Financial Analyst

DAT Freight & Analytics; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading freight and logistics software company in Mississauga seeks a Financial Analyst to develop financial models, analyze budgets, and support senior leadership. Candidates should have over 4 years of SaaS experience, proficiency in Python, and excellent communication skills. This is a hybrid role offering competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Hybrid work model

Competitive compensation

Career growth opportunities

Paid time off

Savings and discounts programs

Qualifications

• 4+ years of SaaS experience.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Python coding language.

Responsibilities

• Develop and build financial models to support the annual budget.
• Analyze and report actual results compared to budget and forecast estimates.
• Support the monitoring of cash flow through financial modeling.

Skills

4+ years of SaaS experience

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Proficiency in Python coding language

Strong attention to detail

Proficient in MS Office Suite

Experience with Sales Force and Great Plains

Ability to work under pressure

Multi-tasking ability

Job description

About LoadLink Technologies

Join Canada's leading freight and logistics software company, where we've been transforming how carriers, brokers, and shippers connect for over 30 years. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Roper Technologies (NYSE: ROP, S&P 500), LoadLink combines innovative transportation technology solutions with Fortune 1000 stability.

Our best-in-class freight-matching platform helps customers grow their businesses, increase margins, and drive profitability by maximizing assets, optimizing rates, and expanding networks. From replacing the rolodex in 1990 to today\'s multi-platform solutions, we continue transforming how the commercial transportation industry connects, moves, and manages loads across Canada.

Are you seeking a dynamic, stable, and growing company that values your contributions and fosters a fun work culture with a healthy work-life balance? If yes, Loadlink Technologies is the perfect fit for you! Join our innovative team at the forefront of Canada\'s booming Tech and Transportation sectors, where your role is crucial in shaping our company\'s image!

What Makes Loadlink Technologies Awesome

• Hybrid work model: Enjoy the flexibility to work from the office and remotely!
• Fun work environment: We celebrate wins, big and small, and know how to balance hard work with fun!
• Career growth opportunities: This is your chance to grow with a company on the rise!
• Competitive compensation & benefits: We offer a competitive salary you\'ll love, plus a hand-picked benefits package, bonus, and internal recognition program!
• Prepare for your future: 50% matching RSP and stock purchasing option.
• Perkopolis discounts: Savings on electronics, fashion, tickets, travel, wellness, home, furniture, food & more!
• Vacation: You get paid time off throughout the year to take a well-deserved rest (ask us more about this!)
• Social Responsibility: Engage in volunteer events, fundraising efforts, support local food banks, participate in CSR, promote environmental sustainability, and much more!
• Collaborative Opportunities: Working alongside diverse teams to accomplish company goals, building connections with your colleagues, joining networking opportunities, getting involved in company-wide events, and enjoying team-building activities.
• Company Values we stand by: Integrity, teamwork, accountability, and continuous feedback and improvement.

What You\'ll Do

• Develop and build financial models to support the annual budget, three-year projection and monthly/quarterly rolling forecast through partnering with the business to develop and agree on the key assumptions underlying the financial models
• Analyze and report actual results compared to budget and forecast estimates, preparing appropriate variance explanations, bridge analyses and key financial metrics as part of the month-end and quarter-end packages
• Support the monitoring of cash flow through financial modelling process
• Work closely with the Head of Finance and the business to create and track key KPIs and metrics to monitor overall business performance
• Provide strategic support to senior leadership including preparation of the financial aspects of the monthly reporting packages and annual AOP deliverable, leadership/planning meetings, and ad hoc information as required
• Identify business risks and opportunities that arise through the financial modeling process and ensure these are summarized and presented to Senior Leadership on a regular basis
• Develop ad hoc financial models and analysis in support of the company\'s operating business as well as its strategic initiative
• Provide decision support analysis to business partners such as product and customer profitability, pricing analysis
• Develop ad hoc research regarding competitors, market trends, and pricing trends
• Serve as a change agent, driving strategic initiatives and contributing to the evolution of our business model for sustainable growth.

What We\u2019re Looking For

• 4+ years of SaaS experience
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Python coding language
• Strong attention to detail
• Proficient in the use of computers and MS Office Suite
• Proficient in the use of Sales Force and Great Plains
• Able to work well under pressure to meet varying deadlines; occasionally working additional hours to meet tight deliverables (month-end, quarter-end etc.)
• Ability to multi-task, work with challenging clients, and work well independently and in a team

The Fine Print

By applying to this position, you are confirming you either possess a Canadian citizenship, permanent resident status, or work permit.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code Loadlink Technologies will provide accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require.