Financial Analyst

Accountivity; Brampton; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 51,000; Part time

Job summary

Accountivity is seeking a Financial Analyst in Peel Region, ON. This temporary, in-office role focuses on preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis to drive cost efficiency and accuracy.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree in finance-related field, 2+ years of experience, and strong Excel and ERP/BI tool proficiency. Collaboration with Plant Management and finance teams is a key part of the role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in financial analysis or accounting.
• Strong understanding of financial statements and accounting principles.
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with ERP and BI tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning.
• Perform variance analysis and investigate differences between actual and budgeted results.
• Develop and analyze monthly financial and operational reporting packages to support management decisions.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP systems

BI tools

Job description

Accountivity is hiring!
Job Title: Financial Analyst
Location: Peel Region, ON
Job Type: Temporary
Salary: $33.00-$37.00/hour
Work Model: In Office

Position Description:

• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning activities.
• Perform variance analysis and investigate differences between actual and budgeted results.
• Owned the preparation, analysis, and distribution of daily, weekly, and monthly operational performance reports, including yield, labour efficiency, inventory, and expense analysis, partnering with Plant Management to identify cost-saving opportunities and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Managed item master data and standard costing processes, providing detailed financial analysis and actionable recommendations to support strategic and operational decision-making.
• Performed standard cost and variance analysis, yield reporting, and Bill of Materials (BOM) reviews to identify performance gaps, improve cost accuracy, and enhance manufacturing profitability.
• Prepared monthly balance sheet reconciliations and maintained journal entry records, including bank reconciliations, intercompany transactions, inventory accounting, capital assets, trade spend, and accruals.
• Developed and analyzed monthly financial and operational reporting packages, delivering expense variance analysis and key performance insights to support management decision-making.
• Conducted utilities cost analysis and reporting, identifying trends, monitoring consumption, and supporting initiatives to improve operational efficiency and control costs.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• CPA, CFA, or progress toward a professional designation is an asset.
• 2+ years of experience in financial analysis, accounting, or a related role.
• Strong understanding of financial statements and accounting principles.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools.
• Experience with ERP systems and business intelligence tools is preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.