Senior Financial Analyst

CIRO / OCRI; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 87,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Health benefits & Spending Account

Pension plan with company match

Paid flex days and sick days

Vacation days

Job summary

CIRO is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst, FP&A to lead planning, budgeting and forecasting with cross-functional collaboration. You will partner with department leaders to provide governance, insights and accurate management reporting for strategic initiatives.

You will drive financial storytelling, support the FAR committee materials, and ensure data integrity across systems, while advancing CIRO’s regulatory mandate in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Active CPA designation and relevant degree.
• 5+ years FP&A and management reporting experience.
• Strong financial modeling and analytical thinking.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and planning tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise planning, budgeting and forecasting, consolidating inputs across functions.
• Prepare materials for senior management, FAR committee and stakeholders.
• Analyze variances and risks, provide decision-useful insights for strategic initiatives.

Skills

Financial modeling

Advanced Excel

Presentation skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

CPA designation

University degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics/Statistics

Tools

ERP systems

CPM systems

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

As a self-regulatory organization, the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) is committed to setting high regulatory standards for the investment industry, safeguarding investors, and supporting the integrity of Canada’s capital markets. Join a growing team and contribute to the dynamic and complex world of Canadian capital markets.

The Senior Financial Analyst, FP&A supports CIRO’s financial stewardship by providing high-quality analysis, governance support, and decision-oriented insights across enterprise activities. The role partners with business leaders and finance colleagues to enhance financial transparency, support planning and forecasting, and ensure effective oversight of funds, assets, and strategic initiatives within a complex regulatory environment.

In alignment with CIRO’s mandate and strategic priorities, the Senior Financial Analyst contributes to a broad and evolving FP&A mandate, providing timely, accurate and decision-useful information through effective management reporting, financial governance, and special initiatives.

Core Responsibilities

Financial Planning, Analysis & Reporting

• Lead enterprise planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes, including consolidation of financial inputs across functions.
• Prepare financial materials to support senior management, the Finance, Audit & Risk (FAR) committee of the CIRO Board, and other stakeholders as required.
• Analyze variances and emerging risks, leveraging financial models to generate decision‑oriented insights for strategic initiatives and ongoing financial sustainability.

Business Partnering

• Act as a financial partner to assigned departments and initiatives, supporting planning discussions and providing guidance on financial implications, risks and opportunities, and accounting treatment.
• Foster constructive relationships with internal stakeholders to improve financial literacy and planning discipline.
• Lead enterprise initiatives and special projects through financial analysis and partnering with internal and external stakeholders.

Governance & Stewardship

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of FP&A processes, controls, and related documentation, including financial standards, training materials, and standard operating procedures to support consistency, governance, and knowledge transfer.
• Ensure data integrity and consistency across financial systems and reports.
• Support adherence to CIRO’s financial policies, internal controls, and governance requirements, including financial oversight of designated funding arrangements to ensure alignment with approved use and governance expectations.

Key Skills and Competencies

Must-haves

• University degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics/Statistics, or related discipline.
• Holds an active professional accounting (CPA) designation.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, management reporting, finance, and/or a related analytical and business partnering role.
• Strong financial modeling and analytical thinking, with the ability to see the bigger picture and simplify complex information for intended audiences.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with able to convey insights effectively to business partners, senior leadership, Board Committees, and external stakeholders.
• Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and financial planning/reporting tools.

Nice to Haves

• Experience in cost‑recovery frameworks, and/or Not-for-Profit environments considered an asset.
• Sound financial understanding of Canadian GAAP for Not-for-Profits with an in-depth knowledge of balance sheet, income statement, and fund balances presentation.
• Hands‑on experience with Corporate Performance Management (CPM) systems, financial reporting tools, and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) environments.

What we offer

• Competitive base salary in alignment with market
• Performance based bonus *
• Hybrid work environment
• Employer paid Health Benefits and Spending Account that offer flexibility to meet your individual or family needs as of day one
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching that starts on your first day of employment *
• Paid flex days and sick days *
• Vacation days
• Maternity Leave Of Absence/Paternity Leave Of Absence top up *
• Paid continuous learning and continuing development including designations
• Asterisked offerings are not applicable to contracts

Why the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO)

Our purpose and our impact

With offices across Canada - from Vancouver to Montreal, our mission is to promote healthy capital markets by regulating fairly and effectively so that investors are protected and confident investing in their futures. As regulators, we understand that we are all investors, and therefore a career with us is a purposeful career: protecting our future.

Culture and Working Environment

Life at CIRO is purpose and performance- driven. We foster an inclusive culture where teamwork, a forward-thinking attitude, and integrity are at the core of everything we do. This creates an environment where employees thrive, grow, and are empowered to learn and contribute their best.

Joining CIRO means becoming part of a dynamic and transparent organization that values accountability and is committed to maintaining the highest standards of regulatory oversight in the financial industry.

Looking for a career where you can safeguard the integrity of Canadian markets? Join CIRO and be part of the team that secures our financial future.

At CIRO, you’ll be part of an organization driven by Pride in Excellence, a strong Focus on Well‑being, and A Shared Purpose that connects our people to meaningful work. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive, supportive environment where you can grow and make an impact. Learn more about what it’s like to build your career at CIRO by exploring our Careers page: https://www.ciro.ca/about-ciro/careers

Our Commitment

CIRO is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). CIRO will provide accommodation to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Should you require accommodation, please contact Human Resources.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process across Canada. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and are dedicated to providing accommodations upon request for candidates participating in all aspects of the recruitment process, in accordance with applicable human rights and accessibility legislation.

Our Recruitment Process

• This posting reflects an active vacancy on our team
• We use automated (AI) tools to assist with candidate sourcing and communications. Applications are reviewed by our hiring team and hiring decisions are made by people.
• This role has a hiring range of $87,000 - $97,000 with the placement and offered salary being based on knowledge, skills, education/training and experience, as well as external market conditions and internal equity.

While we appreciate receiving applications, only those applicants who closely meet the position requirements will be contacted. #Hiring