Financial Analyst

Engage Recruitment; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Engage Recruitment is looking for a detail-oriented Financial Analyst to support financial planning and reporting in Toronto, Ontario. This role involves collaboration with various teams to provide insights and improve financial processes.

This is a six-month contract position requiring four days of onsite work in North York. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field, with over four years of experience in financial analysis and strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in financial planning and analysis, financial reporting, accounting, or business finance.
• Experience supporting month-end close, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting activities.
• Strong communication skills to partner effectively with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly close activities through financial analysis and variance investigation.
• Prepare recurring financial reports and performance dashboards.
• Analyze departmental spending and provide commentary on key trends.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Microsoft Excel proficiency

ERP systems experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or related discipline

Tools

Financial reporting tools

Business intelligence platforms

Data visualization tools

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented Financial Analyst to support financial planning, reporting, operational analysis, and business performance initiatives across a dynamic organization. This role partners closely with cross-functional teams, including Commercial, Finance, Human Resources, Operations, and senior leadership, to deliver meaningful insights, improve financial processes, and support strategic decision-making.

This is a six-month contract position. The role is hybrid, with four days per week in our North York office.

Financial Reporting & Business Analys

• Support monthly close activities through financial analysis, account reviews, accrual preparation, and variance investigation
• Prepare recurring financial reports and performance dashboards for business leaders and management
• Analyze departmental spending and provide commentary on key trends, risks, and opportunities
• Assist with forecasting, budgeting, and ad hoc financial analysis to support operational and strategic initiatives
• Present actionable insights to stakeholders to improve financial and operational performance

Inventory & Supply Chain Finan

• Coordinate financial processes related to inventory movements, product shipments, and supply chain transactions
• Monitor inventory balances and prepare regular inventory reporting packagesMaintain cost databases and support the accuracy of inventory-related financial records
• Prepare and reconcile inventory and in-transit accruals as part of the month-end close process
• Investigate and resolve inventory-related variances and discrepancies

Capital Planning & Investment Analys

• Support the administration and tracking of capital projects and investment spending
• Monitor actual expenditures against approved budgets and forecasts
• Assist in the preparation of financial justifications, business cases, and return-on-investment analysis
• Collaborate with business leaders to evaluate and prioritize capital initiatives
• Provide post-implementation analysis and reporting on completed projects

Commercial & Revenue Analyti

• Deliver sales and profitability analysis to support commercial decision-making
• Generate reports related to customer performance, sales trends, and business profitability
• Support the administration and reconciliation of customer incentive and rebate programs
• Validate financial data and ensure accurate reporting of commercial activities
• Respond to ad hoc analytical requests from business stakeholders

Systems, Reporting & Process Improveme

• Participate in testing and validation activities related to system enhancements and reporting tools
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting efficiency, data quality, and financial processes
• Support automation initiatives and reporting enhancements
• Partner with Finance, Operations, Technology, and Commercial teams to streamline workflows and strengthen controls
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance business performance and reporting accuracy

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related discipline
• 4+ years of experience in financial planning and analysis, financial reporting, accounting, or business finance
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Experience supporting month-end close, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting activities
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools
• Experience working with ERP systems, business intelligence platforms, or data visualization tools is an asset
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills with the ability to partner effectively with both financial and operational stakeholders
• Exposure to capital investment analysis, operational finance, inventory accounting, or commercial finance is considered an asset