Financial Analyst - Senior

Adecco Canada; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the SaaS sector is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst in Ottawa, ON. This vital role centers on advanced financial modelling and strategic analysis, requiring 5-7 years of experience and excellent communication skills. Join a dynamic team and influence key business decisions while enjoying a competitive salary package.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years in financial planning and analysis, ideally in a high-growth SaaS environment.
• Strong command of data-driven strategy and business partnering.
• Proven track record of analytical excellence.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Go-To-Market financial models across customer segments.
• Analyze financial performance and conduct variance analyses.
• Prepare annual budgets and rolling forecasts while tracking performance.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Strategic thinking

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Commerce, or Business Administration

MBA, CPA, or CFA designation

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Adecco is actively seeking a Senior Financial Analyst on behalf of a high-growth SaaS company based in Ottawa, ON. This Onsite only full-time position offers a competitive salary of $90,000 to $100,000 CAD per year and a key opportunity to influence the company's Go-To-Market strategy through advanced financial modelling, reporting, and analysis. In this role, you'll work closely with cross-functional leadership teams across sales, marketing, and partner success to support critical business decisions. The ideal candidate has 5-7 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, with a strong command of data-driven strategy, business partnering, and process improvement.

• Pay Rate: $90k-$100k/year.
• Location: Ottawa, ON
• Shift: Monday-Friday
• Job type: Permanent | Full-time

Responsibilities:

• Partner with Senior Revenue Operations Analysts to design, enhance, and maintain comprehensive Go-To-Market (GTM) financial models spanning multiple customer segments, product offerings, and market scenarios.
• Conduct in-depth financial performance analysis to uncover trends, assess risks, and identify opportunities that support strategic GTM initiatives.
• Develop and deliver clear, insightful dashboards, reports, and presentations tailored for senior leadership to inform business decisions and long-term planning.
• Establish and track key financial and operational performance indicators that align with GTM objectives and broader company strategy.
• Lead the preparation of annual budgets and rolling forecasts, ensuring financial plans are strategically aligned and responsive to market conditions.
• Continuously monitor actual performance against budgets and forecasts, perform variance analysis, and provide actionable recommendations to drive course correction.
• Provide strategic financial support to the sales team, including RFP pricing analysis, cost modelling, and revenue forecasting to strengthen deal competitiveness.
• Oversee the financial review and approval of customer discount requests in collaboration with the Revenue Operations team, ensuring margin and policy alignment.
• Deliver timely, high-impact ad hoc financial analysis to support cross-functional initiatives and enhance operational efficiency across the business.

Requirements:

• Legal eligibility to work and reside in Canada.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Commerce, Business Administration, or a related discipline; an MBA, CPA, or CFA designation is considered a strong asset.
• Proven track record of academic and professional excellence, with strong analytical and strategic thinking capabilities.
• 5-7 years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis, ideally within a high-growth SaaS or technology-driven environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with solid command of PowerPoint and Word for executive-level reporting and presentations.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex projects and deadlines with precision, attention to detail, and strong organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to translate financial insights into clear, actionable recommendations for non-financial stakeholders.
• A curious, proactive mindset, consistently seeking opportunities to streamline processes, enhance models, and drive business value.
• Strong team orientation, with the ability to work effectively across departments and build relationships with internal and external partners.

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