Financial Analyst

Amyantek; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Canada is seeking a Financial Analyst for their Corporate Accounting team. This role focuses on analyzing employee expenses, developing automation solutions, and collaborating with teams to improve financial processes. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance and 2+ years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in corporate accounting or financial analysis.
• Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Record and analyze employee-related expenses in the general ledger.
• Identify and implement automation solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Data analysis

Automation tools

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Bachelor’s degree in Finance

Tools

SAP

NetSuite

Python

Power BI

RPA

Excel

Job description

Start Date : July 1, 2025 (this can be flexible as long as it’s after July 1)

End Date : January 1, 2027 (or 18 months after start date)

Location of Work : Waterloo (Office based – Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)

Top Skills :

2+ years of experience in Corporate Accounting or Financial Analysis, proven experience with data analysis and automation tools (e.g., Python, Power BI, RPA), Advanced Excel Skills (VBA / macros).

The opportunity :

As a Financial Analyst within OpenText’s Corporate Accounting team, you will play a key role in recording and analyzing employee-related expenses within the general ledger. This position also offers a unique opportunity to develop deep insights into corporate accounting, finance operations, and ERP systems, while driving process improvements through the development of automation solutions.

Key Responsibilities :

• Record and analyze employee-related expenses in the general ledger.
• Utilize ERP systems such as SAP and NetSuite to support financial processes.
• Help identify and implement automation solutions for process improvement opportunities across the finance function.
• Develop and use tools such as advanced Excel, Python, Java, RPA, Alteryx, and Power BI to enhance reporting capabilities and drive automation in current manual processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and acquired company finance teams to integrate processes and systems.
• Support accounting and finance initiatives related to mergers and acquisitions.
• Perform independent analysis and reporting as part of broader team initiatives.
• Gain exposure to a wide array of finance, accounting, and system operations across the organization.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 2+ years of experience in corporate accounting or financial analysis
• Proficient with ERP systems (SAP, NetSuite preferred)
• Experience with data analysis and automation tools (e.g., Python, Power BI, RPA)
• Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and organizational abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Self-motivated, proactive, and eager to learn
• Capable of managing multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Works well both independently and collaboratively

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