Financial Analyst

Edison Engineers; Eastern Ontario, Markham; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health spending account

RRSP matching

Paid vacation and time off

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Edison Engineers seeks a Finance Analyst in Canada to support day-to-day finance transactions, AP/AR, and month-end close processes. You will assist with budgeting, forecasting, and project-level profitability analyses across multiple offices.

The role involves building dashboards in Power BI, improving reporting accuracy, and coordinating with project managers. A Bachelor’s in Finance/Accounting and CPA progression are preferred.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in financial analysis, accounting, finance operations, or a related business-finance role.
• Experience supporting month-end reporting, reconciliations, budgeting, forecasting, or performance reporting.
• Exposure to professional services and project-based environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process day-to-day finance transactions including Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
• Prepare and support monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting packages (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow).
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and profitability analysis for projects and offices.
• Build dashboards to monitor employee utilization, WIP, AR, and project performance.
• Coordinate invoicing with project managers and ensure data quality across systems.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Planning and organization

Clear written and verbal communication

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Team Player

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance and/or Accounting

Progress toward CPA designation

Tools

Excel

Power BI

BQ E CORE

QuickBooks

Job description

Edison is a fast-growing, communication-focused professional engineering and project management firm specializing in the repair and restoration of existing buildings. Our offices are in Dundas, London, Cambridge & Markham.

Find out more at www.edisonengineers.ca

WHAT IS THE ORGANIZATION'S STRATEGIC VISION?

Building better futures for our people, clients & the communities we serve.

Mission

We deliver custom engineering solutions while fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration & growth.We build lasting client relationships based on trust, reliability, care & exceptional service.

Objective

We strive to proactively educate, engage, and empower clients to develop informed strategies for their building assets.

Values

• Integrity - we act ethically, transparently & consistently – with our people, clients & contractors
• Communication - we provide the clarity & responsiveness necessary to drive successful project outcomes
• Excellence - we deliver high-quality practical wok through technical rigour & attention to detail
• Co-creation - we partner with clients & teammates to shape the best solution together

KEY RESULT AREAS FOR THIS ROLE

Financial Operations & Accounting

• Process day-to-day finance transactions including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, expense entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules
• Maintain accurate records, support tax and regulatory compliance requirements
• Assist with management reporting, planning & forecasting:
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting packages including profit and loss, balance sheet, cash flow, and office / business-unit performance views
• Support annual revenue, cost & profitability budgets
• Build dashboards that help leaders understand employee utilization, work-in-progress, accounts receivable, work-in-hand & project performance
• Support the effective use of BQE CORE and QuickBooks by maintaining data quality, assisting users with time entry, billing & expense processes
• Coordinate invoicing with project managers
• Improve the accuracy and consistency of project and financial information across systems
• Identify and implement process and systems improvements that reduce manual effort, enhance reporting, and strengthen finance workflows.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders and software vendors on system issues, updates & process enhancements
• Contribute to dashboards, automation, and business intelligence improvements

Business Partnership

• Work closely with Business Enablement, project managers, and operations teams to interpret financial information, improve billing discipline and project visibility
• Support practical business decisions with timely, reliable analysis

WHAT KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES ARE REQUIRED FOR SUCCESS IN THIS ROLE

Knowledge & Experience

• 2-5 years of experience in financial analysis, accounting, finance operations, or a related business-finance role
• Experience supporting month-end reporting, reconciliations, budgeting, forecasting, or performance reporting
• Exposure to professional services and project-based environments is preferred.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance and/or Accounting
• Progress toward a CPA designation is a requirement, and support towards this achievement to be provided.

Technical Skills

• Strong Excel skills, including working with large datasets, formulas, lookups, pivots & reconciliations
• Comfortable using financial systems & reporting tools
• Experience with BQE CORE, QuickBooks, Power BI, or similar finance / reporting platforms is preferred

Core Skills

• Analytical thinking
• Problem-solving
• Planning and organization
• Clear written and verbal communication
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
• Team Player

Abilities

• Identify trends & exceptions
• Explain findings clearly to non-financial stakeholders
• Work collaboratively with regional leaders, project managers & across functions
• Improve processes while maintaining accuracy & control

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (METRICS) FOR THIS ROLE

• Reporting & Close: Timeliness and accuracy of monthly reporting, reconciliations, and reporting packages
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Quality of budget support, variance analysis, and forecast updates; ability to identify meaningful drivers and explain results
• Billing, WIP & AR Visibility: Accuracy and timeliness of billing support, WIP review, and accounts receivable visibility
• Process Effectiveness: Improved data quality, reduced manual workarounds, strong user support & successful adoption of process improvements
• Business Partnership: Responsiveness to internal stakeholders and usefulness of analysis for project decision-making

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Competitive Base Salary: $70,000 - $80,000 annually based on experience and expertise.
• Performance Rewards: Annual performance and profit-sharing for every employee, recognizing contributions and supporting long-term success.
• Health & Wellness: Health spending account (including dependents) and access to our Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• Vacation & Time Off: Paid vacation plus bonus vacation days over the Christmas–New Year period.
• Retirement: Generous RRSP matching.
• Shareholder Status: As an employee-owned firm, there are opportunities to gain shareholder status, giving you a stake in the long-term growth and success of the company.

Our Total Rewards package is designed not just to reward your expertise, but to support your well-being, career growth, and meaningful involvement in shaping our future.

Edison is committed to fostering an inclusive culture, ensuring fair treatment, access, and opportunity. We continually strive to sustain an environment in which each member of our team can excel, contribute, and benefit from different perspectives. Edison recognizes the importance of building a team that reflects the clients we serve and celebrates the vast range of voices, perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences of our team members.

Edison positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or family status. We will interview all applicants with disabilities who meet the essential criteria; please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments to support your application.

This position is for a current vacancy based in any of our four office locations. Edison does not use artificial intelligence (AI) or automated decision-making tools at any stage of the hiring process.