Financial Analyst - Grants

Vaco Recruiter Services; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a detail-oriented Financial Analyst for an 18-month contract role in Toronto. The successful candidate will provide financial support, collaborate with internal teams, and perform analyses within a hybrid environment. The ideal applicant has a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least 5 years of experience in financial analysis, with advanced proficiency in MS Excel. The role offers a competitive salary of $85,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Professional accounting designation or working toward it.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in financial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the main financial contact for assigned portfolios.
• Monitor active projects and analyze financial performance.
• Prepare reconciliations and financial statements.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Strong communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration

Tools

MS Excel

Financial systems

Job description

Financial Analyst - 18 month contract

We are seeking a detail-oriented Financial Analyst for an 18-month contract role. This position provides financial support within a complex, multi-stakeholder environment and serves as the primary contact for post-award financial operations. The successful candidate will work closely with internal partners to deliver accurate financial analysis, reporting, and portfolio oversight. This is a hybrid role requiring regular on-site presence.

About the Opportunity

• Serve as the main financial contact for assigned portfolios, providing guidance on budgeting, forecasting, compliance, and financial reporting.
• Monitor active projects and funding streams, analyzing financial performance, burn rates, and potential risks or deficiencies.
• Prepare reconciliations, financial statements, variance analyses, and other month‑end or year‑end reporting activities.
• Collaborate with internal teams—including Finance, Payroll, HR, and other departments—to resolve issues and improve financial processes.
• Support internal stakeholders through education, training, and ongoing communication regarding financial policies, procedures, and account management.

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or equivalent experience.
• Professional accounting designation (or working toward one) and strong knowledge of GAAP or comparable financial standards.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in financial analysis, reporting, reconciliations, and general accounting processes.
• Advanced proficiency with MS Excel and experience working with financial systems; ability to learn new applications quickly.
• Strong communication, analytical, organizational, and relationship‑building skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a high-volume environment.

Salary

$85,000 / Year

How to Apply

Click the “Apply Now” button and follow the instructions to submit your resume. Please note that we only accept documents in MS Word or Rich Text formats. When referencing this job, quote #463141. You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.