Senior Financial Analyst

Randstad Canada; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A major financial institution in Toronto is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join their Governance, Reporting, Control & Effectiveness team. In this role, you will manage financial planning, reporting, and analysis for the Chief Security Office, focusing on Cybersecurity. Candidates should have 4–6 years of experience and possess advanced skills in MS Excel and financial operations. This 6-month contract role offers a hybrid work structure, combining office and remote work, ensuring flexibility and a collaborative environment.

Benefits

High-impact work supporting critical security infrastructure

Collaborative environment with diverse team

Professional growth opportunities

Hybrid work flexibility

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of experience in financial operations, including management reporting and forecasting.
• Hands-on experience with banking financial systems (specifically CMR/IPS) is highly preferred.
• Professional accounting or analyst designation (CPA, CA, CGA, CMA, or CFA) is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end forecasting and planning cycles for the Chief Security Office.
• Develop and deliver high-quality financial reports and dashboards.
• Execute month-end financial activities with integrity and accuracy.
• Support business partners in preparing business cases.

Skills

Financial operations

Advanced MS Excel

Analytical skills

Communication of complex issues

Education

Undergraduate or graduate degree in Finance, Business, or Economics

Tools

Essbase

OnePlan

SAP

Job description

Overview

As a Senior Financial Analyst, you will act as a dedicated finance partner for the Fusion and GRC & Effectiveness teams. Your mission is to ensure strong financial oversight and operational effectiveness across security-related technology and business initiatives. You will be responsible for the full spectrum of financial management, from rigorous month-end closing to complex forecasting and strategic business case preparation. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver who can identify risks, recommend cost-reduction solutions, and drive continuous process improvements in a fast-paced corporate environment.

Benefits

• High-Impact Work: Support the critical security infrastructure of a major bank, gaining exposure to Cybersecurity and Fraud technology investments.
• Collaborative Environment: Work within a diverse team of 11 professionals under the guidance of the Director of Chief Security Office & Threat Management Finance.
• Hybrid Flexibility: Enjoy a balanced work week with mandatory in-office days on Mondays and Tuesdays at a state-of-the-art office at 81 Bay Street.
• Professional Growth: Gain experience within a complex, large-scale financial organization with potential internal networking opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A): Lead the end-to-end forecasting and planning cycles for the Chief Security Office; provide detailed variance analysis and insights into operating results.
• Management Reporting: Develop and deliver high-quality financial reports and dashboards that enable informed decision-making by senior management.
• Month-End Close: Execute month-end financial activities with a focus on integrity, accuracy, and strict adherence to corporate accounting standards.
• Business Case Advisory: Support business partners in preparing business cases by validating financial assumptions, funding requirements, and ongoing operating cost estimates.
• Strategic Guidance: Identify potential financial issues or risks and proactively recommend mitigation strategies and cost-saving initiatives.
• Process Improvement: Champion a continuous improvement mindset by streamlining financial workflows and enhancing the use of reporting tools.

Qualifications

• Education: Undergraduate or graduate degree in Finance, Business, or Economics is required.
• Experience: 4–6 years of experience in financial operations, including management reporting, forecasting, and month-end close.
• Technical Proficiency: Advanced MS Excel skills and experience with Essbase are essential. Hands-on experience with OnePlan, SAP, and banking financial systems (specifically CMR/IPS) is highly preferred.
• Designations (Nice to Have): A professional accounting or analyst designation (CPA, CA, CGA, CMA, or CFA) is an asset.
• Industry Knowledge: Prior experience supporting Technology or Cybersecurity functions is a significant advantage.
• Soft Skills: Superior analytical skills and the ability to articulate complex financial issues to non-financial business partners.

Summary

Our client, one of Canada’s leading financial institutions, is seeking a high-caliber Senior Financial Analyst to join their Governance, Reporting, Control & Effectiveness (GRC) organization. In this critical role, you will provide end-to-end financial support for the Chief Security Office, focusing on Cybersecurity, Corporate Security, and Fraud functions. This is a 6-month contract opportunity with a hybrid work structure at a premier downtown Toronto location. We are looking for a strategic thinker who goes beyond the numbers to provide value-added advisory services and decision support to senior leadership.

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada\'s workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

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