Job Title: Senior Finance Operations Analyst
Location: Mississauga, ON
Employment Type: Full-time
Reason for Vacancy: Replacement
Work Arrangement: Hybrid , 2 days/ week on-site
Department Name: Finance
Pay Type: Salaried
Pay Range: $75,000 to $85,000. Please note that this is a general posting range and offer range will be varied based on relevant experience, qualifications, skills required and location for this role.
About Us:
Express Scripts Canada (ESC) is a leading health benefits management company. Serving over 12 million members, we help insurance carriers, third party administrators, and the public sector optimize the value of health benefits by linking the talent and professional expertise of our people with leading edge information management systems and technology. ESC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Express Scripts Inc., one of the largest pharmacy benefit management (PBM) companies in North America, part of The Cigna Group (NYSE: CI), a global health company. Together, we deliver innovative, cost-effective solutions that improve access, affordability, and health outcomes for Canadians.
Job Summary:
The Finance department assumes responsibility for managing and reporting the organization’s finances. It is committed to continuous improvements in the way it organizes the financial and accounting affairs, including the preparation and presentation of appropriate accounts and the dissemination of financial information to executives.
The primary function of this position is to provide support to Finance for the ongoing accounting functions that may include recording of revenue, cost of goods sold, expenses, inventory accounting management, balance sheet accounts reconciliation, month end closing process, indirect sales tax filing and maintenance of user procedural manual.
Key Responsibilities:
- Verify and post details of business transactions to journals, general ledger and other accounting records.
- Assist in the month-end closing
- Analyze and reconcile balance sheet accounts and income statement accounts
- Provide backup support for other Financial Operations activities
- Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and generally accepted accounting practices
- Liaise with operations teams and business partners to meet their accounting needs
- Liaise with internal and external auditors
- Assist with related projects as SME and/or tester as needed
- Assist in special assignments as required
What We’re Looking For:
- CPA designation completed or in the final stages of completion
- Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related discipline
- 8 + years of multi-faceted accounting / finance experience
- Experience working with enterprise financial systems such as Oracle, SAP, with Microsoft Dynamics 365 (Dynamics AX experience considered a strong asset)
- Solid PC skills in Excel and Word
- Previous experience in Health Care Insurance, Benefits or Pharmacy industry is considered a strong asset
- Strong financial acumen, analytical capabilities, and attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy
- Excellent organizational, prioritization, and time management skills
- Self-starter who demonstrates initiative, accountability, and ownership while working independently
- Proven ability to manage competing priorities, adapt to changing business needs, and consistently meet deadlines
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build effective working relationships across the organization
- Collaborative team player who contributes positively to team success and shared business objectives
Why Join Us?
- Competitive compensation, benefits and pension plan
- Career development and advancement opportunities
- A culture that celebrates innovation and collaboration
- Flexible work options and wellness programs
Pre-Employment Requirements:
All offers of employment are conditional upon the successful completion of reference checks and background verification in accordance with company policy. Within ESC, for certain positions, obtaining and maintaining a federal government security clearance is a condition of employment. Candidates applying for such roles must meet all eligibility criteria for the applicable clearance level and consent to the security screening process as mandated by federal regulations. Failure to obtain or maintain the required clearance will result in withdrawal of the offer or termination of employment.
Our hiring process includes AI-powered tools to conduct video interviews, take notes and score candidates; however, all scores will be reviewed by hiring managers and our Talent team before making a decision.
NOTE: Internal candidates should apply before October 23, 2026.
Express Scripts Canada is a Cigna company
Express Scripts Canada is a subsidiary of Express Scripts, a Cigna company. Cigna Corporation (NYSE: CI) is a global health service company dedicated to improving the health, wellbeing and peace of mind of those we serve. Cigna offers an integrated suite of health services through Cigna, Express Scripts, and our affiliates including medical, dental, behavioural health, pharmacy, vision, supplemental benefits, and other related products.
About Express Scripts Canada
Express Scripts Canada is a leading health benefits manager and has been recognized as one of the most innovative. Our clients include Canada's leading insurers, third party administrators and governments. We work with these clients to develop industry-leading solutions to deliver superior healthcare in a cost-controlled environment. We provide Active Pharmacy™ services to more than 7 million Canadian patients and adjudicate more than 100 million pharmacy, dental, and extended health claims annually. Through our proprietary consumer intelligence, clinical expertise, and patients-first approach, we promote better health decisions for plan members, while managing and reducing drug benefit costs for plan sponsors.
It will be a condition of employment that the successful candidate obtains an Enhanced Reliability Clearance from the Federal Government. The candidate will be required to provide supporting documentation to receive clearance if required.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, along with a positive work environment built on solid corporate values, integrity, mutual respect, collaboration, passion, service and alignment.
We are an equal opportunity employer that promotes a diverse, inclusive and accessible workplace. By embracing diversity, we build a more effective organization that empowers our employees to be the best that they can be.
We are committed to creating a working environment that is barrier-free and we are prepared to provide accommodation for people with disabilities.
If you require accommodation in completing the online application process, please email: [email protected] Do not email [email protected] for an update on your application or to provide your resume as you will not receive a response.
Skills Required
- CPA designation completed or in the final stages of completion
- Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related discipline
- At least 8 years of multifaceted accounting or finance experience
- Experience with enterprise financial systems such as Oracle or SAP
- Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365; Dynamics AX experience is an asset
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word
- Previous experience in healthcare insurance, benefits, or pharmacy
- Strong financial acumen, analytical capabilities, attention to detail, and commitment to accuracy
- Strong organizational, prioritization, and time management skills
- Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, adapt to changing needs, and meet deadlines
- Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to build effective working relationships
- Collaborative team-player orientation
- Successful completion of reference checks and background verification
- Ability to obtain and maintain an Enhanced Reliability Clearance from the Federal Government
Cigna Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Cigna and has not been reviewed or approved by Cigna.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Strong bonus outcomes are frequently highlighted, with annual bonuses described as really good alongside above-average salary levels. Stock or long-term incentive elements are also noted as part of the overall package in some roles.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off benefits are portrayed as a meaningful part of total rewards, including generous PTO and flexibility that can enhance the perceived value of compensation. Flexible work-from-home arrangements are repeatedly linked with satisfaction about the overall package.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as broad in design, with preventive care often covered at no charge in-network and options like virtual care and wellness incentives. A large provider network and strong digital tools are positioned as practical advantages when using benefits.
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