Financial Analyst

Equifax, Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Financial Analyst to provide insightful financial support to their Workforce Solutions Technology team. This role involves coordinating budgets, forecasts, and month-end close analysis while participating in financial modeling and business case processes. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and over four years of experience in budgeting and financial planning. If you possess strong analytical skills and a passion for process improvement, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years experience in budgeting, financial planning, and variance analysis.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in financial model building.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate budgets, forecasts, and month-end close analysis.
• Prepare monthly reports and analyze trends for business insights.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial Planning

Variance Analysis

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Related Field

Tools

Hyperion (HFM and Planning)

Tableau

Oracle

SQL

Job description

The Financial Analyst will provide proactive and insightful financial support to the Workforce Solutions Technology organization. This role will be focused on coordinating and leading budgets, forecasts and month end close analysis for our Verification Services Technology team. They will participate in the business case process which may include financial modeling, presentation development or monitoring approvals. The FA will assist with capital spending reporting against approved funding to provide visibility to financial or delivery risks and prepare reporting and presentations that accurately communicate results and support decision making.

What you’ll do

• Integral participation in financial modeling and decision support for 3 year strategic growth plan, annual budget and monthly forecasting for all Verification Services initiatives
• Preparation of monthly reports and analysis of trends to provide insights to business leaders to assist in making informed business decisions
• Understand forecast and budget variances to ensure accuracy in financial statements and to provide summarized results of performance to business partners/ Senior Management
• Coordination with accounting during close cycle to ensure actual results, accruals and other adjustments are correct
• Assist with preparation and coordination of the economic proposal for Technology Business Cases including impact on OPEX, CAPEX, and cash flow
• Ad hoc analysis as requested

What experience you need:

• Bachelor's degree in related field
• 4+ years working in a related capacity, preferably involving budgeting, financial planning and variance analysis
• Experience in Hyperion (HFM and Planning) or related

What could set you apart:

• Strong analytical (quantitative as well as qualitative) skills including prior experience involving budgeting, financial planning, variance analysis and financial model building
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, and be comfortable interacting with senior-level management
• Self-motivated with strong process improvement mentality and ability to streamline function
• Possess passion to learn and grow
• Tableau, Oracle and SQL are a plus