Financial Analyst – Intermediate

IRENYS; London; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Intermediate Financial Analyst for a 6-month hybrid contract with potential extension. This role involves analyzing financial performance, optimizing contract costs, and collaborating on budget preparations. Suitable candidates should possess a finance-related degree and relevant experience in financial analysis and budgeting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, CPA/CFA preferred.
• 3-5 years experience in financial analysis and budgeting.
• Expertise in contract cost analysis and advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze financial, contractual, and operational data.
• Develop annual and project-based budgets.
• Design and maintain dashboards for strategic decisions.

Skills

Financial modeling

Budgeting

Forecasting

Contract cost analysis

Spend analysis

Cost allocation methodologies

Advanced Excel skills

Reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field

Tools

Financial/budgeting software

ERP systems

Job description

Job Opportunity : Financial Analyst – Intermediate (6-Month Contract, Hybrid)

Contract Duration :

• Start Date : July 2, 2025
• End Date : December 1, 2025
• Potential for a 6-month extension
• Hybrid work environment (flexibility required)

Are you a detail-oriented financial professional with a passion for analytical precision, strategic reporting, and contract optimization? We’re seeking an Intermediate Financial Analyst to join a dynamic and forward-thinking team for a 6-month contract, with the possibility of a 6-month extension. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to blend your finance expertise with IT and data visualization to drive impactful decision-making.

Key Responsibilities :

• Analyze financial, contractual, and operational data to assess performance, compliance, and value for money.
• Collaborate with program teams to develop annual and project-based budgets, and contract-level budget justifications.
• Maintain a comprehensive contract inventory, performing in-depth spend and cost-benefit analyses.
• Identify efficiencies and cost-saving measures through contract review and rationalization.
• Lead and document zero-based budgeting reviews with strong justifications for expenditures.
• Monitor grant-related data and assess the financial impact of funded programs.
• Ensure adherence to internal and external financial and grant reporting requirements.
• Design and maintain insightful dashboards and reports to support strategic decisions.
• Recommend updates to financial policies and contribute to continuous process improvement.
• Perform variance analysis, investigate anomalies, and provide actionable insights.

Required Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; professional designations (e.g., CPA, CFA) are an asset.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, especially in zero-based or performance-based budgeting environments.
• Demonstrated expertise in contract cost analysis, spend analysis, and cost allocation methodologies.
• Proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, and scenario analysis.
• Advanced skills in MS Excel and financial / budgeting software (experience with ERP systems preferred).
• Ability to analyze complex contractual terms and provide recommendations for cost optimization.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for reporting and presenting budget analysis findings to technical / non-technical audiences.
• Experience in process documentation and supporting audit / traceability requirements.
• Other duties as required.

If you're ready to make a tangible impact through data-driven finance and contribute to operational excellence, we invite you to apply and be part of this results-oriented team.