Financial Analyst

Compass Group Canada; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Group Canada is seeking a Financial Analyst to consolidate forecasts, analyze variances, and support annual planning across cross-functional teams.

You will reconcile outputs, prepare management summaries, and provide insights to inform business decisions. A degree in business, accounting, or finance is required, with CPA in progress preferred, and strong Excel skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Postsecondary degree in business, accounting or finance.
• CPA designation preferred or in progress.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical ability.

Responsibilities

• Consolidate regular forecasts, updates, and commentary from multiple stakeholders.
• Review, investigate, and follow up on significant variances and outstanding items.
• Coordinate and consolidate periodic forecasts and planning submissions from cross-functional teams.
• Reconcile reporting outputs and data for accuracy and completeness.
• Partner with business stakeholders to gather and deliver information for reporting and reviews.
• Support annual planning, budgeting, and strategic reporting activities.
• Assist with consolidation and reporting of forecast, budget, and planning cycles.
• Respond to day-to-day reporting requests and ad hoc projects.
• Prepare recurring reports, presentations, and management summaries.
• Support year-end reporting requirements and information requests.
• Provide analytical insights to assist decision-making.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes and data quality.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Written & verbal communication

Multitasking

Initiative

Education

Business/Accounting/Finance degree

CPA designation in progress

Tools

Excel

Job description

The salary range for this position is $65,000 to $75,000. Final compensation will be determined based on relevant skills, experience, qualifications, and internal equity. In addition to base salary, eligible employees may be entitled to other elements of total compensation, which may include group benefits, employer RRSP contributions, & discretionary bonus or incentive programs, where applicable to the role. We are committed to offering competitive compensation & comply with all applicable pay transparency legislation. Further details regarding our total rewards program will be shared by the Talent Acquisition team during the hiring process. Canadian work experience is not a requirement for this role. Please note that artificial intelligence–based tools may be used at certain stages of the recruitment & applicant screening process.

Now, if you were to come on board as a Financial Analystwe’d ask you to do the following for us:

• Consolidate regular forecasts, updates, and supporting commentary from multiple stakeholders.
• Review, investigate, and follow up on significant variances and outstanding items.
• Coordinate and consolidate periodic forecasts and planning submissions from cross-functional teams.
• Reconcile reporting outputs and supporting data to ensure accuracy, consistency, and completeness.
• Partner with key business stakeholders to gather, validate, and deliver information required for recurring reporting and performance review processes.
• Support annual planning, budgeting, and strategic reporting activities by coordinating inputs and preparing supporting analyses.
• Assist with the consolidation and reporting of forecast, budget, and planning cycles.
• Respond to day-to-day reporting requests, business inquiries, and ad hoc projects.
• Prepare recurring reports, presentations, and management summaries.
• Support year-end activities, reporting requirements, and information requests.
• Provide analytical support and insights to assist business decision-making.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes, data quality, and operational efficiency.

Think you have what it takes to be our new Financial Analyst? We’re committed to hiring the best talent for the role. Here’s how we’ll know you are the best fit:

• Postsecondary education: Business, Accounting or Finance Degree or Diploma working towards a CPA designation preferred
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
• Proficient in Excel and intermediate level functionalities (V-lookups, pivot tables, etc.)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work on multiple tasks and meet frequent deadlines in a face pace environment
• Ability to take the initiative and work independently and/or in a team environment