Financial Analyst - Remote Canada

Jobless; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Circular Materials is seeking a Financial Analyst to support annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and financial reporting for senior leadership. The role involves partnering with cross-functional teams, performing variance analysis, and preparing dashboards and commentary on financial performance.

This is a full-time, remote position based in Canada. Applicants should have a university degree in accounting or finance, 3+ years FP&A/finance experience, and strong Excel skills; CPA is an

Qualifications

• University degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• CPA designation completed or in progress is considered an asset.
• Minimum 3 years of FP&A, financial reporting, corporate finance, or accounting.
• Advanced Excel proficiency including modeling, pivot tables, Power Query, complex formulas (INDEX/MATCH, XLOOKUP, SUMIFS), and large data sets.
• SAP S4 HANA/SAP Fiori, Power BI and Datarails experience would be an asset.
• Able to summarize large quantities of information clearly and professionally.
• Strong presentation and variance analysis across multiple dimensions.
• High integrity, accountability, and teamwork in dynamic environments.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and drive process improvements with automation.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Finance and operations to gather inputs and communicate insights.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasting, budgeting, and reporting.
• Assist with monthly/year-end close and financial statements.
• Analyze financial information for accounting records and journals.
• Perform variance analysis and recommend improvements.
• Develop and manage Excel-based financial models and dashboards.
• Prepare key metric reporting for leadership and the board.
• Commentary on revenue and cost results to explain performance changes.
• Support ad hoc reporting and cost/fee maintenance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial modeling

Variance analysis

Data analysis

Communication

Presentation skills

Teamwork

Time management

Education

University degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA designation (asset)

Tools

SAP S4 HANA

SAP Fiori

Power BI

Datarails

Power Query

Excel

Job description

OVERVIEW

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Finance and Accounting, the Financial Analyst supports CM’s annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting cycles and prepares financial presentations and reports for various levels of leadership.

This is a full-time, salary paid position, which requires residency in Canada.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Partner with Finance, operational teams, and department leaders to gather inputs, validate assumptions, and communicate financial insights that support planning and decision-making.


• Support and/or lead assigned monthly, quarterly, and annual financial forecasting, budgeting and reporting processes.


• Assist with monthly and year-end financial close processes and the preparation of financial statements.


• Analyze financial information to prepare accounting related records (e.g., invoices, journal entries) as required.


• Review past results, perform variance analysis, identify trends, make recommendations for improvements, and assist in decision making process.


• Develop, manage, and improve excel-based financial


• Assist in developing dashboards, reporting tools, commentary, and analysis for program and departmental results.


• Assist in preparation of key metric reporting for company leadership, board of directors, and external reporting.


• Prepare commentary on point-in-time and period-over-period revenue and cost results to help management understand changes in financial performance.


• Review processes and make recommendations for improvements to be implemented.


• Support one-off reporting requests in a timely manner, along with regular


• Assist in preparation and maintenance of cost and fee


• Other ad hoc duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• University Degree in Accounting or Finance is required.


• CPA designation completed or in progress is considered an asset.

Experience

• Minimum 3 years of progressive experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Financial Reporting, Corporate Finance, or Accounting.


• Advanced Excel proficiency required, including financial modeling, pivot tables, Power Query, complex formulas (INDEX/MATCH, XLOOKUP, SUMIFS), and large dataset analysis.


• SAP S4 HANA/ SAP Fiori, PowerBI and Datarails experience would be a

Knowledge/Competencies/Skills

• Able to summarize large quantities of complicated information in an efficient and clear manner.


• Can develop clear, accurate, and professional presentations.


• Skilled at performing drill-down and variance analysis across multiple dimensions, identifying trends, and making recommendations for improvements. Work must be completed with a high level of accuracy and strong attention to detail.


• High level of integrity, personal responsibility, and accountability.


• Works effectively with multi-disciplinary and cross-functional teams in a dynamic context (changing priorities).


• Performs well under tight deadlines.


• Experience with process improvement implementation and/or developing automated dashboards.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• All CM employees work 40 hours per week, remotely from a Canadian home office environment.


• Extra or flexible hours may be required on occasion.


• Occasional in-person meetings may be required.

PAY TRANSPARENCY

Expected Compensation

• An annual base salary in the range of $70,000 to $90,000


• The salary range listed complies with the Ontario Employment Standards Act and reflects a potential base salary range for this role. The actual salary offered will be determined within the range, and will depend on factors, such as the candidate’s unique qualifications, relevant experience, work location and expected contributions.

Job Vacancy Reason

• This position is a replacement position.

Artificial Intelligence

• AI is not used during our hiring processes.

Applicant and Interviewee Communication

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

• Applicants who have been interviewed will be informed whether a hiring decision has been made within 45 days of their final interview.

Record Retention

• Job posting records and associated application forms will be retained for at least three years.

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, we design, , and deliver effective recycling programs that drive advance innovation, improve environmental outcomes and create value across the recycling supply chain.

Through full-service program delivery, including collection, management, promotion, education, and reporting, we are advancing systems where more materials are recycled and returned to producers for use in new packaging and products.

Learn more at circularmaterials.ca.

Circular Materials is an equal opportunity employer, committed to building a workforce that reflects diversity of thought, skills, experiences, and backgrounds as we work together to accelerate a circular economy for people and the planet.

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:

• 54% of Circular Materials employees identify as women.


• 50% of Circular Materials employees identify as visible minorities.


• 90% of employees believe Circular Materials fosters a strong sense of belonging for employees of all backgrounds.


• 86% of employees recommend Circular Materials as an inclusive workplace.

We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including Indigenous Peoples (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis), persons with disabilities, racialized individuals, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Circular Materials is committed to reconciliation and to advancing Indigenous representation and partnerships across our organization and programs. We recognize that we operate on the traditional territories of diverse Indigenous Nations, and are dedicated to respecting Indigenous rights, governance, and contributions in our work and communities.

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 [e-mail]. This email is only used for accommodation requests.