Senior Financial Analyst, Acquisition Integration

People Corporation; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

People Corporation in Winnipeg is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst, Acquisition Integration to lead the onboarding and financial integration of acquisitions, blending accounting, finance and project management. You will transform diligence forecasts into budgets for our ERP, coordinate payroll, banking, AP and revenue tracking, and run variance analyses and forecasts during the integration.

The role requires 3–5 years in finance, CPA completion, and Workday experience; French is a plus; you

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in accounting and finance roles of increasing responsibility.
• Completion or near completion of a CPA designation is required.
• Experience in financial due diligence, transaction advisory/M&A is an asset.
• French language proficiency would be an asset.
• Experience using Workday is considered a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Onboard and financially integrate acquisitions, including payroll, banking, AP, and revenue tracking.
• Transform diligence forecasts into budgets for ERP input.
• Provide financial reporting during integration: variance analysis, quarterly forecasts, and annual budget updates.
• Manage multiple integration workstreams (IT, HR, Enablement, Legal & Compliance, Facilities).
• Deliver timely, clear progress updates to principals and internal stakeholders.
• Maintain up-to-date project management systems for assigned projects.

Skills

3-5 years experience

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Multi-project management

French language (asset)

Education

CPA designation (completion or near completion)

Tools

Workday

Job description

We are searching for a Senior Financial Analyst, Acquisition Integration to join our high-impact team in Winnipeg. The Senior Financial Analyst, Acquisition Integration is responsible for the onboarding and financial integration of our acquisitions and is a unique combination of accounting, finance, and project management.

The Senior Financial Analyst, Acquisition Integration will:

• Develop a thorough understanding of acquired companies, combining information and insights gained in diligence with further discovery of practices and processes at acquired organizations to create customized, effective, and efficient transition plans
• Transform forecasts developed in the diligence phase into budgets following PC chart of accounts and accounting methodologies to enable input into PC's ERP
• Work across the broader finance and payroll teams to integrate payroll and benefits, banking, AP, and revenue tracking
• Financial reporting during the integration period, including variance analysis, quarterly forecasts, and annual budget updates
• Calculations of post-close transaction payments, such as earnouts and working capital audits or analyses
• Project management and/or execution of a range of onboarding workstreams (IT, HR, Enablement, Legal & Compliance, Facilities, and other as appropriate), serving to integrate new acquisitions, supporting the assigned project lead
• Prepare and/or deliver timely, accurate, clear, concise, and consistent integration project progress updates to principals of acquired organizations and internal stakeholders
• Ensure the project management system is up to date as it relates to assigned projects
• Contribute to a positive overall experience for principals and employees of acquired organizations, including timely resolution of ad hoc challenges and obstacles
• Contribute to a collaborative, team-oriented culture that supports team goal attainment and professional development.
• Identify and surface opportunities for process improvement across all aspects of integration, contributing to a culture of continuous improvement

To be successful as a Senior Financial Analyst, Acquisition Integration you will need:

• A curious and continuous learning mindset.
• Ability to advance multiple workstreams and projects under tight timelines while maintaining high quality of work product.
• Strong interpersonal skills to solve problems / find solutions effectively.
• Attention to detail and ability to communicate effectively both in written and verbal form to inform, influence, persuade, and establish trust with stakeholders across the organization.

All-star Candidates will have:

• 3-5 years experience in accounting and finance roles of increasing responsibility, preferably in financial planning and analysis.
• Completion or near completion of a CPA designation is required
• Experience in financial due diligence, transaction advisory / M&A experience an asset
• French language proficiency would be an asset
• Experience using Workday is considered a strong asset

At People Corporation we are committed to helping businesses succeed. We are a national provider of benefits, retirement, wealth, wellness, and human resource solutions. Our experts and solutions serve over 20,000 clients representing nearly 3 million Canadians. We offer customized solutions designed to fit the unique needs of businesses and their employees, members and stakeholders.

Providing an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and clients feel valued, respected and supported is something we're committed to. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live, and to creating an environment where every employee has the opportunity to reach their potential. If you require an accommodation or an alternative format of any posting please reach out to [e-mail].

Salary Range

The base salary for this position is between $90,000 - $100,000 annually.

This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation (i.e. annual bonus). The actual base salary will vary depending on local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience, and education/training. If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process, the Talent Acquisition Specialist will be able to provide additional details of the total compensation for this role.