Financial Analyst

Lépine Apartments; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A property management company in Ottawa seeks a Financial Analyst to support financial planning and analysis. The role involves budgeting, performance tracking, and providing insights to support decision-making. Candidates should have 4-6 years of financial analysis experience and be skilled in Excel. Knowledge of financial reporting tools is also beneficial. The position offers opportunities for collaboration with various departmental leaders, making it essential to have strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of experience in financial analysis, planning, or corporate finance.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including complex formulas and financial modeling.
• Strong ability to interpret financial data and provide business insights.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain financial reports, including variance analysis and KPIs.
• Partner with leaders on budgeting and forecasting.
• Conduct ad-hoc financial modeling and scenario analysis.

Skills

Financial analysis

Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Collaboration skills

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Purpose:

The Financial Analyst will play a key role in supporting the organization’s financial planning, analysis, and reporting functions, with a focus on departmental budgeting, performance tracking, and operational decision-making. Working closely with cross-functional leaders across the business, this role will provide insights, identify trends, and support strategies to optimize performance. The Analyst will also contribute to forecasting, ad-hoc analysis, and may support REIT and partnership reporting as the business expands.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and maintain departmental and company-wide financial reports, including variance analysis, KPIs, and performance metrics.

• Partner with department leaders to support budgeting, forecasting, and ongoing performance tracking, ensuring financial discipline and alignment with organizational objectives.

• Analyze variances and trends, highlight risks and opportunities, and provide actionable recommendations.

• Contribute to monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting cycles, including reconciliations, financial summaries, and performance reviews.

• Support cross-functional initiatives by providing financial insights into costs, investments, and efficiency opportunities.

• Conduct ad-hoc financial modeling and scenario analysis to guide decision-making.

• Contribute to REIT and limited partnership reporting as needed.

• Ensure accuracy, consistency, and integrity of financial data within reporting systems.

Requirements:

• 4–6 years of progressive experience in financial analysis, planning, or corporate finance.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (complex formulas, pivot tables, financial modeling).

• Strong working knowledge of ERP systems and financial reporting tools.

• Proven ability to interpret financial data and translate it into actionable business insights.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills to explain complex financial concepts to non-financial leaders.

• Strong problem-solving skills with attention to accuracy and detail.

Role Specific Requirements:

• Experience managing departmental budgets, variance analysis, and reporting in a corporate environment.

• Strong collaboration skills, with the ability to partner effectively with cross-functional leaders at various levels.

• Comfortable balancing recurring reporting responsibilities with strategic, ad-hoc analysis requests.

• Exposure to real estate or property management finance considered an asset.

• Familiarity with REIT or partnership reporting is an asset but not required.