We are looking for a Financial Analyst to join a team in Ottawa, Ontario and provide strong financial insight across reporting, budgeting, and project performance activities. In this role, you will help strengthen financial controls, support accurate revenue recognition, and contribute to planning processes that guide business decisions. The successful candidate will combine analytical thinking with sound accounting knowledge to deliver clear reporting, practical recommendations, and dependable support to finance and operational teams.
Responsibilities:
- Examine preliminary financial statements, assess key results, and complete month-end journal entries along with balance sheet reconciliations.
- Evaluate project financial performance through earned value analysis and detailed project reviews to identify trends and issues.
- Flag engagements with elevated financial exposure and support appropriate revenue treatment based on accounting requirements.
- Analyze contract terms to identify provisions that could affect financial reporting and revenue recognition outcomes.
- Create, refine, and maintain finance policies and procedures that support planning, analysis, and consistent reporting practices.
- Work closely with internal and external auditors by preparing documentation, responding to inquiries, and assisting with control-related review requests.
- Contribute to the rollout of organizational systems and help embed finance processes into regular business operations.
- Assist with the preparation of forecasts and annual operating, shared services, and capital budgets, while tracking variances against plan.
- Produce short- and long-range financial analysis, modelling support, and ad hoc reporting for finance colleagues and subcontractor teams.
Key Qualifications:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial analysis, accounting, or a related finance function.
- Practical knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and month-end financial close activities.
- Experience using accounting software systems and financial reporting tools to prepare accurate analysis and reports.
- Strong understanding of revenue recognition considerations, contract review, and core accounting principles.
- Ability to work with reporting platforms and business systems such as CRM applications, Crystal Reports, or similar tools.
- Solid analytical skills, including the ability to interpret data, perform ad hoc financial analysis, and identify financial risk areas.
- Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate with auditors, internal stakeholders, and cross-functional teams.
If this position interests you and you hold the key qualifications, please apply online today!
Job Reference Number: 0013531730
