Hybrid FP&A Analyst - Forecasting & Strategy

Rubicon Path; Markham; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading submetering provider is seeking a Financial Analyst in Markham, Canada. In this hybrid role, you will prepare financial statements, support month-end activities, and analyze business metrics. Ideal candidates have 3-5 years in accounting, Excel proficiency, and strong analytical skills. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to financial and operational decisions.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in an accounting role with proven performance.
• Advisory or corporate finance experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with financial reporting and forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements quarterly and annually.
• Support month-end closing and journal entries.
• Analyze key business operating metrics.

Skills

Excel proficiency

PowerPoint proficiency

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Leadership ability

Job description

About the job Financial Analyst (hybrid)

Our client is one of North America's most experienced submetering providers. They help customers effectively manage their utility consumption, and supply, install, and remotely read electricity, water, and thermal submeters. Across all building types, retrofit or new construction, and deliver a comprehensive solution from design to implementation to billing.

Position Summary

The Financial Analyst, will join the finance team in Markham, Ontario.

The FA role is a highly versatile position that provides the foundation, guidance and exposure towards a challenging and dynamic career. The FA will be involved at various depths with financial reporting, liquidity management, business planning, valuations and forecasting. Will work closely with other finance team members including CFO, and other business groups (operations, sales, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Prepare consolidated financial statements on a quarterly and annual basis and actively participate and lead the resolution of technical accounting issues, including coordination with auditors;
• Support month end closing process including the preparation, review and approval of journal entries;
• Compile, analyze and report on key business operating metrics/drivers, including ability to link operating and financial trends and variances;
• Preparation of cash forecasting including liaising with banks to assist with liquidity management, planning of distributions and treasury deliverables;
• Develop, implement and monitor financial controls;
• Assist in preparation of various analyses and reports for senior management to support their business decision making, and for the board of directors including monthly and quarterly board reports;
• Involvement with preparation of forecasting and business planning process;
• Support annual valuation process including in-depth review of models/long-term assumptions and the preparation of management presentations;
• Ad-hoc analyses and presentations on financial and operational results, as well as supporting any special projects;

Requirements

• Minimum three to five (3-5) years of work experience in an accounting function, with a track record of high performance;
• Advisory or corporate finance experience at a recognized firm or FP&A at a leading organization would be an asset;
• Highly proficient in Excel, including ability to model and use advanced functions;
• Highly proficient in PowerPoint, including ability to generate presentations;
• Strong attention to detail, a must, with ability to deliver management ready materials;
• Demonstrated leadership ability and is a team player;
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills and mentality;
• Excellent communication skills, both verbally and written;
• Self-motivated and pro-active, with respect to both managing workload and professional development;
• Entrepreneurial focused, with a desire to learn and grow professionally and personally