Sun Life Health (SLH) business within Sun Life Canada is a leading provider of Group Benefits and Health Solutions. A market leader in the advancement of workplace mental health across Canada, through the introduction of new tools such asVirtual Care and Stress Management and Well-Being program providing members access to mental health and medical specialists 24/7. SLH is seeking a Financial Analyst to join its fast-paced and energetic Finance team. Reporting to theManager, Financial Controls, the Financial Analyst will play a crucial role in executing and supporting control activities critical to the Sun Life Health business. What will you do? Prepareaccount reconciliations ensuringthey areaccurate, complete,informativeand meet Sun Life account reconciliation standards. Identify, investigate,and resolve differencesin reconciliations incollaborationwith business partners. Support internal and external audits.This includes supportingretrieval ofaudit sample requests andparticipatingin walkthrough meetings to discuss control processes. Validate, improve, and document key business processesand controls;seizingonopportunitiesto transform current manualhigh volume and/or complexfunctions. Participate in projects and ad-hoc requests as needed. Whatdoyou need to succeed? Minimum of 3+ years of experience inreconciliations,financialreportingand/or internal controls. Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Officetools (includingExcel,Word,Accessand PowerPoint). A passion and willingness to understand accounting flows fromsource-to-ledgerand relate accounting tobusinessprocesses and transactions. Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal and collaboration skills. Self-motivated, results-orientedand flexible to changing priorities and timelines. Proven technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills. This role requires Reliability Status Clearance. In addition to a law enforcement inquiry and a credit check, as part of your application, the Government of Canada will ask if you lived or travelled outside of Canada for 6-consecutive months during the last 5 years, and you must account for all activities during this time. Preferred: Previousexperience with Frontier(or other reconciliation tools),SAP . ACPA,other designationor diploma/degree in accountingis considered anasset. This role can be reported under the CPA experience verification pathway. What's in it for you? Time off giving you the flexibility to focus on the moments that matter including 15 vacation days per year Flexible Benefits from the day you join to meet the needs of you and your family Pension Plan participation starts immediately, and you are automatically enrolled. We help you save more with Sun Life automatic and matching contributions and by including both your salary and bonus when making contributions. The opportunity to move along a variety of career paths with amazing networking potential Flexible hybrid work model Work and professional development that is united by our Purpose: to help Clients and Employees achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives A friendly, collaborative, and inclusive culture We’re honoured to be recognized as a 2026 Best Workplace in Canada by Great Place to Work® Canada The Base Pay range is for the primary location for which the job is posted. It may vary depending on the work location of the successful candidate or other factors. In addition to Base Pay, eligible Sun Life employees participate in various incentive plans, payment under which is discretionary and subject to individual and company performance. Certain sales focused roles have sales incentive plans based on individual or group sales results. Diversity and inclusion have always been at the core of our values at Sun Life. A diverse workforce with wide perspectives and creative ideas benefits our Clients, the communities where we operate and all of us as colleagues. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds. Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process, or those needing job postings in an alternative format, may e-mail a request to thebrightside@sunlife.com. We are proud to be a hybrid organization that offers our employees the choice and flexibility to work from both the office and virtually based on the needs of the business, our Clients and you! Several work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs. We may use artificial intelligence to support candidate sourcing, screening, interview scheduling. We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Salary Range: 58,000/58 000 - 93,000/93 000 Job Category: Finance Posting End Date: 14/05/2026 Additional Locations: Toronto, Ontario