Financial Analyst

Technical Standards & Safety Authority (TSSA); Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A regulatory authority in Ontario is seeking a Financial Analyst to provide insights into cost recovery through data analysis and reporting. Key responsibilities include assembling financial data, preparing budgets, and collaborating with various departments. Candidates should possess a degree in finance or business, relevant financial designation, and at least 3 years of experience. Strong Excel and data analysis skills are essential.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in finance or accounting.
• Strong operational financial knowledge and understanding of accounting regulations.
• Experience working with stakeholders and safeguarding confidential information.
• Strong data analysis skills and ability to produce professional reports.
• Practical knowledge of financial reporting, forecasting, and diagnostics.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and summarize data to create reports on financial status and risks.
• Compare actual results with budgets and forecasts to assess financial health.
• Monitor and report variances, identify trends, and suggest improvements.
• Produce monthly reports highlighting key financial metrics and trends.
• Collaborate with Operations, Finance, and Senior Management to prepare budgets.

Skills

Financial analysis

Data analysis

Communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Problem-solving skills

Education

University degree in business, finance, or accounting

Financial designation (e.g., CPA, CA, CMA, CGA)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Job description

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About Us

The Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) is deeply committed to safety and passionate about making Ontario a safer place to live, work, and play. Our unified team — what we proudly call ONE TSSA — works collaboratively to deliver better safety for our province.

TSSA is a not-for-profit regulator with over 25 years of expertise dedicated to the safety of Ontario. Mandated by the Government of Ontario, TSSA’s team of over 450 professionals works to enhance public safety across multiple sectors we regulate.

As an award-winning organization, TSSA firmly embeds safety in our culture and all aspects of our work. Fostering a strong safety culture has earned us the 5-Star Safety Cultures Award from Canadian Occupational Safety magazine for three consecutive years (2022-2024).

As ONE TSSA, we are guided by the following values:

• Safety: Be safety-focused at all times
• Collaboration: Work well with others
• Accountability: Take responsibility for our actions and deliver on our commitments
• Integrity: Conduct ourselves transparently using risk-informed evidence
• Inclusion: Embrace diversity through respectful leadership
• Innovation: Be forward-thinking, adaptable, and data-driven

Joining TSSA means becoming part of a team of experts from diverse backgrounds, providing opportunities to hone your skills, expand your knowledge, and build a rewarding career.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis, the Financial Analyst will provide accurate, data-based insights into the organization’s ability to recover costs. Responsibilities include analyzing financial information, monitoring performance, identifying risks and opportunities, and supporting financial forecasts and budgets.

Job Responsibilities

1. Assemble and summarize data to create reports on financial status and risks.
2. Compare actual results with budgets, forecasts, and prior results to assess financial health.
3. Monitor and report variances, identify trends, and suggest improvements to management.
4. Produce monthly reports highlighting key financial metrics and trends.
5. Determine operational costs by collecting data and attributing direct and indirect costs.
6. Collaborate with Operations, Finance, and Senior Management to prepare budgets and forecasts.
7. Maintain a financial analysis database using Microsoft Access.
8. Develop automated reports and processes to increase productivity.
9. Create financial models, conduct benchmarking, and analyze processes.
10. Contribute to process improvements and policy development.
11. Support team efforts and respond to internal requests for financial information.

Job Qualifications

• Financial designation (e.g., CPA, CA, CMA, CGA) in progress or completed.
• University degree in business, finance, or accounting.
• At least 3 years of experience in finance or accounting.
• Strong operational financial knowledge and understanding of accounting regulations.
• Experience working with stakeholders and safeguarding confidential information.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of explaining complex financial data.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Access for financial modeling and reporting.
• Strong data analysis skills and ability to produce professional reports.
• Excellent planning, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Practical knowledge of financial reporting, forecasting, and diagnostics.

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity

TSSA is committed to diversity and inclusion, providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital or family status, or disability. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

This posting is for an active vacancy. We are actively seeking qualified candidates to fill this position. We use AI to support screening, but all applications are reviewed thoroughly.