Senior Financial Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis

Home Trust Company; Toronto; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading alternative lender in Toronto seeks a Senior Financial Analyst to support financial planning and performance management. This role involves coordinating FP&A activities across teams, optimizing Anaplan models, and preparing critical business review materials. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field, a minimum of 3 years' experience in financial analysis, and advanced skills in financial modelling and data integration tools like Anaplan and PowerBI. This full-time position offers a collaborative environment with growth potential.

Qualifications

• Experience in designing and implementing Anaplan solutions for complex projects.
• Proficiency in data integration techniques and tools, preferably Alteryx.
• 3+ years experience in Financial Planning and Analysis, preferably in Financial Services.

Responsibilities

• Support FP&A activities by coordinating across business and finance teams.
• Maintain and optimize Anaplan models for performance and scalability.
• Assist in preparing monthly and quarterly business review materials.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial modelling

Problem-solving

Critical-thinking

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or related field

Tools

Anaplan

PowerBI

Alteryx

Python

DataBricks

Job description

Come join Home Trust Company as a Senior Financial Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis in our Finance team!

Home Trust Company has a track record of success as Canada’s leading alternative lender, employing nearly 800 people in our Toronto headquarters and branches across the country. Building on the demonstrated strength of its core residential mortgage lending business, the Company also offers complementary lending services and highly competitive deposit investment products through Oaken Financial. Our culture is shaped by the passion and integrity of our people. Home Trust is a private company.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The Senior Financial Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis will support business planning and performance management activities through financial models, forecasts, business and financial analysis, industry research and special projects. Reporting to the Manager, this position will have experience working in a multi‑business unit organization to support the required reporting, analysis and communication.

The ideal candidate is highly motivated, intellectually curious, analytical, and possesses an entrepreneurial mindset. Detail oriented and enjoys being hands‑on. Has proven analytical skills and always understands the “bigger picture”. Demonstrated effectiveness in building processes, establishing standards and driving our strategic objectives.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) activities by coordinating across the business and finance teams with multiple business units through the Annual Operating Plan, Quarterly Forecasts, and Business Outlooks (3‑5 Year Plans).
• Maintain and optimize existing Anaplan models to improve performance and scalability.
• Assist the preparation and completion of monthly and quarterly business review materials, forecast materials and AOP discussion materials for Executive Leadership, Ownership Group and the Board.
• Leverage business knowledge and expertise in Anaplan to drive process transformation and opportunities for strategic recommendations/value.
• Assist in the functional department reviews with business leaders on Growth targets.
• Support in the Performance and Efficiency Forum to ensure profitable growth for the bank.
• Support the Treasury team with FP&A activities on bank‑wide funding costs and capital levels.
• Support a strong data‑driven environment, providing fact‑based strategic insight to business partners to identify risks and recommendations to improve future business performance.

WHAT WE REQUIRE:

• Authorized to work in Canada.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or related field (CFA, CPA designation an asset).
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in designing and implementing Anaplan solutions, with a proven track record of leading complex projects.
• Proficiency in data integration techniques and tools, preferably experience with Alteryx.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and critical‑thinking skills.
• 3+ years of experience in Financial Planning and Analysis; preferably Financial Services industry experience.
• Strong financial modelling capabilities with experience creating robust financial plans, forecasts, and projections.
• Deep understanding of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance management processes.
• Strong business and process acumen, with ability to analyze strategic requirements, create innovative solutions, and develop action plans.
• Experience in developing financial models and dashboards within industry BI Tools (PowerBI, Python, DataBricks) would be an asset.
• Excellent presentation, facilitation, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Highly collaborative, hands‑on approach.
• Solution‑oriented, strategic business partner.

PREREQUISITE

Maintain a positive supportive attitude, help to maintain an inclusive and supportive company culture!

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Finance

Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada