Senior Financial Analyst (6 month contract)

Vaco by Highspring; Toronto; On-site; CAD 55,104 - 68,880; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm in Toronto is looking for a Senior Financial Analyst to support financial reporting and analysis processes. The ideal candidate will have 3–6 years of experience and strong knowledge of IFRS standards. Responsibilities include month-end close, variance analysis, and financial modeling. This contract position offers permanent potential and is suited for someone with advanced Excel skills and a CPA designation.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of experience in financial analysis, planning, or accounting.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting standards.
• Advanced skills in Excel and financial modeling.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end and year-end close processes.
• Prepare and analyze monthly financial results.
• Assist in preparing consolidated financial statements.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

IFRS compliance

Excel

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Accounting designation (CPA)

CFA or MBA

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

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This is a 6 month contract with permanent potential at the end of the contract

Position Summary: The Senior Financial Analyst will play a key role in supporting the company’s financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting processes. This role provides financial analysis and insights, assists with IFRS-compliant reporting, contributes to month-end close, and partners with management to drive business performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the month-end and year-end close process, including journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations.
• Prepare and analyze monthly financial results, providing variance analysis against budget and forecast.
• Assist in preparing consolidated financial statements in compliance with IFRS.
• Develop financial models to support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning.
• Coordinate departmental budget inputs and consolidate into company-wide budgets.
• Update rolling forecasts and provide scenario/sensitivity analysis for management decisions.
• Support full cycle accounting processes through reconciliations and review of GL transactions.
• Prepare management reporting packages with commentary on financial performance.
• Partner with business units to provide financial insights and cost analysis.
• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities, and present recommendations to leadership.
• Assist with external audit requirements by preparing schedules and supporting documentation.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Perform variance analysis on revenue, expenses, margins, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Monitor capital expenditures and project spend, ensuring accurate tracking and reporting.
• Prepare ad hoc financial reports and presentations for senior leadership.
• Maintain and improve financial models, tools, and templates for forecasting and analysis.
• Support process improvement initiatives to enhance financial reporting accuracy and efficiency.
• Collaborate with accounting team members to ensure alignment between financial reporting and operational results.
• Contribute to cash flow forecasting and working capital analysis.
• Mentor junior analysts, sharing knowledge and best practices in financial analysis and reporting.

Qualifications

• Accounting designation (CPA) or in final stages of completion; CFA or MBA is an asset.
• 3–6 years of progressive experience in financial analysis, planning, and/or accounting.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting standards.
• Advanced skills in Excel and financial modeling; ERP experience preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance

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