Financial Analyst -Hybrid

TEEMA; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial consulting firm is looking for a Financial Analyst to lead Financial Statement budgeting and manage relationships with budget Managers. The ideal candidate has advanced Excel proficiency, SQL skills, and experience with financial planning. The role is hybrid, requiring attendance in the office three days a week. Responsibilities include implementing technical solutions and providing decision support based on financial analysis.

Qualifications

• An accounting or Finance designation (CPA, CFA, MBA) completed or in progress is an asset but not mandatory.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced changing environment.
• Experience related to financial planning, reporting and analysis in a retail merchandising environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of Financial Statement budgeting.
• Manage business relationships and provide guidance to budget Managers.
• Implement and support technical solutions for Essbase & Hyperion Systems.

Skills

Data analysis

Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite

SQL

Problem solving

Strong interpersonal skills

Education

Post-secondary education in accounting/finance

Tools

Hyperion Planning

VBA

Power BI

SAP asset management

Job description

Overview

This role is a Hybrid role (3 days in the office). There is a possibility for a three-time 6 month extension. The location is close to Union Station downtown Toronto. Start date is mid-October.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of Financial Statement budgeting to support the development, execution, and approval of the Annual Financial Plan.
• Manage business relationships and provide guidance, technical support, and training to budget Managers across all areas of the organization – while establishing productive client relationships fostering transparency as it relates to budgeting.
• Remain current on accounting principles and corporate policies as it relates to planning.
• Implement, adjust, recommend technical solutions, and support regular patchwork and testing for Essbase & Hyperion System(s) in addition to Oracle Project Accounting, while utilizing programming skills (VBA, SQL, Syntax and JavaScript).
• Improve current systems and applications for the business’ needs on front-end and as administrator for the team on the back end.
• Manage and adhere to Project related tracking (Capital & Operational Expense) for periodic reporting and, at times, daily administration that supports the entire organization.
• Provide decision support on cost benefit analysis, and/or opportunities for improvement to current processes. Work alongside team members to produce post-implementation analysis for Executive team review.
• Contribute and collaborate as a team member in cross functional settings.
• Communicate effectively with business partners and within the Finance division.
• Prepare models and scenarios as required for testing and improvement practices.
• Create and distribute dashboards and financial summaries to stakeholders and business partners on major KPIs and financial performance.
• Demonstrate the ability to conduct complex financial analysis and learn new financial software and systems with ease.
• Communicate complex problems verbally, in writing, or via decks/presentations to assist the team in presenting key findings and recommendations to decision makers.
• Recognize key financial, operational, and business drivers of performance and integrate these into business insights to incorporate into financial models for analysis and forecasting.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in accounting/finance or a related field is required. An accounting or Finance designation (CPA, CFA, MBA, or equivalent) completed or in progress is an asset but not mandatory.
• Data-driven with the ability to analyze and review numbers and trends to support key business decisions.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, Access) is a must with VBA knowledge as an asset.
• Experience using Hyperion Planning, Essbase, and Financial Reporting Studio.
• Experience with SAP asset management is a plus but not mandatory.
• Programming skills for scripting and troubleshooting purposes (e.g., VBA, Java, SQL, Syntax) would be an asset.
• Strong technical skills with proficiency in SQL, Power BI (or alternatives), including experience with complex datasets would be an asset.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced changing environment while managing multiple tasks and competing priorities with sound judgement and decision-making abilities.
• Highly motivated with a strong drive for continuous improvement with or without direction.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, client services, problem solving abilities as you collaborate with team members and business partners across the corporation (both in the office and virtually).
• Experience related to financial planning, reporting and analysis in a retail merchandising environment is preferred.
• Highly developed business and financial acumen to drive business performance, embracing change and innovation.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills.

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. If you are selected to move forward in the process, we will contact you directly. If you do not hear from us, please continue visiting our website for other roles that may be a good fit.

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