Financial Reporting Analyst (FP&A – Project-Based)

EXP; Brampton; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

EXP is seeking a Financial Reporting Analyst (FP&A – Project-Based) in Brampton, hybrid. You will translate data into insights, partner with project and operations teams, and support forecasting, performance drivers, and decision support for multi-year infrastructure projects.

The role emphasizes financial analysis over transactional accounting, with strong Excel skills and ERP experience. Ideal candidates have 1–3 years FP&A experience and a finance-focused degree.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration (Finance-focused), or a closely related discipline aligned with FP&A and financial analysis.
• 1–3 years of FP&A or financial analysis experience with forecasting, budgeting, and performance analysis.
• Strong analytical mindset to interpret trends and drivers.
• Advanced Excel skills including financial models, pivot tables, scenario and sensitivity analysis.

Responsibilities

• Project financial analysis and performance tracking across portfolios.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP/IFRS and relevant project-based accounting standards.
• Analyze revenue, costs, margins, and utilization for projects.
• Monitor trends and identify risks and opportunities; support cost-to-complete and profitability analysis.
• Participate in monthly/quarterly forecasting; support budgeting and long-range planning.

Skills

Forecasting

Budgeting

Performance analysis

Advanced Excel

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

Tools

Deltek

Oracle

SAP

Job description

Financial Reporting Analyst (FP&A – Project-Based)

Brampton, ON | Hybrid

At EXP, finance is a strategic partner to our engineering teams. We support complex, multi-year civil and infrastructure projects by delivering clear financial insights that help operational leaders make informed decisions.

Job Description

We are seeking a Financial Reporting Analyst with experience in FP&A within a project-based environment, who enjoys translating data into insights and partnering closely with project and operations teams.

This role is intended for candidates pursuing a career in FP&A and project-based financial analysis, with a focus on forecasting, performance drivers, and decision support. It is not aligned with transactional accounting or bookkeeping career paths.

What a Day At EXP Looks Like

• Project Financial Analysis & Performance
• Ensure adherence to applicable accounting standards (GAAP, IFRS) and regulatory requirements relevant to project-based engineering environments.
• Analyze project financial performance, including revenue, costs, margins, and utilization
• Monitor project trends and proactively identify risks and opportunities
• Support cost-to-complete, backlog, and project profitability analysis

Forecasting & Planning

• Participate in monthly and quarterly forecasting for project portfolios
• Support annual budgeting and long-range planning activities
• Perform scenario and sensitivity analysis to support business decisions

Management Reporting & Insights

• Prepare management-level reports and dashboards focused on performance drivers
• Analyze variances between actuals, forecasts, and prior periods, translating results into actionable insights
• Present findings to finance leadership and internal stakeholders

Business Partnering

• Work closely with project managers and operations leaders to understand project dynamics
• Provide financial guidance to support project planning, staffing, and investment decisions
• Act as a financial advisor rather than a transactional processor

Systems & Process Improvement

• Leverage ERP and reporting tools to improve forecasting accuracy and reporting efficiency
• Support continuous improvement initiatives in project financial analysis and reporting

This role does not focus on transactional accounting or day-to-day bookkeeping.

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration (Finance-focused), or a closely related discipline aligned with FP&A and financial analysis
• 1–3 years of experience in FP&A or financial analysis, with hands‑on involvement in forecasting, budgeting, and performance analysis
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret trends and business drivers
• Advanced Excel skills (financial models, pivot tables, scenario and sensitivity analysis)

Preferred / Assets

• Experience supporting project-based or professional services organizations (engineering, consulting, construction, or similar)
• Exposure to project financial concepts such as cost-to-come, utilization, backlog, or revenue recognition
• Experience with ERP systems such as Deltek, Oracle, SAP, or similar
• CPA designation in progress or interest in pursuing CPA
• Ability to clearly communicate financial insights to non-finance stakeholders

Compensation

The salary range for this role is between $60K - $70K. The actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location.

EXP subscribes to the Workplace Equity Program. Applications from women, members of visible minorities, Indigenous peoples and persons with disabilities are encouraged. Persons with disabilities can obtain accommodation for the selection process by contacting us at the following email address: [e-mail].