Senior Financial Analyst

Livingston International; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Livingston International is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join our finance team in Canada. The role focuses on preparing, reviewing, and analyzing financial reports, forecasts and projections to ensure accuracy and timeliness.

You will partner with business leaders to drive performance, support strategic initiatives, and ensure governance and compliance across financial processes. The position offers a full-time role in a fast-paced environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 5 years of related experience
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Finance or Accounting
• Masters Degree or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Partner with business unit leaders to provide financial guidance and analyze issues to drive operating performance and profitability while ensuring compliance with accounting principles.
• Propose and influence alternate financial solutions linked to business strategies and annual operating plans.
• Prepare monthly reporting of key financial information for assigned business units.
• Prepare ad-hoc reports and analysis on request.
• Lead monthly, quarterly and annual financial closures and provide narrative to financial statements.
• Distribute financial reporting packages to leaders and senior management.
• Ensure compliance with company guidelines and financial reporting requirements.
• Analyze variances and trends; propose cost-saving actions.
• Liaise with internal and external auditors and respond to information requests.
• Recommend policy improvements in line with reporting requirements.
• Participate in or lead projects.
• Adhere to established policies and procedures.

Skills

MS Excel

Hyperion

Data analysis

Problem solving

Communication

Independence

Business acumen

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting

Masters Degree

Tools

Hyperion

Job description

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Join Livingston andgrow your career inthe constantly changing world of international trade. Livingston is a market leader offering customs brokerage, international trade consulting, compliance and freight forwarding services around the world. Livingston has over 3,000 employees at more than 90 key border crossings, sea ports, airports and other strategic locations in North America, Europe and Asia.

Our fast-paced and collaborative environment offers you the opportunity to work with leaders in the industry, receive recognition for achievements and develop your expertise in the complex and evolving world of trade. Learn how you can make an impact at Livingston.

Job Type:Full Time

JOB SUMMARY

The Senior Financial Analyst role includes, but not limited to, preparing, reviewing and analyzing financial reports, forecasts and projections reports and ensures all reports are accurate and completed within specified timelines.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Partner with business unit leader(s) and/or senior management to provide financial guidance and support in interpreting and analyzing financial and business issues which includes driving operating performance, delivering on business initiatives, growth and profitability while ensuring compliance to accounting principles and corporate governance.
• Propose and influencealternate financial and business solutions which link to the business strategies to the operational units and annual operating/performance plans.
• Prepare monthly reporting of key financial information for assigned business unit(s) in a timely manner.
• Prepare ad-hoc reports and analysis, when requested.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial closure as well as supporting narrative to financial statements.
• Prepare and distributefinancial reporting packages to assigned business unit leader(s) and senior management.
• Ensurecompliance with company guidelines and financial reporting requirements.
• Work with other finance staff to analyze and determine variance and business trends. Proposesolutions, potential savings or actions to mitigate business trends.
• Liaise with internal and external auditor. Respondto requests for information and reports.
• Recommend policies improvement in accordance to financial reporting requirements.
• Participate and/or may lead projects.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by management.
• Adhere to established policies and procedures.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• Ability to gather and analyze large amounts of data at a macro and micro level
• Strong problem solving skills with the ability to think three steps ahead
• Ability to work independently with business leaders and without much supervision
• Ability to take initiative and constructively challenge the status quo to improve processes
• Experience working under pressure, meeting tight deadlines, and prioritizing various deliverables
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills
• Strong business acumen with a solid understanding of the business environment
• Ability to clearly understand the business objectives and link the financial results/data to operational performance drivers
• Advanced knowledge in MS Excel; Hyperion experience strongly preferred;

WORK EXPERIENCE – MINIMUM REQUIRED

5 years of related experience

EDUCATION

Required: Bachelors Degree or equivalent in Finance or Accounting

Preferred: Masters Degree or equivalent

CERTIFICATIONS DESCRIPTION

COMPETENCIES

Agility

Customer First Focus

Inclusion and Collaboration

Accountability

Leading and Developing

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

For Canada:Livingston is an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive environment in which all individuals are treated with dignity, respect and one which reflects the diversity of the community in which we operate. Accommodations are available for applicants and employees with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please advise when submitting your application.