Financial Analyst

Publicis Canada; Toronto; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Publicis Canada is seeking a detail-oriented Financial Analyst to join the Finance team. This role reports to the Finance Director and focuses on income statement reporting, analysis, and core accounting support.

You will collaborate with the finance team to support budgeting, forecasting, and business performance insights, ensuring accuracy and integrity of financial results.

The position offers growth in a dynamic, inclusive environment and exposure to diverse Canadian, U.S. and global clients.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in financial analysis and/or accounting.
• Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Strong understanding of core accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Advanced Excel skills (lookup/sum/logic formulas and pivot tables).
• Analytical mindset with high attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally.
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financial reporting, including revenue analysis, accruals (deferred and accrued revenue and expense), and variance commentary.
• Analyse financial results to identify and communicate trends impacting finance performance.
• Support monthly forecasting and annual budgeting processes for assigned business units.
• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Partner with business leadership to review results, provide insights, and support decision-making.
• Deliver ad hoc financial analysis and respond to evolving business needs.
• Support audit requirements and ensure adherence to internal controls and policies.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting, processes, and data quality.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Effective communication

SAP ERP

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

Publicis is an omni-channel communications agency with over 600 employees across our Canadian operations. The office is the largest in our industry in Canada and boasts talent across various disciplines of marketing and advertising expertise. Publicis carries a balanced split of Canadian, U.S. and Global clients for which we are Agency of Record. Publicis supports a range of D&I actions through our Driving Change team as well as giving back to the community through a long-standing participation in the Out of the Cold Program. With a strong, active and familial culture, Pub United is the agency’s social club, hosting events as wide reaching as Curling, Trivia Nights and more.

Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented, growth focused Financial Analyst to join the Finance team. Reporting to the Finance Director, this role is responsible for income statement financial reporting, analysis, and core accounting support, while contributing to budgeting, forecasting, and overall business performance insights.

The Analyst will work closely with the finance team to support decision-making, monitor financial performance, and ensure accuracy and integrity of financial results.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financial reporting, including revenue analysis, accruals (deferred and accrued revenue and expense), and variance commentary
• Analyse financial results to identify and communicate trends impacting finance performance
• Support monthly forecasting and annual budgeting processes for assigned business units
• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules to ensure accurate financial reporting
• Partner with business leadership to review results, provide insights, and support decision-making
• Deliver ad hoc financial analysis and respond to evolving business needs
• Support audit requirements and ensure adherence to internal controls and policies
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting, processes, and data quality

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in financial analysis and/or accounting
• Post-secondary education Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Strong understanding of core accounting principles and financial reporting
• Advanced Excel skills (lookup/sum/logic formulas and pivot tables)
• Analytical mindset with high attention to detail
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems

Additional information

We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Accommodations are available throughout the hiring process upon request.

Transparency matters to us. The salary range for this position is $65-$75k CAD per year. Actual compensation within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and applicable certifications. This range reflects what we reasonably expect to offer based on current market data.

AI Use

We use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of our hiring process, such as reviewing applications or analyzing resumes. These tools assist our recruitment team but never replace human decision-making. We believe in a human-first approach, where your experience and potential are recognized by people.

Publicis Canada is committed to building a diverse workforce representative of our community. We encourage and are pleased to consider all qualified candidates, without regard to race, colour, citizenship, religion, sex, marital / family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, aboriginal status, age, disability or persons who may require an accommodation, to apply. If you require a specific accommodation please contact Human Resources.