Job Description

Why join us?

Are you looking to join an innovative, global real estate company who builds communities and connects people to exceptional places? If so, we would love to tell you our story.

At Oxford, our culture is truly one of a kind. Across business lines and around the world, we embrace the complex and tackle opportunities with speed and agility. We are ambitious and humble, forward looking and service-focused. We get stuff done, and have fun doing it! We take great pride in contributing to the communities where we live. We believe that what is good for the environment is good for business. Together we deliver exceptional experiences to our over 2 million daily customers.

We are looking for a highly motivated BI & Data Analyst to join the Financial Systems Team in Toronto. This role will report to the Senior Manager, Financial Systems and be responsible for designing and validating management system reports, performing data analysis using a wide variety of applications (including Power BI, Power Query, and SQL), and driving automation efforts within the Finance team. To succeed in this role, candidates will have a strong aptitude towards working with large volumes of data, experience in data analytics, ability to mine data, and understanding data flow & structure. This role requires strong attention to detail as well as the ability to multitask in a complex environment. The preferred candidate will have a strong focus on customer service and be a team player with a proven ability to build relationships between the business groups, financial team and IT department.

As a member of this team, you will be responsible for:

Work with financial and operational data from primary or secondary data sources

Seek efficiencies in existing processes and execute process improvement initiatives, including exploring and identifying potential new tools and technologies for enhancing reporting automation capabilities

Identify, analyze, interpret, and report on trends or patterns in complex data sets

Exploring large data sets and drawing meaningful conclusions and insights, including identifying critical metrics and KPIs

Filter and \xe2\x80\x9cclean\xe2\x80\x9d data by reviewing extracts, reports, printouts, and performance indicators to identify, troubleshoot and resolve problems, including data quality, integrity issues and follow data governance policies

Work with management teams to prioritize business, analytics and information needs and understand project requirements

Assist with the preparation and development of reporting, presentations and various materials for discussion at the executive level

To succeed in this role, you have:

Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Mathematics, Computer Science or a related field.

Have a minimum of 1-2 years of demonstrated experience in a similar role (e.g. Data Analyst or BI Data Analyst).

Willingness to learn new technologies, including RPA, with a strong inclination to improve processes and not settle for \xe2\x80\x98status quo\xe2\x80\x99 to generate efficiencies and improve capabilities.

Experience with UiPath Studio, Power Apps and Power Automate to develop automation solutions.

Advanced Excel knowledge (including Pivot Tables, Power Query, VBA Macros), and proficient in Power BI and SQL.

Experience and exposure to Hyperion Financial Management, JD Edwards, and other BI Tools an asset.

Team oriented individual with strong communication skills, who is comfortable engaging with different groups within the organization (including non-technical audiences).

Technical expertise in data mining and analysis, with an understanding of financial reporting concepts.

Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills and innovative approaches for resolution.

Strong project management and organizational skills and ability to work under pressure and manage high priority projects with multiple or competing deadlines.

Our story:

Oxford Properties Group (\xe2\x80\x9cOxford\xe2\x80\x9d) is a leading global real estate investor, asset manager and business builder. It builds, buys, and grows defined real estate operating business with world-class management teams. Established in 1960, Oxford and its portfolio companies manage approximately C$87 billion of assets across four continents on behalf of their investment partners. Oxford\xe2\x80\x99s owned portfolio encompasses office, logistics, retail, multifamily residential, life sciences, hotels, alternatives and credit in global gateway cities and high-growth hubs. A thematic investor with a committed source of capital, Oxford invests in properties, portfolios, development sites, debt, securities, and real estate businesses across the risk-reward spectrum. Together with its portfolio companies, Oxford is one of the world\xe2\x80\x99s most active developers with over 80 projects currently underway globally across all major asset classes. Oxford is owned by OMERS, the Canadian defined benefit pension plan for Ontario\'s municipal employees.

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OMERS is committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities in which we live and work. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process. At OMERS inclusion and diversity means belonging. How we create a sense of belonging is through our employees and our vast network of Employee Resource Groups. Whether you are passionate about gender, pride, or visible minorities, we have groups that are focused on making a difference in all of our lives.

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