Financial Analyst

Amyantek; Waterloo; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is hiring a Financial Analyst to join their Corporate Accounting team. The role involves recording and analyzing employee expenses, utilizing ERP systems, and driving process improvements through automation tools. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in finance or accounting and relevant experience, with advanced skills in Excel, data analysis, and automation processes.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in corporate accounting or financial analysis.
• Proficient with ERP systems such as SAP and NetSuite.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with automation tools.

Responsibilities

• Record and analyze employee-related expenses in the general ledger.
• Utilize ERP systems to support financial processes.
• Identify and implement automation solutions for process improvements.

Skills

Data analysis

Automation tools

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

ERP systems (SAP, NetSuite)

Python

Power BI

VBA/macros

Job description

WE'RE HIRING

Job Title: Financial Analyst

Start Date: July 1, 2025 (this can be flexible as long as it’s after July 1)

End Date: January 1, 2027 (or 18 months after start date)

Location of Work: Waterloo (Office based – Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)

Top Skills :

2+ years of experience in Corporate Accounting or Financial Analysis, proven experience with data analysis and automation tools (e.g., Python, Power BI, RPA), Advanced Excel Skills (VBA/macros).

Financial Analyst (FAP3)

The opportunity:

As a Financial Analyst within OpenText’s Corporate Accounting team, you will play a key role in recording and analyzing employee-related expenses within the general ledger. This position also offers a unique opportunity to develop deep insights into corporate accounting, finance operations, and ERP systems, while driving process improvements through the development of automation solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Record and analyze employee-related expenses in the general ledger.
• Utilize ERP systems such as SAP and NetSuite to support financial processes.
• Help identify and implement automation solutions for process improvement opportunities across the finance function.
• Develop and use tools such as advanced Excel, Python, Java, RPA, Alteryx, and Power BI to enhance reporting capabilities and drive automation in current manual processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and acquired company finance teams to integrate processes and systems.
• Support accounting and finance initiatives related to mergers and acquisitions.
• Perform independent analysis and reporting as part of broader team initiatives.
• Gain exposure to a wide array of finance, accounting, and system operations across the organization.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 2+ years of experience in corporate accounting or financial analysis
• Proficient with ERP systems (SAP, NetSuite preferred)
• Advanced Excel skills; VBA/macro experience
• Experience with data analysis and automation tools (e.g., Python, Power BI, RPA)
• Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and organizational abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Self-motivated, proactive, and eager to learn
• Capable of managing multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Works well both independently and collaboratively