Financial Analyst

ILSC Education Group; Toronto; On-site; CAD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

RRSP matching program

Discretionary bonus potential

Job summary

ILSC Education Group in Toronto, ON is seeking a Financial Analyst to join the Finance and Accounting team. The role supports budgeting, forecasting and reporting, partnering with cross-functional teams to ensure reporting accuracy and financial integrity.

This position blends data analysis with business insights to guide decision-making. The ideal candidate will have 2–4 years of accounting experience, post-secondary education in bookkeeping or accounting, and proficiency in Power BI, Power

Qualifications

• Analytical skills with a knack for numbers.
• Understanding of accounting principles.
• Proven ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records.
• Hands-on experience in operating spreadsheets and accounting software (NetSuite Oracle).
• High Proficiency in English and in MS Office, including Power BI and Power Query.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, performance metrics, and KPIs.
• Perform variance analysis against budget, forecast, and prior year results, identifying key financial and operational drivers.
• Support the annual budgeting process and periodic forecasting cycles.
• Develop, maintain, and improve financial models, reports, dashboards, and planning tools.
• Analyze revenue, expenses, profitability, and business trends, providing actionable insights and recommendations.
• Partner with business leaders to support financial planning, performance management, and decision-making.
• Extract, validate, and analyze financial and operational data from ERP and reporting systems.
• Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards and management reporting solutions.
• Support reporting automation, process improvements, and data accuracy initiatives.
• Assist with month-end and year-end activities, including reporting and analysis requirements.
• Support strategic planning through scenario modeling, sensitivity analysis, and business case evaluations.
• Prepare ad hoc analyses and participate in special projects as required.

Skills

Analytical skills

Accounting principles

Accounting figures & records

Spreadsheets & accounting software

Power BI & Power Query

English proficiency

Attention to detail

Education

Post-secondary education in bookkeeping or accounting

Two years of recognized professional accounting program or equivalent experience

Tools

NetSuite

Oracle

Job description

Role: Financial Analyst
Reports to: Financial Planning and Analysis, Manager
Location: Toronto, Ontario – Hybrid

Description: The Financial Analyst supports the Finance and Accounting team by preparingfinancial reports, performing data analysis, assisting with reconciliations, andsupporting budgeting and forecasting activities. This role helps ensure the accuracyof financial information and provides analytical support for business decision-making. The successful candidate will work closely with Finance, Accounting,Accounts Receivable, and operational teams to maintain reporting integrity andsupport ongoing financial processes.

Job Duties

• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports,performance metrics, and KPIs.
• Perform variance analysis against budget, forecast, and prior year results, identifying key financial and operational drivers.
• Support the annual budgeting process and periodic forecasting cycles.
• Develop, maintain, and improve financial models, reports, dashboards, and planning tools.
• Analyze revenue, expenses, profitability, and business trends, providing actionable insights and recommendations.
• Partner with business leaders to support financial planning, performance management, and decision-making.
• Extract, validate, and analyze financial and operational data from ERP and reporting systems.
• Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards and management reporting solutions.
• Support reporting automation, process improvements, and data accuracy initiatives.
• Assist with month-end and year-end activities, including reporting and analysis requirements.
• Support strategic planning through scenario modeling, sensitivity analysis, and business case evaluations.
• Prepare ad hoc analyses and participate in special projects as required.

Essential Qualifications, Skills, and Attributes

• Analytical skills with a knack for numbers
• Understanding of accounting principles
• Proven ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records
• Hands-on experience in operating spreadsheets and accounting software (Net Suites Oracle)
• High Proficiency in English and in MS Office, including Power Bi and Power Query.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail

Education and Experience Required

• Successful completion of post-secondary education preferably in bookkeeping, accounting or related field or Completion of two years (first level) of a recognized professional accounting program (ex. Chartered Accounting, Certified General Accounting) or equivalent working experience
• 2-4 years of accounting experience is required

Compensation and Benefits

• Compensation: $70,000 per annum
• Comprehensive health benefits through SunLife, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), as well as participation in the company’s RRSP matching program. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary bonus.

Contact Information

While we thank all applicants, only those who are shortlisted will be contacted.

About ILSC, ELS, Greystone College & Greystone Institute

A world leader in language education & vocational training, ILSC Education Group, which

opened its first language school in Vancouver, Canada in 1991 and Greystone College in 2002, offers life-changing educational experiences in Canada, Australia, Ireland and India, some of the world’s most attractive and popular English‑speaking work and study destinations. Since opening its first school in Vancouver, BC, Canada, ILSC has become a world leader in language and career training and has grown to include 10 incredible locations around the world, in Vancouver, Toronto and Montréal, Canada; New Delhi, India; and Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth, Australia; and Dublin, Ireland; as well as two online language schools, ILSC HELLO and ILSC ALLO. In 2025, ILSC Education Group launched Greystone Institute, a new Higher Education provider in Brisbane.

In early 2022, ILSC Education Group joined forces with ELS Educational Services, bringing together over 100 years of combined experience delivering life‑changing learning experiences to international students. Since 1961, when ELS Educational Services opened its first school in Washington DC, ELS has developed a global reputation for delivering top‑quality English language programs. ELS now has the most extensive network of on‑campus English language programs and Universitypartners, across the USA.

Our mission is to provide our global community with transformative learning, livingand work experiences by offering the finest language, career and higher educationprograms.

Our Core Values

• PASSION: To enrich & transform people’s lives
• INNOVATION: To evolve through creativity & diversity.
• RESPECT: To treat everyone with compassion & dignity.
• COLLABORATION:To build community & achieve more together.
• INTEGRITY: To act responsibly & ethically in everything we do.

ELS, ILSC, Greystone College and Greystone Institute are committed to providing abarrier-free environment and are proud to be Equal Employment Opportunityemployers.

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact HR at [e-mail].