Senior Financial Analyst

Swoon; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Downtown Toronto is seeking a Financial Analyst to optimize financial data and enhance reporting accuracy. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience and a strong technical background, particularly with S/4HANA and regulatory standards. This 6-month contract offers potential for extension and career growth within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of financial reporting experience.
• Experience with complex reporting hierarchies.
• Familiarity with US GAAP and IFRS standards.

Responsibilities

• Analyze reporting hierarchies within S/4HANA.
• Develop recommendations for general ledger alignment.
• Collaborate with finance, accounting, and IT teams.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

S/4HANA

Job description

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Are you a financial analyst with a keen eye for detail and a passion for optimizing financial data? Do you excel at understanding complex reporting structures and thrive in a project-based environment?

Our client, a leading financial institution, is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Financial Analyst to join their team in Downtown Toronto. This is an exceptional opportunity to play a pivotal role in a critical general ledger project, directly impacting the accuracy and efficiency of their future financial and regulatory reporting.

Why this role?

• Impactful Work: You'll be instrumental in ensuring the integrity of reporting hierarchies in S/4HANA, directly contributing to vital financial and regulatory reporting under both IFRS and US GAAP.
• Strategic Influence: Your expertise will drive recommendations at the general ledger account level, shaping the institution's reporting framework.
• Collaborative Environment: Work closely with a diverse set of stakeholders, fostering cross-collaboration and achieving project success.
• Career Growth: This is a 6-month contract with a strong potential for extension and/or conversion to a permanent role, offering long-term career prospects within a prestigious financial institution.
• Hybrid Flexibility: Enjoy a balanced work model with 2 days per week onsite in our client's vibrant Downtown Toronto office.

What you'll do:

• Map and meticulously analyze reporting hierarchies within S/4HANA, benchmarking them against existing structures used for financial and regulatory reporting.
• Develop and present clear, actionable recommendations for general ledger account alignment to enhance reporting accuracy and efficiency.
• Collaborate effectively with a broad spectrum of stakeholders, including finance, accounting, and IT teams, to ensure seamless integration and adoption of new hierarchies.
• Apply your deep knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS standards to all aspects of hierarchy analysis and recommendations.

What you bring:

• 5+ years of consolidated financial and/or regulatory reporting experience, ideally gained within large financial institutions.
• A strong background in Accounting, with a focus on the reporting end.
• Confidence and proven experience working with large, intricate reporting hierarchies comprising thousands of GL accounts (large volume processing).
• Solid financial product knowledge, including various types of loans and deposits.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills.
• In-depth knowledge and practical application of US GAAP and IFRS standards.
• Demonstrated experience in analyzing and enhancing reporting hierarchies.
• Familiarity with S/4HANA is a must, with previous hands-on experience being a significant asset.
• You are a self-starter, highly organized, and an excellent cross-collaborator.

Ready to make your mark?

If you are a driven and experienced professional looking for a challenging yet rewarding opportunity to leverage your expertise in a leading financial institution, we encourage you to apply.

Apply Now to learn more about this exciting opportunity!

The target hiring compensation range for this role is 35/hr-45/hr. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Accounting/Auditing

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