Senior Financial Analyst (6 Month Contract)

Vaco; Toronto; On-site; CAD 51,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco is seeking an FP&A professional to own finance partnering for product portfolios, drive monthly P&L reporting, and contribute to the five-year strategic plan. The role requires strong Excel-based modelling and cross-functional collaboration in the Greater Toronto Area.

Ideal candidates bring 2–4 years in FP&A or related finance fields, CPA is a plus, and the ability to translate data into actionable insights under tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• University degree in Accounting, Finance or related field; CPA preferred.
• 2–4 years of FP&A, corporate finance, audit, valuation, or related area.
• Strong Excel and financial modelling skills, with proficiency in PowerPoint and Word.
• Proven ability to interpret financial data, identify trends, assess commercial impact, and communicate insights clearly.
• Self-starter with strong analytical, prioritization, stakeholder-management, and communication skills; able to work effectively under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Own finance partnering for designated product and business portfolios, including reporting, performance management, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Prepare monthly P&L reporting, budget-versus-actual analysis, and performance insights for key stakeholders.
• Support the five-year strategic plan by gathering assumptions, building forecasts, and preparing planning materials.
• Develop financial models, business cases, and return assessments to support product and business decisions.
• Partner with cross-functional teams on forecasts, executive materials, ad-hoc analysis, and process improvements.

Skills

Excel

Financial modelling

PowerPoint

Word

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

University degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Responsibilities

• Own finance partnering for designated product and business portfolios, including reporting, performance management, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Prepare monthly P&L reporting, budget-versus-actual analysis, and performance insights for key stakeholders.
• Support the five-year strategic plan by gathering assumptions, building forecasts, and preparing planning materials.
• Develop financial models, business cases, and return assessments to support product and business decisions.
• Partner with cross-functional teams on forecasts, executive materials, ad-hoc analysis, and process improvements.

Requirements

• University degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or equivalent finance designation preferred.
• 2–4 years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, audit, valuation, or a related area.
• Strong Excel and financial modelling skills, with proficiency in PowerPoint and Word.
• Proven ability to interpret financial data, identify trends, assess commercial impact, and communicate insights clearly.
• Self-starter with strong analytical, prioritization, stakeholder-management, and communication skills; able to work effectively under tight deadlines.

By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions.

Pay Rate

$45.00/ Hour

You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.

This position for employment is for a current vacancy with Vaco/Highspring’s client. You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.