Senior Financial Analyst (12-Month Contract)

olg; Sault Ste. Marie; On-site; CAD 66,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Paid time-off

Professional development

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

Ontario Lottery & Gaming Corporation in Canada seeks a Senior Financial Analyst for a 12-month contract. You will design and maintain financial models, analyze data, and provide insights to leadership, while supporting annual budgets and quarterly forecasts.

The role requires 3–5 years of experience in accounting/finance, CPA preferred, and strong Excel/financial software skills. Onsite work is expected, with Pension, PTO, and professional growth opportunities offered.

Qualifications

• University degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or related discipline.
• CPA designation preferred or Working towards CPA at senior level.
• 3-5 years of experience with accounting, financial analysis, reporting and financial controls and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain models and spreadsheets that capture and leverage financial data, ensuring data accuracy, to analyze and interpret results.
• Conduct detailed financial and operational analysis and reporting of historical trends to interpret results and derive insights.
• Analyze divisional expense results and support divisions in managing their budgets; create ad-hoc analysis and reporting to provide recommendations.
• Assemble and communicate financial results to finance leadership.
• Execute OLG's quarterly forecasting processes and streamline processes to gain efficiencies.
• Prepare annual budgets and supporting analyses in consultation with business partners.
• Assist in financial analysis and support for annual reports and external statements.

Education

University degree in Accounting, Business, Finance

CPA (preferred or working towards)

3-5 years of experience in accounting, financial analysis, reporting and controls

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Interpersonal and communication skills

Excel

Financial software proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Senior Financial Analyst (12-Month Contract)

Range: 66,400.00 - 99,600.00 CAD

YOUR ROLE IN THE GAME

• Reporting to the Director Financial Planning & Analysis, you will be empowered to:
• Design, develop and maintain models and spreadsheets that capture and leverage financial data, ensuring data accuracy, to analyze and interpret results
• Conduct detailed financial and operational analysis and reporting of historical trends to interpret results and derive insights
• Analyze divisional expense results and support divisions in managing their budgets. Create ad-hoc analysis and reporting to provide recommendations to improve performance
• Assemble and communicate financial results to finance leadership
• Analyze current processes, develop enhancements and create efficiencies
• Execute OLG's quarterly forecasting processes, and streamline processes as required to gain efficiencies
• Prepare annual budgets (and supporting analyses) in consultation with business partners
• Prepare financial analyses in support of new initiatives, requests for proposals (RFPs) and vendor analysis in collaboration with Procurement
• Assist in financial analysis and support for annual reports, management discussion and analysis and note disclosure for external financial statements

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE GAME

Education & Experience:

• University degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or a related discipline
• Designated CPA is preferred or Working towards CPA at senior level
• 3-5 years of experience with accounting, financial analysis, reporting and financial controls and procedures

Relevant Skills:

• High attention to detail as analysis is used in decision making by business leaders
• Problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Interpersonal and communication skills
• Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office suite, primary focus Excel
• Proficiency in financial/accounting software
• Ability to locate and collect data from appropriate sources for analysis

BENEFITS OF JOINING THE WINNING TEAM

• Public Service Pension Plan: Participation in a highly desirable defined benefit pension plan.
• Paid Time-Off: Competitive paid time-off provisions to support work-life balance and well-being.
• Growth Focus: Become your best self with comprehensive support for your professional development.
• Equity, diversity, and inclusion: Core to OLG's culture, empowering employees to bring their authentic selves and make a meaningful impact across Ontario.

To learn more about our organization and other opportunities visit our career site .

Please Note: Unless otherwise specified, all positions are required to work fully onsite.

OLG is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Please contact Human Resources at [e-mail] if you require accommodation at any time throughout the hire process .

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. If you bring relevant skills and a willingness to learn, we encourage you to apply-even if you don't meet every listed qualification. We sincerely appreciate your interest; while we are unable to contact everyone, those selected for the next steps will be notified.

We thank you for your interest in this opportunity; however only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.

Personal information is collected by the Ontario Lottery & Gaming Corporation (OLG) and/or its third party service provider(s) under the authority of the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation Act, 1999, SO 1999, c 12, Sch L and the Employment Standards Act, 2000, S.O. 2000, c. 41 (as amended) and will be used for the purpose of determining qualifications for employment with OLG and for recruitment modernization initiatives. The information will be managed in accordance with all applicable laws, OLG's Protection of Privacy Policy (the Policy) and related policies and procedures. For any questions about this collection, please contact [e-mail] , 800-70 Foster Drive, Sault Ste. Marie, ON, P6A 6V2.