Senior Financial Analyst

Metrolinx; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Metrolinx is seeking a Financial Analyst to join its finance group in Toronto. You will forecast, perform variance analyses, prepare journal entries, and develop reporting templates and models to support operations and governance.

The ideal candidate has a degree in Accounting or Finance, progressive analyst experience, proficiency in MS Office and Oracle; CPA/CA is an asset. Strong communication and presentation skills help translate numbers for senior leaders.

Qualifications

• Completion of a degree in Accounting, Finance, Math, Commerce, or related field.
• Demonstrated years of progressive experience as a financial analyst.
• CPA/CA designation is an asset.
• Knowledge of business practices, financial analysis, and reporting; understands the financial impact of business processes.

Responsibilities

• Provides finance forecasting and reports (variance and cost-recovery analysis; reconciliations).
• Conducts financial analyses to support business operations in the division; provides subject matter expertise.
• Creates reporting templates, financial models and automated processes to meet standards and deadlines.
• Delivers reports and recommendations to internal customers, leaders and teams on time.
• Provides subject matter expertise to finance and non-finance leaders to aid decision-making.
• Develops commentary and presentations on financial analysis for senior management.

Skills

Financial analysis

Reporting and commentary

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/related field

CPA/CA designation (asset)

Tools

MS Office

Oracle

Job description

Job Description

Metrolinx is connecting communities across the Greater Golden Horseshoe. Metrolinx operates GO Transit and UP Express, as well as the PRESTO fare payment system. We are also building new and improved rapid transit, including GO Expansion, Light Rail Transit routes, and major expansions to Toronto’s subway system, to get people where they need to go, better, faster and easier. Metrolinx is an agency of the Government of Ontario.

What will I be doing?

• Provides finance forecasting and reports (e.g., variance and cost-recovery analysis, reconciliation of accounts), prepares entries, and takes corrective action.
• Conducts financial analyses in support of the business operations in the assigned division, using proper accounting treatment; provides subject matter expertise in analyzing and responding to inquiries and solving complex problems.
• Creates and applies reporting templates, financial models, and automated processes to meet legal and corporate standards, including meeting deadlines.
• Provides internal customers, leaders, and team members, with agreed upon reports and recommendations with accuracy and on deadline.
• Provides subject matter expertise to support other financial professionals and activities (i.e., accountants, auditors, budget managers).
• Provides subject matter expertise to non-finance business leaders, partners, and committee members, assists in interpretation of financial data for decision-making and provides commentary.
• Develops commentary and presentations on financial analysis and reports for senior management and presents them to aid decision-making.

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?

• Completion of a degree in Accounting, Finance, Math, Commerce, or related field, or a combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent.
• Demonstrated years of progressive experience as a financial analyst.
• CPA/CA designation is an asset.
• Knowledge of business practices, financial analysis, and reporting; understands the financial and accounting impact of business processes to evaluate current and future business activities (e.g., audit, legal, and reporting requirements).
• MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) is required and Oracle would be considered an asset.
• Experience with Canadian Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) principles would be considered an asset.
• Interpersonal and oral/written/presentation communication skills to develop and present commentary, reports, and presentations on financial analysis to senior management to aid decision-making.

Accommodation

Metrolinx is an equal opportunity employer and committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are also committed to offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants in accordance with applicable legislation. If you require assistance or an accommodation at any point during the hiring process, please contact us at: 416-202-5601 or email [e-mail].

All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate.

For Internal applicants, with the recent implementation of the Internal Mobility Policy, the internal recruitment process has changed for non-union roles. Candidates must be in their current role for 12 months prior to applying for another role and each applicant must be in good standing (not participating in a Performance Improvement Plan). Please review all provisions of the policy before submitting your application.

Should it be determined that any background information provided is misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, Metrolinx reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of your application.

WE ARE AN EQUITABLE AND INCLUSIVE EMPLOYER.

- ONSITE