Senior Financial Analyst

Kassen Recruitment; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kassen Recruitment is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join the finance team in Toronto. This role focuses on financial reporting, consolidations, and analysis, collaborating closely with senior leadership to ensure timely, accurate financial information.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance with CPA designation and 3–5 years in accounting, reporting, or auditing, and is proficient in Excel and financial systems. This is a on-site opportunity in Canada.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related discipline.
• CPA designation or comparable professional qualification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare consolidated financial statements and support quarterly and annual reporting.
• Produce financial reports and analyses for senior management to evaluate performance.
• Analyze variances and provide insights on changes in financial results.
• Coordinate with auditors and support audit requests with schedules and documentation.
• Assist with internal control assessments and compliance requirements.
• Support financial forecasting and consolidation across business units.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial analysis

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA designation

Tools

Financial reporting systems

Enterprise accounting platforms

Job description

A well-established organization in the financial services sector is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join its finance team. This opportunity is ideal for an accounting professional with a strong background in financial reporting, consolidations, and financial analysis who is looking to gain exposure to complex business operations and work closely with senior leadership.

About the Role

Reporting to senior finance leadership, the Senior Financial Analyst will support corporate financial reporting, consolidated financial statements, and financial analysis activities. The successful candidate will play an important role in preparing financial information, monitoring business performance, and ensuring accurate and timely reporting.

This position offers exposure to multiple business operations, opportunities to collaborate with different departments, and involvement in financial reporting improvements and special projects.

What You’ll Do

• Assist with quarterly and annual financial reporting activities, including preparing consolidated financial statements and supporting disclosures.
• Prepare financial reports and analyses to support senior management in evaluating business performance and making informed decisions.
• Analyze financial results, identify key variances, and provide insights into changes in financial performance.
• Support the preparation of financial reporting materials and presentations for senior leadership.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors by preparing supporting schedules, documentation, and responses to audit requests.
• Assist with internal control assessments and financial reporting compliance requirements.
• Contribute to financial forecasting and consolidation activities across various business units.
• Monitor financial and operational results to support corporate reporting requirements.
• Collaborate with internal finance teams and other departments to ensure accurate financial information.
• Identify opportunities to streamline reporting processes, improve efficiencies, and strengthen financial controls.
• Support financial analysis for business initiatives, special projects, and other corporate activities.
• Prepare ad hoc financial reports and presentations as required.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• CPA designation or a comparable recognized professional accounting qualification.
• Approximately 3-5 years of progressive experience in accounting, financial reporting, or auditing.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting principles, consolidated financial statements, and financial analysis.
• Experience supporting quarterly and annual reporting processes.
• Familiarity with internal controls, audit requirements, and financial reporting compliance.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience working with financial reporting systems.
• Exposure to financial consolidation, reporting, or enterprise accounting platforms is considered an asset.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial information.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
• Proactive, adaptable, and comfortable taking ownership of responsibilities while contributing to team objectives.

Why Join

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established organization that offers exposure to complex financial operations and a collaborative finance environment. The role provides opportunities to strengthen your financial reporting and analytical expertise, work closely with experienced professionals, and contribute to meaningful business initiatives. With involvement in cross-functional projects, process improvements, and senior-level reporting, this position is well-suited to someone looking to continue developing their technical skills and advance their career in corporate finance.