About the role#
The Finance Decision Support team provides financial planning, forecasting, and analytical support for Co-operators General Insurance Company. As a Financial Planning & Analysis Student, you will gain hands-on experience by supporting the annual planning process, forecasting activities, and financial reporting. You will work alongside finance professionals to contribute to business insights, planning models, and process improvement initiatives that influence key business decisions.
What you'll do#
- Support financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting activities across multiple insurance product lines.
- Assist in the preparation of financial reports, presentations, and management reporting materials.
- Analyze financial and operational data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
- Support the maintenance, validation, and documentation of planning models and assumptions.
- Gather and consolidate information from business partners across Claims, Pricing, Product, and Actuarial teams.
- Contribute to process improvement initiatives that enhance reporting efficiency, data quality, and decision support.
- Participate in ad hoc analyses and special projects supporting strategic business initiatives.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a post-secondary program in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Actuarial Science, Commerce, or a related discipline.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment.
- Demonstrated organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Experience working with large datasets or financial analysis is an asset.
- Knowledge of Power BI, SQL, Python, or other analytical tools is an asset.
Location & details#
- Location: Guelph, Ontario, Canada.
- Work Modality: Hybrid (2 days in office).
- Employment Type: Full time, student/co-op work term.
- Compensation: $21 - $27 per hour.
About Co-operators
Co-operators is a Canadian financial services co-operative founded in 1945. The company provides insurance and wealth management products including property, casualty, life, and commercial coverage. It operates through a network of over 600 locations across Canada with a workforce of more than 8,000 employees. The organization is governed by member organizations such as credit unions and farm groups.
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