Financial Analyst Business Intelligence Reporting-Contract

Circular Materials; Toronto; Remote; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in circular economy initiatives is seeking an Analyst for their Western Programs. This contract position entails financial and operational analysis, supporting decision-making through data collection and reporting. Ideal candidates will have a relevant Bachelor's degree and experience in analytics, eager to develop skills in a collaborative, impact-driven environment.

Qualifications

• 23 Years of experience in a financial, business, or data analysis role.
• Experience with financial modeling and reporting in Excel.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and working knowledge of financial and operational data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and upkeep of financial and operational models.
• Compile and clean datasets from internal sources to support regular reporting.
• Assist in tracking performance indicators and identify anomalies.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Data Management

Analytical Thinking

Communication

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Data Science, Environmental Science, Business Administration, or Engineering

Tools

Excel

Business Intelligence Tools

Job description

The Analyst Western Programs supports the financial and performance analysis functions for Circular Materials Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) programs and Material Stewardship Agreement (MSA) clients. Reporting to the Director, Western Program, the Analyst will assist with data collection, analysis, financial modeling, and reporting to help inform decisions and ensure the operational success of EPR programs. This is a 6 month contract role with a possibility of extension to a 12 month contract.

This position is ideal for candidates with a solid foundation in financial analysis and data management, who are eager to grow their analytical skills in a collaborative, mission-driven environment. The Analyst will work under direction to support key business processes and provide accurate and timely reporting.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial & Operational Analysis Support

• Model Maintenance Assistance : Support the development and upkeep of financial and operational models to aid in planning, budgeting, and cost allocation activities.
• Cost Tracking : Assist in monitoring program costs and revenues by gathering and analyzing financial data related to collection, processing, and administration.
• Scenario Support : Contribute to scenario-based analysis, including reviewing assumptions and preparing data inputs under supervision.
• Budget Support : Assist in preparing forecasts and budget tracking tools to support the financial sustainability of programs.
• Fee Setting Assistance : Provide data and preliminary analysis to support the annual fee-setting process.

Performance Reporting & Data Management

• Data Preparation : Compile and clean datasets from internal sources to support regular reporting needs.
• Report Generation : Prepare scheduled and ad-hoc reports including cost summaries, KPI reports, and variance analyses under guidance.
• Data Validation : Conduct data checks to support data integrity across financial and operational systems.
• KPI Monitoring Support : Assist in tracking performance indicators, identifying anomalies, and summarizing key trends.

Process Support & Documentation

• Improvement Identification : Support process mapping and suggest improvements to reporting or data workflows with mentorship.
• Documentation : Assist with documenting procedures and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as part of knowledge-sharing efforts.

Project and Research Support

• Analytical Contributions : Participate in assigned analytical workstreams on strategic projects, under the direction of senior team members.
• Support Circular Economy Initiatives : Provide data support and research to help inform project initiatives aligned with circular economy goals.
• Industry Research : Conduct basic research on trends and summarize findings to inform broader project work.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Finance, Economics, Data Science, Environmental Science, Business Administration, or Engineering.

Experience

• 23 Years of experience in a financial, business, or data analysis role.
• Experience with financial modeling and reporting in Excel.
• Exposure to business intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI, SAP) is an asset.

Technical and Analytical Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and working knowledge of financial and operational data analysis.
• Familiarity with large datasets and basic statistical methods is an asset.
• Interest in process automation and improving data workflows.
• Strong Communicator : Ability to explain data findings clearly to non-technical audiences.
• Detail-Oriented : Careful and thorough in data handling and documentation.
• Analytical Thinker : Able to follow structured problem-solving approaches.
• Team-Oriented : Willingness to collaborate and support team objectives.
• Self-Motivated : Demonstrates curiosity and a desire to learn and grow within the role.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• All CM employees work 40 hours per week, remotely from a home office environment.
• Flexible working hours with different peak seasons.
• Some overtime required periodically.

ABOUT CIRCULAR MATERIALS

Circular Materials is a national not-for-profit producer responsibility organization (PRO) that supports producers in meeting their extended producer responsibility (EPR) obligations across Canada. Created by producers for producers, Circular Materials develops, implements, and supports effective and efficient recycling programs to advance innovation, deliver improved environmental outcomes and drive value across the recycling supply chain. Our full-service offerings include collection, management, promotion and education, and reporting.

Together, we are advancing the circular economy where materials are collected, recycled, and can be returned to producers for use as recycled content in new products and packaging. As we develop enhanced recycling systems across Canada, we work to ensure more materials are looped into the circular economy, benefiting both people and the environment.

Learn more at circularmaterials.ca.

Circular Materials is an equal opportunity employer, seeking team members with a diversity of thought, skills, experiences, culture, and ethnicityto help us achieve our purpose of accelerating a circular economy for people and the planet. As a national organization operating across Canada, our goal is to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of the many provinces and territories where we do business.

Our inclusive hiring practices aim to foster a culture where all employees feel a strong sense of belonging. We are proud of our recent diversity survey results which showed that :

• 51% of Circular Materials employees identify as women.
• 53% of Circular Materials employees identify as visible minorities.
• 97% of employees believe Circular Materials fosters a strong sense of belonging for employees of all backgrounds.
• 95% of employees recommend Circular Materials as an inclusive workplace.

We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including women, Indigenous People (First Nations, Mtis, and Inuit) persons with disabilities, racialized individuals, and members of the 2SLGTBQIA+ community.

Circular Materials supports reasonable requests for accommodation in accordance with all applicable provincial accessibility standards. Requests for accommodation will be provided by Circular Materials through the recruitment and / or assessment processes, upon contacting . This email is only used for accommodation requests.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those under consideration will be contacted.