Financial Analyst

Hays; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 78,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software company in Waterloo, ON is seeking a Financial Analyst for an 18-month contract. This role involves analyzing employee-related expenses, utilizing ERP systems, and developing automation solutions. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of relevant experience, along with strong analytical skills and expertise in tools like Excel and Python.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in corporate accounting or financial analysis.
• Experience with automation tools and data analysis.
• Self-motivated, capable of managing multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Record and analyze employee-related expenses in the general ledger.
• Identify and implement automation solutions for process improvement.
• Support accounting and finance initiatives related to mergers and acquisitions.

Skills

Proficient with ERP systems

Advanced Excel skills

Data analysis skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

SAP

NetSuite

Python

Power BI

RPA

Alteryx

Job description

Location : Waterloo, ON (3 Days on-site – Tuesday-Thursday)

Rate : $37.56 / hour

Your new company

Hays Specialist Recruitment has partnered with a leading software company based in Waterloo, ON. We are currently hiring a Financial Analyst to join their team on a 18 Month Contract. This candidate will be required to work on-site 3 days in-office (Tues-Thurs) at their Waterloo location.

As a Financial Analyst within the 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.

Your new role

• 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.

What you'll need to succeed

• 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)
• Advanced Excel skills; VBA / macro experience is required
• 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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Financial Analyst • saskatoon, sk, Canada