Financial Analyst

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

Job summary

A leading company in Canada seeks a Financial Analyst for its Corporate Accounting team in Waterloo. This role involves recording and analyzing employee-related expenses, implementing automation solutions, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance financial processes. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Accounting or Finance and over 2 years of relevant experience in financial analysis.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in corporate accounting or financial analysis.
• Proficient with ERP systems and advanced Excel.
• Strong analytical skills and excellent communication abilities.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Data analysis

Automation tools

Advanced Excel

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

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

Tools

ERP Systems (SAP, NetSuite)

Python

Power BI

RPA

Alteryx

Job description

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).

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)
• 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