Financial Analyst

Bell Canada; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

35% discount on Bell services

Job summary

Bell Canada is seeking a Financial Analyst to support month-end close, forecasting, and business case development within the Wireless finance team. You will deliver insightful analyses and produce executive-ready reporting to guide product, operational, and investment decisions.

The role emphasizes collaboration across Finance, PMO, Product, and Management, with a hybrid work arrangement based in Canada. Strong Excel/PowerPoint and ERP experience are required.

Qualifications

• Budgeting, forecasting, and performance management experience.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP) and related reporting tools.
• Strong analytical judgment and data-driven decision making.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to collaborate across Finance, PMO, Product, and Management.
• Advanced MS Excel and PowerPoint proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end close, journal entries, and accruals for expenses and revenue.
• Deliver management reporting and executive summaries with key metrics and risks.
• Lead annual budgeting, quarterly forecasts, and monthly outlooks with cross‑functional input.
• Develop business cases and capital submissions using market research and financial modeling.
• Provide training on financial reports to team members.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Time management

Cross-functional collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance or related field

CPA/CFA in progress

Tools

SAP

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Connection is everything. It drives us to innovate, explore, and stay close to what matters to us most. At Bell, we’re building a more connected future through world-class networks, AI-powered solutions, and digital experiences that elevate how people live, work, and play every day.

We believe in empowering people. That’s why we equip our teams with cutting‑edge technology, AI tools, and a collaborative environment that supports creativity and growth. Want to be part of a diverse team where your work makes a real impact? If you’re inspired by innovation that advances how people connect and transforms what’s possible, you belong on #TeamBell.

Summary

The Financial Analyst reports to the Senior Manager, Product Management, within the Wireless team and provides financial insight that supports product, operational, and investment decisions.

This role is suited to a business‑minded professional who challenges the status quo, works effectively across functions and organizational levels, and delivers practical financial guidance.

The successful candidate will deliver month‑end results, develop forecasts, perform ad hoc analysis, and provide value‑added support to business partners across multiple functions and business units.

The Financial Analyst will help ensure accurate, timely financial reporting and translate in‑depth analysis into actionable insights for strategic and operational decision‑making.

Key Responsibilities

• Support month‑end close and manage journal entries:
  • Record, track, and maintain invoice coding and accruals for expenses and revenue to support accurate accounting.
  • Prepare monthly journal entries and supporting reports, validate cost‑centre accuracy, and ensure accruals are aligned.
• Deliver financial management and executive reporting:
  • Produce month‑end reports that identify variances against financial and key performance targets, explain monthly challenges and highlights, and recommend actions for the upcoming period.
  • Create and present executive‑ready materials for vice‑presidents that clearly summarize assumptions, key metrics, risks, and opportunities in plain language.
• Lead annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and monthly outlooks by collaborating with cross‑functional teams to gather, validate, and consolidate inputs for cost models and business cases for Finance, PMO, Product, and Management
• Develop business cases and capital approval submissions through market research, data analysis, financial assessment, and deal modelling.
• Provide training and support on financial reports so team members understand reporting requirements, procedures, and outputs.

Critical Qualifications

• Experience in budgeting, planning, forecasting, performance management, or a comparable FP&A role, including work with a large ERP platform such as SAP and related reporting tools.
• Strong analytical judgement, with the ability to reason logically, identify assumptions, quantify impacts, and assess results for accuracy and reasonableness.
• Highly organized and self‑directed, with the ability to manage multiple requests and prioritize effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present effectively to stakeholders at all levels.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively, take accountability, and meet deadlines.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Flexibility and confidence operating in a dynamic, evolving environment.
• Commitment to staying current on financial reporting best practices and relevant regulatory changes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business, economics, or a related field.
• Hold, or be actively pursuing, a recognized professional designation such as CPA or CFA.

Adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.

Additional Information

For work arrangements that are ‘Hybrid’, successful candidates must be based in Canada and report to a set Bell office for a minimum of 3 days a week. Recognizing the importance of work‑life balance, Bell offers flexibility in work hours based on the business needs.

• As soon as you join us, you'll be eligible for medical, dental, vision and mental health benefits that you can tailor to your specific needs.
• Plus, as a Bell team member, you'll enjoy a 35% discount on our services and access exclusive offers from our partners.

We know that caring for our team members is at the heart of a healthy, positive and thriving workplace. As part of our team, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that includes a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits to support the well‑being of you and your family.

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