Permanent
Job title:
Senior Financial Analyst
Salary:
$100,000 + Bonus + Benefits
Role status:
Current opening
Our client:
A well-established Canadian professional services organization with a national presence and a strong reputation within its industry.
This is a highly visible role offering exposure to senior leadership and key business stakeholders across the organization. The successful candidate will act as a trusted business partner, supporting financial planning, reporting, forecasting, strategic analysis, and decision-making initiatives. This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys working independently, taking ownership of deliverables, and turning complex data into meaningful business insights.
Principal tasks and responsibilities include:
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, and annual business planning processes.
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Analyze revenue, pricing, productivity, profitability, and other key business performance metrics.
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Prepare monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc reporting packages for senior leadership.
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Develop financial models and business cases to support strategic initiatives and operational decision-making.
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Gather, validate, analyze, and interpret large volumes of financial and operational data.
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Identify trends, risks, opportunities, and key business drivers, providing actionable recommendations to leadership.
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Partner with leaders across finance, operations, and business functions to support planning and performance management activities.
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Conduct benchmarking, market analysis, and business performance reviews.
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Lead the development and enhancement of reporting tools, dashboards, and management reporting packages.
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Support reporting automation, process improvements, and business intelligence initiatives.
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Assist with the development of self-service reporting capabilities and improved access to business data.
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Present findings, recommendations, and insights to senior stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.
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Participate in special projects and strategic initiatives as required.
Qualifications and pre-requisites:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
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CPA designation completed or in progress is strongly preferred.
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5+ years of progressive experience in financial analysis, FP&A, business analytics, commercial finance, or a related function.
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Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including financial modeling and data analysis.
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Experience with Power BI, SQL, VBA, or similar reporting and business intelligence tools.
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Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking abilities.
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Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision.
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Ability to synthesize complex information and communicate meaningful insights to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
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Strong business partnering and relationship-building skills.
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Excellent communication, presentation, and organizational abilities.
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Continuous improvement mindset with a passion for reporting, process enhancement, and operational efficiency.
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Comfortable learning new systems, technologies, and business processes.
Additional information or perks:
- Hybrid work environment.
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Exposure to senior leadership and strategic business initiatives.
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High visibility role with significant impact on business decision-making.
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Opportunity to partner directly with leaders across the organization.
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Professional development and long-term career growth opportunities.
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Comprehensive benefits package.
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Competitive bonus opportunity.
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Collaborative and team-oriented culture.
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Strong commitment to employee development and continuous learning.
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