Finance Business Analyst

Lancesoft; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancesoft in Montreal is seeking a Finance Business Analyst at Level 2 (2–5 years) to partner with Technology Finance, Product Managers and senior stakeholders. You will analyze technology costs, track budgets and provide transparent reporting to support decisions.

The ideal candidate exhibits advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills, experience with large data sets, and the ability to translate data into actionable insights.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in Finance, Business Management or related analytical role.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Experience with large datasets and quantitative analysis.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Produce recurring and ad hoc financial reports, dashboards, and management presentations.
• Analyze technology cost trends, variances, and key financial drivers.
• Support budget, forecast, actuals, and investment tracking activities.
• Validate data quality and perform root-cause analysis on reporting discrepancies.
• Present findings and recommendations to stakeholders clearly.
• Build relationships with Finance, Technology, Product Management and Controller teams.
• Identify opportunities to streamline reporting and improve data quality.
• Develop automated reporting solutions using analytics tools.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Advanced Excel

Stakeholder Management

Data Analysis

Communication

Education

MBA preferred

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Qlik

Excel

Job description

Job Title: Finance Business Analyst

Experience Level: Level 2 (intermediate): 2-5 years

Open positions: 1

Job Level: FTC

Location: Montreal (Day 1 onboarding onsite/in office presence 3x/week)

This role works closely with Technology Finance, Product Managers, Technology Business Managers, Controllers, Business Management, and senior stakeholders to provide transparency into technology costs, support decision-making, and drive continuous improvements in financial processes and reporting.

The team is responsible for helping stakeholders understand technology spend, cost drivers, and investment impacts.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Analysis & Reporting Produce recurring and ad hoc financial reports, dashboards, and management presentations. Analyze technology cost trends, variances, and key financial drivers. Support budget, forecast, actuals, and investment tracking activities. Validate data quality and perform root-cause analysis on reporting discrepancies. Present findings and recommendations to stakeholders in a clear and concise manner. Stakeholder Management Build effective relationships with Finance, Technology, Business Management, Product Management, and Controller teams. Respond to stakeholder requests and provide financial insights to support decision-making. Prepare executive-ready materials for senior management discussions. Participate in governance forums, working groups, and project meetings. Process Improvement & Automation Identify opportunities to streamline reporting and improve data quality. Develop and enhance automated reporting solutions using modern analytics tools. Support migration and transformation initiatives involving financial data and reporting platforms. Document processes, controls, and methodologies to improve operational efficiency. Risk & Control: Ensure reporting and analytical outputs comply with established governance standards. Support implementation of controls around financial processes and data quality. Maintain audit-ready documentation for key methodologies and reporting processes. Assist with issue remediation and control enhancement initiatives.

Qualifications Required

Required 2-5 years of experience in Finance, Business Management, Technology Finance, Consulting, Strategy, or a related analytical role. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills. Experience working with large datasets and performing quantitative analysis. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities simultaneously. Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.

Preferred:

Experience with Power BI, Tableau, Qlik Knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, or cost management processes. Experience supporting technology, infrastructure, or shared services organizations. Financial modelling and business case development experience. Understanding of risk and control frameworks within large enterprises. Knowledge of GenAI

The ideal candidate is:

Highly analytical and intellectually curious. Comfortable working with complex financial and operational datasets. Able to translate data into actionable business insights. Proactive in identifying process improvements and automation opportunities. Effective at communicating with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Collaborative, accountable, and delivery focused.

Possible Job Level 2-5 years experience

Suitable for MBA graduates or candidates with Finance, Engineering, Technology, Analytics, or Consulting backgrounds.

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