Senior Financial Analyst

Bell; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Bell in Mississauga is seeking a Financial Analyst to support the Wireless team's budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting. You will partner with PMO, Finance, and Product teams to translate data into actionable insights that influence strategic decisions.

The role emphasizes month-end close, variance analysis, and building business cases, with a focus on accuracy, clarity, and deadlines in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in budgeting, planning, forecasting, performance management, or a comparable FP&A role, including work with a large ERP platform such as SAP and related reporting tools.
• Strong analytical judgement, with the ability to reason logically, identify assumptions, quantify impacts, and assess results for accuracy and reasonableness.
• Highly organized and self-directed, with the ability to manage multiple requests and prioritize effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present effectively to stakeholders at all levels.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively, take accountability, and meet deadlines.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Flexibility and confidence operating in a dynamic, evolving environment.
• Commitment to staying current on financial reporting best practices and relevant regulatory changes.
• Adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end close and manage journal entries, including invoicing and accruals.
• Deliver month-end reports and executive-ready materials for vice-presidents that summarize assumptions, metrics, risks, and opportunities.
• Lead annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and monthly outlooks with cross-functional teams.
• Develop business cases and capital submissions through market research, data analysis, financial assessment, and deal modelling.
• Provide training and support on financial reports to team members.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

SAP

Analytical judgement

Excel

PowerPoint

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business, economics

CPA or CFA pursuing

Tools

SAP

Reporting tools

Job description

Connection is everything. It drives us to innovate, explore, and stay close to what matters to us most. At Bell, we’re building a more connected future through world-class networks, AI-powered solutions, and digital experiences that elevate how people live, work, and play every day.

We believe in empowering people. That’s why we equip our teams with cutting-edge technology, AI tools, and a collaborative environment that supports creativity and growth. Want to be part of a diverse team where your work makes a real impact? If you’re inspired by innovation that advances how people connect and transforms what’s possible, you belong on #TeamBell.

Summary

The Financial Analyst reports to the Senior Manager, Product Management, within the Wireless team and provides financial insight that supports product, operational, and investment decisions.

This role is suited to a business-minded professional who challenges the status quo, works effectively across functions and organizational levels, and delivers practical financial guidance.

The successful candidate will deliver month-end results, develop forecasts, perform ad hoc analysis, and provide value-added support to business partners across multiple functions and business units.

The Financial Analyst will help ensure accurate, timely financial reporting and translate in-depth analysis into actionable insights for strategic and operational decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Support month-end close and manage journal entries:
  • Record, track, and maintain invoice coding and accruals for expenses and revenue to support accurate accounting.
  • Prepare monthly journal entries and supporting reports, validate cost-centre accuracy, and ensure accruals are aligned.
• Deliver financial management and executive reporting:
  • Produce month-end reports that identify variances against financial and key performance targets, explain monthly challenges and highlights, and recommend actions for the upcoming period.
  • Create and present executive-ready materials for vice-presidents that clearly summarize assumptions, key metrics, risks, and opportunities in plain language.
• Lead annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and monthly outlooks by collaborating with cross-functional teams to gather, validate, and consolidate inputs for cost models and business cases for Finance, PMO, Product, and Management
• Develop business cases and capital approval submissions through market research, data analysis, financial assessment, and deal modelling.
• Provide training and support on financial reports so team members understand reporting requirements, procedures, and outputs.

Critical Qualifications

• Experience in budgeting, planning, forecasting, performance management, or a comparable FP&A role, including work with a large ERP platform such as SAP and related reporting tools.
• Strong analytical judgement, with the ability to reason logically, identify assumptions, quantify impacts, and assess results for accuracy and reasonableness.
• Highly organized and self-directed, with the ability to manage multiple requests and prioritize effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present effectively to stakeholders at all levels.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively, take accountability, and meet deadlines.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Flexibility and confidence operating in a dynamic, evolving environment.
• Commitment to staying current on financial reporting best practices and relevant regulatory changes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business, economics, or a related field.
• Hold, or be actively pursuing, a recognized professional designation such as CPA or CFA.

Adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.

Additional Information

Position Type: Management
Job Status: Regular - Full Time
Job Location: Canada : Ontario : Mississauga
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Application Deadline: 09/03/2026

For work arrangements that are ‘Hybrid’, successful candidates must be based in Canada and report to a set Bell office for a minimum of 3 days a week. Recognizing the importance of work-life balance, Bell offers flexibility in work hours based on the business needs.

We know that caring for our team members is at the heart of a healthy, positive and thriving workplace. As part of our team, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that includes a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits to support the well-being of you and your family. As soon as you join us, you'll be eligible for medical, dental, vision and mental health benefits that you can tailor to your specific needs. Plus, as a Bell team member, you'll enjoy a 35% discount on our services and access exclusive offers from our partners.

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