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Senior Financial Analyst (6 month contract)
- Toronto, ON, Canada
- Greater Toronto Area, Canada, Canada
$50 to $55 CAD / hour · Contract
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Job details
- Pay
- $50 to $55 CAD / hour
- Job type
- Contract
- Closing date
- Experience
- · 2 to 5 years of progressive accounting and/or financial analysis experience.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
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Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.
This is a 6 month contract with permanent potential at the end of the contract
Key Responsibilities
· Support the timely and accurate completion of monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial close processes.
· Assist with the preparation, analysis, and presentation of monthly financial results, including Profit & Loss reporting.
· Investigate and explain variances between actual results, budgets, and forecasts.
· Prepare, reconcile, and maintain balance sheet accounts and supporting working papers.
· Prepare journal entries and supporting documentation for review and approval.
· Develop and enhance management reporting packages and analytical tools.
· Perform quantitative and qualitative financial analysis to support business decisions.
· Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and ad hoc financial analyses.
· Support process improvement initiatives and special projects as required.
· Partner with the Corporate Controller and broader Finance team on various operational and strategic initiatives.
· Contribute to the continuous improvement of financial processes, controls, and reporting capabilities.
Qualifications & Experience
· Post-secondary degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related discipline.
· CPA designation in progress (or intention to pursue) is preferred.
· 2 to 5 years of progressive accounting and/or financial analysis experience.
· Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
· Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including financial modeling and data analysis.
· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret financial data and communicate insights effectively.
· Excellent organizational and time-management skills with the ability to meet competing deadlines.
· High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
· Strong written and verbal communication skills.
· Ability to build relationships and work effectively with stakeholders across all levels of the organization.
· Experience with D365 and Asset systems is considered an asset.
· Demonstrated integrity, professionalism, and accountability.
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Responsibilities
Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial close, reporting, reconciliations, journal entries, and analysis of variances between actuals, budgets, and forecasts. Develop management reporting and analytical tools, assist with budgeting and special projects, and contribute to finance process and control improvements in partnership with the Corporate Controller and Finance team.
Requirements
A post-secondary degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related discipline is required, with a CPA designation in progress or an intention to pursue one preferred. The role seeks 2–5 years of accounting or financial analysis experience, strong accounting and Excel skills, analytical ability, attention to detail, organization, communication, and stakeholder relationship skills; D365 and asset systems experience is an asset.
Skills
- Financial Analysis
- Financial Reporting
- Month-End Close
- Profit And Loss Reporting
- Variance Analysis
- Balance Sheet Reconciliation
- Journal Entries
- Financial Modeling
- Microsoft Excel
- Budgeting
- Forecasting
- Accounting Principles
- Data Analysis
- Problem-Solving
- Stakeholder Communication
- Process Improvement
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Categories
- Finance & Accounting
- Data & Analytics
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- Accounting
- Finance
- Financial Analysis
- Financial Reporting
- Financial Close
- Profit And Loss
- Variance Analysis
- Balance Sheet Reconciliation
- Journal Entries
- Working Papers
- Management Reporting
- Financial Modeling
- Microsoft Excel
- Budgeting
- Forecasting
- Accounting Principles
- Financial Controls
- Process Improvement
- CPA
- D365
- Asset Systems
- Financial Services