Financial Analyst

Dayforce; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dayforce is seeking a Financial Analyst to support Sales, Advisory, Partners, and Marketing through budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and business analysis. You will own monthly reporting and variance analysis, partnering with leaders to provide timely insights.

You will develop dashboards in Power BI, enable AI-assisted reporting, and contribute to FP&A improvements. A Bachelor's in Finance or related field with 2–4 years' experience is expected, with strong Excel and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related discipline.
• Approximately 2–4 years of FP&A, corporate finance, or related experience.
• Strong Excel and financial modeling skills.
• Experience with budgeting and forecasting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to communicate financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.

Responsibilities

• Own monthly reporting and analysis of financial results.
• Perform month-end and quarter-end variance analysis.
• Prepare forecasts and support annual budgeting.
• Partner with managers to monitor operating expenses and identify risks and opportunities.
• Develop Power BI dashboards and automated reporting.
• Collaborate with Accounting to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Leverage AI-enabled tools to streamline recurring analyses and enhance reporting.

Skills

Excel

Financial modeling

Budgeting

Forecasting

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

Tools

NetSuite

OneStream

Power BI

Power Query

SQL

Job description

Posted Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 5:00 AM | Expires Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at 4:59 AM

Dayforce is a global human capital management (HCM) company headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, and Minneapolis, Minnesota, with operations across North America, Europe, Middle East, Africa (EMEA), and the Asia Pacific Japan (APJ) region.

Our award-winning Cloud HCM platform offers a unified solution database and continuous calculation engine, driving efficiency, productivity and compliance for the global workforce.

Our brand prom ise - Makes Work Life Better ™ - Reflec ts our commitment to employees, customers, partners and communities globally.

About the Opportunity

The Financial Analyst supports the Sales, Advisory, Partners, and Marketing functions (herein referred to as “Sales & Marketing”) through budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and business analysis. This role independently manages recurring FP&A activities while partnering with business leaders to provide timely financial insights and recommendations.

The Financial Analyst develops a deeper understanding of business operations and contributes to process improvements, reporting enhancements, and financial planning activities that support operational decision-making.

What You'll Get to Do

• Own monthly reporting, financial analysis, and presentation of financial results for assigned business areas.
• Perform month-end and quarter-end variance analysis, identifying key business drivers and trends.
• Prepare forecasts and support annual budgeting activities.
• Partner with functional managers to monitor operating expenses and identify risks and opportunities.
• Develop and maintain recurring financial reports, dashboards, and key performance metrics.
• Support ROI analysis for Sales & Marketing initiatives.
• Assist with financial modeling and scenario analysis.
• Recommend improvements to reporting processes and financial workflows.
• Collaborate with Accounting to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Develop Power BI dashboards and automated reporting solutions that improve business visibility.
• Leverage AI-enabled tools to streamline recurring analyses and enhance reporting efficiency while ensuring data integrity.
• Participate in cross-functional initiatives supporting Finance transformation.

Skills and Experience We Value

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related discipline.
• Approximately 2–4 years of FP&A, corporate finance, or related experience.
• Strong Excel and financial modeling skills.
• Experience with budgeting and forecasting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to communicate financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.

What Would Make You Stand Out

• Experience with NetSuite, OneStream, or comparable ERP/EPM systems.
• Experience with Power BI, Power Query, or similar BI platforms.
• Working knowledge of SQL or data analytics tools.

What’s in it for you

Dayforce is fueled by the diversity of our talented employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and consider and embrace ALL individuals and what makes them unique. We believe our employees should be happy and healthy, with peace of mind and a sense of fulfillment.

We encourage individuals to apply based on their passions.

Dayforce encourages personal and professional growth. We offer excellent time away from work programs, comprehensive wellness initiatives and recognition through competitive pay and benefits.

With a commitment to community impact, including volunteer days and our charity, Dayforce Cares we provide opportunities for you to thrive both in your career and personal life. Our focus is not just on your job but on supporting you to be the best version of yourself.

This job posting is for an existing vacancy

Artificial intelligence may be used in the screening, assessment, or selection of applicants for this position.

About the Salary Ranges

Please note that the salary range mentioned in this job description should serve simply as a guide. The final compensation offered may vary based on a variety of factors, including bonuses and/or incentives, or a candidate’s experience, skills, budget and location. Our company is committed to providing a fair, equitable, and competitive package that reflects the value an individual brings to the organization.

Proficiency in English is required for this position as this role will regularly interact with English-speaking stakeholders, co-workers, managers and/or clients across the world. Further, our back office support teams, including but not limited to Human Resources, are primarily English speaking. Employees need to be able to communicate with these departments in English to appropriately administer their business relationship. Due to the significant high volume of interactions with these English-speaking co-workers, managers, stakeholders and/or clients, which is inherent to this position, it is not possible to reorganize the company's activities to avoid this requirement.