Financial Analyst – 18 months

The Mason Group - Strategic Search Partners; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mason Group - Strategic Search Partners in Mississauga is seeking a Financial Analyst for an 18-month contract. The role blends finance, analysis and partnering with Logistics to support planning and operational decisions.

You will handle budgeting, forecasting and ad hoc analyses, delivering data-driven insights to senior leadership in a fast-paced retail environment. A CPA candidate or related degree is preferred, with 2+ years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Finance/Accounting or related field.
• 2+ years of financial analysis, budgeting/forecasting experience.
• Experience with data analytics and business partnering preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform financial planning, data modeling and ad hoc analyses.
• Prepare and review reports, budgets, forecasts and variance analyses.
• Provide insights to logistics and finance leaders to drive decision-making.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and support process improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to share timely information.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Data analytics

Communication

Problem solving

SQL

Education

Finance/Accounting degree

CPA candidate

Tools

Excel

SQL

Power BI

Job description

Our client, a leading organization in the retail industry, is seeking a Financial Analyst to join their team on an 18-month contract.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with a well-established organization in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. The position follows a hybrid work model, requiring two days per week onsite and three days remote from the client's office in Mississauga.

The successful candidate will support the finance team through financial analysis, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and business partnering, while contributing to key initiatives and providing valuable insights to support strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities of the Financial Analyst:

• This position performs financial planning, data modeling and ad hoc analysis to support various operational initiatives including plan and forecast submission.
• Provides data-driven, actionable insights that inform and guide decision-making for Logistics operational leadership.
• Act as a subject matter expert to identify cost saving opportunities and mitigate business risks.
• Participate in Finance initiatives of departmental process improvements and contribute to efforts to improve operational efficiency and automation; support overall Finance and/or Supply Chain initiatives and projects.
• Prepare various time-sensitive financial reports (including flash reports, quarter-end packages, payment files, freight costs, spend reports, GL reconciliation) for presentation and approval from senior leaders.
• Maintain, update, and investigate variance explanations on financial plans related to budgets and forecasts.
• Develop strong partnerships with other Finance teams and Logistics operational stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate sharing of information and insights.

Requirements

• Post-secondary education in a related field (e.g., Finance/Accounting, Business Administration, Commerce/Economics); working towards business related designation (e.g., CPA) is an asset.
• A minimum of 2+ years of financial analysis, budgeting/forecasting, and modeling experience; experience supporting Logistics or Supply Chain Operations is an asset.
• Proven experience with financial modelling and data analytics to support business initiatives.
• Proven analytical & problem-solving skills including the analysis of complex information, research skills, and knowledge of database design and manipulation concepts.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to adapt communication styles to suit a wide variety of audiences.
• Ability to work in a detail-oriented, multi-project environment while meeting tight deadlines.

Additional Information:

The Mason Group is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and accessible recruitment process. We welcome applicants from all qualified candidates. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all stages of the recruitment process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

This role is for an immediate vacancy, and we are actively hiring.