About the role#
This is a full-time student position for the Winter 2027 term, running from January to April. You will join the Canada Finance Expense Management team. This group provides financial leadership and strategic partnership across business units, technology teams, and corporate functions. You will report to the Manager of Expense Management and support financial activities for Business Group Capital and Canada Central Functions.
What you'll do#
- Support annual planning, budgeting, forecasting, and expense management for specific business groups.
- Prepare and analyze monthly and quarterly expense results, including variances against budgets and forecasts.
- Investigate expense drivers and trends to develop commentary on financial results.
- Manage expense allocations and chargeback processes, including reconciliation and stakeholder inquiries.
- Collaborate with Finance and business partners to address questions and provide financial insights.
- Assist with the consolidation of financial submissions across Sun Life Canada to ensure accuracy and timely delivery.
- Help prepare executive-level financial reporting, presentations, and messaging.
- Identify ways to automate and improve current financial reporting and planning processes.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a university or college program in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
- Ability to organize financial information and communicate findings clearly.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
- A collaborative mindset and a desire to understand the business behind the numbers.
- Previous co-op or work experience in finance, accounting, or FP&A is an asset.
- Experience with financial modelling, budgeting, or variance analysis is helpful.
- Familiarity with data visualization or business intelligence tools is a plus.
- Interest in pursuing a professional designation like a CPA.
Location & details#
- Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
- Work Modality: Hybrid.
- Term: Winter 2027 (January to April).
- Employment Type: Full-time paid internship.
- Eligibility: Open to students with a graduation date of April 2027 or later.
About Sun Life
Sun Life is a financial services organization founded in 1865. It provides insurance and investment products to clients across Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Hong Kong, the Philippines, and Indonesia. The company is based in Toronto and maintains a global workforce of more than 38,000 employees. It operates as a public company.
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