Lead Financial Analyst – Corporate Finance

WSP; Montreal; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Montreal seeks a Lead Financial Analyst to shape financial integrity and strategy. This role requires a CPA, strong bilingual skills, and at least 5 years of experience. Responsibilities include financial analysis, process improvement, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Attractive pay, flexible work options, and a supportive culture are offered.

Benefits

Attractive pay

Flexible work options

Comprehensive benefits

Wellness platform

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience, including management experience.
• Ability to synthesize financial data and interpret results.
• Demonstrates rigor and autonomy.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of continuous process improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for data integrity.
• Identify discrepancies in key financial data.

Skills

Financial analysis

Bilingualism (French and English)

Interpersonal skills

Advanced Excel skills

Knowledge of internal controls

Education

CPA designation

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Power BI

Job description

Overview

The Opportunity:

Join a Team Where Finance Drives Strategy. Are you a CPA with a passion for financial excellence? Join our Corporate Finance team as a Lead Financial Analyst and play a pivotal role in shaping the financial integrity and strategic direction of our organization. You’ll be part of a collaborative, high-performing environment where your expertise in reporting and internal controls will make a real impact.

Why choose WSP?

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging
• Our Flexible Work Policy – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
• A Canadian success story - we\'re proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
• Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• Outstanding career opportunities - we\'re growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we\'re open to your ideas and trying new things.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it\'s like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

#WeAre WSP

What you can expect to do here

• Support the implementation of continuous process improvement and participate in the deployment of new automation tools to enhance accuracy and drive efficiency;
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data integrity and process consistency;
• Participate in month-end close activities, focusing on sensitive analyses and follow-ups with management;
• Identify discrepancies in key financial data, understand and explain the reasons behind them;
• Coordinate with external auditors during interim and year-end audits;
• Review and validate monthly reconciliations of various balance sheet accounts;
• Contribute to the consolidated monthly financial reporting to the parent company;
• Analyze and prepare various financial reports based on specific requests;
• Participate in business integrations by coordinating financial integration and alignment of accounting standards;
• Perform any other related financial analyses.

What you’ll bring to WSP

• CPA designation required;
• Spoken and written bilingualism (French and English) required;
• Minimum of 5 years of experience, including management experience, which is a strong asset;
• Ability to synthesize financial data, interpret results, and bring numbers to life;
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple deliverables with deadlines in an innovative and dynamic environment;
• Strong interpersonal skills to communicate and collaborate with individuals at all levels of the organization;
• Strong knowledge of internal controls and IFRS accounting standards;
• Demonstrates rigor and autonomy;
• Advanced Excel skills
• Experience with ERP/reporting systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Power BI) is an asset