Financial Business Analyst

Strathmore Facilities Management Inc; Montreal; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group insurance

Group RRSP

Job summary

Strathmore Facilities Management Inc. seeks a Financial Business Analyst in Montreal to support monthly balance sheet close, ERP transformation, and financial reporting.

The role offers hands-on experience across accounting systems, process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration in a dynamic, climate-conscious company. Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance, 0–2 years’ experience, and strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (recent graduates or studies in progress welcome to apply).
• 0–2 years of relevant experience; internship or co‑op experience in accounting/finance is an asset.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and the balance sheet close process.
• Exposure to ERP systems is an asset; NetSuite, Aspire, QuickBooks, or ADP Workforce Now experience is a plus but not required.
• Solid Excel skills (formulas, pivot tables); willingness to develop more advanced modeling skills.
• Bilingual in English and French (spoken and written) required.
• Enrollment in or interest in pursuing a CPA designation is an asset.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Eagerness to learn, with a proactive, solutions‑oriented mindset.
• Good organizational skills and ability to manage multiple small tasks and deadlines.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills in both English and French.
• Comfortable working in a team environment and asking questions when needed.
• Discretion and professionalism when handling financial information.

Responsibilities

• Balance Sheet Support: assist with monthly close activities, prepare reconciliations, investigate variances, maintain audit-ready documentation, support audit requests.
• Finance Improvement & Digital Transformation: document processes across GL, AR, AP, payroll; assist NetSuite implementation, test cases, data validation; prepare bilingual training materials.
• Financial Analysis & Reporting Support: compile monthly/quarterly reports and variance summaries; assist budgets/forecasts; maintain dashboards and reports.
• Cross-Functional Support: coordinate with Operations, Purchasing, HR, IT on data requests; distribute bilingual finance communications; provide general finance support.

Skills

Excel (formulas & pivots)

Bilingual English/French

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

NetSuite

Aspire

QuickBooks

ADP Workforce Now

Job description

Strathmore is one of Canada's leading providers of commercial snow removal and landscaping services. For over 60 years, we have delivered exceptional service to a wide range of clients, including businesses, universities, government agencies, and shopping centers.

We take pride in fostering a dynamic work environment that prioritizes employee well‑being.

We are also proud to be one of the most climate-conscious, culturally diverse, and employee‑focused companies in Canada.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Financial Business Analyst is a role that supports the accuracy, integrity, and efficiency of Strathmore's financial operations. Reporting to the VP Finance & Digital Transformation, this position assists with balance sheet reconciliations and provides day‑to‑day support to the Finance department's continuous improvement and digital transformation initiatives, including the NetSuite ERP rollout. This is an excellent opportunity for an early‑career finance professional to build hands‑on experience across accounting, systems, and process improvement.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Balance Sheet Support

• Assist with monthly balance sheet close activities, including preparing account reconciliations for assigned accounts (cash, AR, AP, prepaids, accruals) under the guidance of senior finance staff.
• Help investigate reconciling items and variances, escalating more complex issues to the Senior Financial Analyst or VP Finance.
• Maintain organized supporting documentation and schedules to help ensure audit‑readiness.
• Support monitoring of trial balance data during the NetSuite Sandbox-to-Production transition, flagging discrepancies for review.
• Assist with gathering documentation requested by external auditors during year‑end and interim audits.

Finance Department Improvement & Digital Transformation

• Support process documentation efforts across GL, AR, AP, and payroll functions, helping identify manual or repetitive tasks.
• Assist with NetSuite implementation activities, including test case execution (UAT), data validation, and basic troubleshooting.
• Help prepare bilingual (English/French) training materials and process guides for staff during system rollouts.
• Track simple KPIs and metrics under the direction of the VP Finance & Digital Transformation to help measure progress on improvement initiatives.
• Support the transition away from manual tools (e.g., spreadsheet trackers, legacy QuickBooks exports) toward ERP-driven processes.

Financial Analysis & Reporting Support

• Help compile monthly and quarterly financial reports and variance summaries for review by senior team members.
• Assist in gathering data for budgets, forecasts, and bid scenario models.
• Support maintenance of existing dashboards and reports, updating figures and formatting as needed.

Cross‑Functional Support

• Coordinate with other departments (Operations, Purchasing, HR, IT) on routine data requests and follow‑ups.
• Help distribute bilingual internal communications related to finance process changes and training.
• Provide general administrative and analytical support to the Finance team as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (recent graduates or studies in progress welcome to apply).
• 0–2 years of relevant experience; internship or co‑op experience in accounting/finance is an asset.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and the balance sheet close process.
• Exposure to ERP systems is an asset; NetSuite, Aspire, QuickBooks, or ADP Workforce Now experience is a plus but not required.
• Solid Excel skills (formulas, pivot tables); willingness to develop more advanced modeling skills.
• Bilingual in English and French (spoken and written) required.
• Enrollment in or interest in pursuing a CPA designation is an asset.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Eagerness to learn, with a proactive, solutions‑oriented mindset.
• Good organizational skills and ability to manage multiple small tasks and deadlines.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills in both English and French.
• Comfortable working in a team environment and asking questions when needed.
• Discretion and professionalism when handling financial information.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Based in Montreal; occasional coordination with Ottawa, Toronto, or U.S. teams.
• Standard office hours, with some additional support needed during month‑end/year‑end close and key ERP rollout milestones.

What We Offer

• Benefits including Group insurance and group RRSP
• Opportunity to directly contribute to the growth of a national company
• Collaborative and stimulating work environment
• Potential for career growth within the company