Financial Analyst - 3-6 months

The Mason Group - Strategic Search Partners; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mason Group is assisting a leading waste management and environmental company in the GTA with a Financial Analyst contract. This role is hybrid, with four days in the Mississauga office and five days during month-end, offering potential conversion to permanent for the right candidate.

You will partner with operational leadership to drive business performance and support strategic decisions. Ideal candidates have 2–5+ years in month-end accounting, FP&A, or operations finance, with strong

Qualifications

• Supports month-end close, journal entries, accruals and reporting packages.
• Analyzes monthly results vs budget/forecast and explains variances.
• Develops financial models to support planning and decision-making.
• Works with operational leaders and finance to improve performance.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly close, prepare journals, accruals, and reporting packages.
• Analyze variances against budget, forecast and prior year.
• Prepare monthly management reports for operational leaders.
• Assist in quarterly and year-end reporting requirements.
• Partner with Operations to provide financial insights and drive efficiency.

Skills

Pivot Tables

VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP

Financial modeling

Analytical skills

Advanced Excel

Education

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

CPA designation or active pursuit

Tools

ERP systems

Financial reporting tools

Job description

Our Client is a leading waste management and environmental company in the GTA looking to bring on a Financial Analyst to join them on a 3-to-6-month contract. For the right candidate, there is strong potential to convert to a permanent position within the organization. The role is hybrid with 4 days a week in office located in Mississauga and 5 days a week during month end.

This is an Operational Finance driven role and the successful candidate will work closely with operational leaders and finance management to provide insights that drive business performance and support strategic decision-making and may need to visit the sites in the GTA from time to time. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys partnering with the business, analyzing operational results, and contributing to a fast-paced, growing organization.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting & Month-End Close

• Support the monthly financial close process, including preparation and review of journal entries, accruals, and financial reporting packages.
• Analyze monthly operating results and investigate variances against budget, forecast, and prior year performance.
• Prepare and distribute monthly management reports and financial analysis for operational leaders.
• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial information across assigned business units.
• Assist in quarterly and year-end reporting requirements.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Planning

• Participate in the annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes for Ontario operations.
• Develop financial models and analyses to support planning and business decision-making.
• Monitor key performance indicators and identify trends impacting financial and operational performance.
• Support long-range planning initiatives and special projects as required.

Operations Finance & Business Partnering

• Partner with Operations Managers and Regional Leadership teams to understand business performance and provide financial insights.
• Analyze revenue, operating costs, margins, and productivity metrics to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Support initiatives focused on cost management, operational efficiency, and profitability enhancement.
• Provide financial support for strategic business initiatives and capital expenditure decisions.
• Act as a trusted finance partner to multiple Ontario locations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• CPA designation or active pursuit of CPA is considered an asset.
• 2-5+ years of relevant experience in month end accounting, financial reporting financial analysis, FP&A, and or operations finance.
• Strong understanding of financial statements, month-end close processes, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Advanced Excel skills including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and financial modeling.
• Experience with ERP systems and financial reporting tools.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present financial information to non-finance stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

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.

Technology-assisted screening tools including AI may be used during the recruitment process; however, all applications are reviewed by our Consultants.

If you are already registered with The Mason Group, please contact your Recruiting Consultant directly with reference to job #21286.