IT Planning & Financial Analyst (Secondment/Contract)

LCBO; Toronto; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

A provincial sales organization is seeking an IT Planning & Financial Analyst in Toronto. This role involves supporting financial planning and analysis, collaborating with managers, and managing requisitions and invoices. Ideal candidates have over 3 years of relevant experience and strong analytical skills. This is a contract position offering a salary range of CAD 65,203 to CAD 111,078.

Qualifications

• Over 3 years of experience in financial planning, analysis, reporting, and managing requisitions and invoices.
• Proficient with the entire MS Office suite - advanced knowledge of Excel (functions, vlookup, pivot tables).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the monthly forecasting process for the IT division.
• Prepare leadership monthly financial updates including operational and project budgets.
• Create requisitions in collaboration with contract owners and procurement.

Skills

Analytical skills

Advanced Excel

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

University Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field

Tools

MS Office Suite

SAP

Job description

Location Address:

100 Queens Quay East, 9th Floor, Toronto

Number of Openings:

1

Pay:

$65,203.00 - $111,078.00

Job Posting Description:

IT Planning & Financial Analyst (Contract / Secondment)

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Do you enjoy Planning, Reporting & Analysis? Reporting to the Senior Manager, IT Planning & Financials, you will support the planning, reporting, and analysis of department and project financials for the IT division. You will work closely with managers and project managers on an ongoing basis to forecast expenses, explain variances, and identify cost efficiencies. You will prepare financial reports, executive decks and KPI dashboards to be presented to leadership. You will also collaborate with procurement and contract owners to manage expense requisitions and invoices.

If you are an analytical IT professional that loves to problem solve, and implement positive change, then this role is for you!

About the Role

Financial Planning and Forecasting

• Support the monthly forecasting process for the IT division
• Collaborate with IT managers and project managers to analyze budgets and forecasts, identify savings opportunities and mitigate financial risks
• Prepare the leadership monthly financial updates including the operational and project portfolio budgets, headcount and chargeback forecasts, ad-hoc analysis, and KPI dashboards

Requisition and Invoice Management

• Create requisitions in collaboration with contract owners and procurement
• Validate and process invoices in an accurate and timely manner.
• Communicate with vendors to address inquiries and resolve issues

Analysis, Process improvement and Reporting

• Consolidate information from various internal and external sources, conduct qualitative and quantitative analyses, and deliver solutions
• Drive process efficiencies, simplification, automation, and standardization across the IT division to deliver consistent and accurate expense management practices
• Support the analysis and implementation of total cost of ownership (TCO) strategies
• Produce detailed and flexible financial reporting and dashboards using various BI tools

About You

• University Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field
• Over 3 years of experience in financial planning, analysis, reporting, and managing requisitions and invoices
• Proficient with the entire MS Office suite - advanced knowledge of Excel (functions, vlookup, pivot tables)
• Experience with SAP would be an asset
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
• Strong organizational and time management skills

There is a world of opportunities at the LCBO…

Join an organization where you can be challenged while achieving your true potential. A place where you can make a positive impact supporting Ontario business and communities. Discover a safe, healthy, diverse, inclusive, and accountable workplace where your wellbeing is our top priority. At the LCBO, your contributions are respected and valued. Be part of our journey as we invest in people and technology to transform an organization. There really is a world of opportunities at the LCBO.

We foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, so everyone feels valued, respected, and heard. The LCBO is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If contacted for an interview or employment opportunity, please advise if you require an accommodation.

Please submit your resume via Workday by 11:59pm on the deadline date. We appreciate your interest and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Work Hours:

36.25

Union / Non-Union:

Non-Union

Job Posting End Date:

August 11, 2025

The LCBO is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.