Senior Financial Analyst, FP&A

Pellera Technologies; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Pellera Technologies is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst, FP&A in Toronto with remote options. You will partner with FP&A leadership to build aggressive financial models, dashboards, and reporting that guide short-term forecasting and long-term planning.

You will own monthly variance analysis, coordinate annual budgets, and provide actionable insights to senior leaders and the executive team. This role requires strong analytical skills, advanced Excel, and effective communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
• Experience in financial planning and analysis, corporate finance, budgeting, mergers and acquisitions, or investment banking.
• Proficiency in financial software and tools, including ERP systems, advanced Excel and PowerPoint; experience in SQL, PowerBI, or Datarails or other FP&A planning tools is a plus.
• Strong analytical and modeling skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong initiative and team management skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with FP&A leadership to drive strategic initiatives, special projects, and continuous improvement across the FP&A function.
• Lead the development and maintenance of sophisticated financial models, KPI dashboards, and reporting packages that support short-term forecasting and long-term strategic planning.
• Own the monthly variance analysis process — identifying and communicating meaningful deviations between actuals and forecasts, and delivering actionable recommendations to senior leadership, including business segment leaders and the executive team.
• Drive the annual budgeting process end-to-end by coordinating with regional controllers, department heads, and senior leadership to build comprehensive, accurate budgets.
• Partner with Practice and Regional leaders to prepare, analyze, and interpret monthly financial results, working with the accounting team to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Monitor and report on key financial metrics and KPIs to assess the financial health of the global organization, proactively flagging trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Prepare and support materials for Board of Directors meetings, including financial summaries, performance updates, and strategic analysis packages.
• Support lender reporting requirements by preparing covenant compliance schedules, borrowing base calculations, and other periodic deliverables required under credit agreements.
• Assist in responding to investor and shareholder inquiries by compiling financial data, preparing ad hoc analyses, and supporting due diligence processes.
• Analyze market trends, competitive dynamics, and economic indicators to anticipate potential impacts on the company's financial position and inform strategic decision-making.
• Serve as a trusted finance partner to cross-functional teams — including Sales, Marketing, Operations, and HR — providing financial insights that support strategic initiatives and business expansion efforts

Skills

Financial modeling

Advanced Excel

PowerPoint

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

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

CPA or CFA certification (preferred)

Tools

ERP systems

SQL

PowerBI

Datarails

Excel

Job description

Position Title: Senior Financial Analyst, FP&A
Position Location: Toronto, Ontario - Remote
Department: Finance
Reports to: Senior Manager, FP&A and Corporate Development

FP&A

• Partner with FP&A leadership to drive strategic initiatives, special projects, and continuous improvement across the FP&A function
• Lead the development and maintenance of sophisticated financial models, KPI dashboards, and reporting packages that support short-term forecasting and long-term strategic planning
• Own the monthly variance analysis process — identifying and communicating meaningful deviations between actuals and forecasts, and delivering actionable recommendations to senior leadership, including business segment leaders and the executive team
• Drive the annual budgeting process end-to-end by coordinating with regional controllers, department heads, and senior leadership to build comprehensive, accurate budgets
• Partner with Practice and Regional leaders to prepare, analyze, and interpret monthly financial results, working with the accounting team to identify and resolve discrepancies
• Monitor and report on key financial metrics and KPIs to assess the financial health of the global organization, proactively flagging trends, risks, and opportunities
• Prepare and support materials for Board of Directors meetings, including financial summaries, performance updates, and strategic analysis packages
• Support lender reporting requirements by preparing covenant compliance schedules, borrowing base calculations, and other periodic deliverables required under credit agreements
• Assist in responding to investor and shareholder inquiries by compiling financial data, preparing ad hoc analyses, and supporting due diligence processes
• Analyze market trends, competitive dynamics, and economic indicators to anticipate potential impacts on the company's financial position and inform strategic decision-making
• Serve as a trusted finance partner to cross-functional teams — including Sales, Marketing, Operations, and HR — providing financial insights that support strategic initiatives and business expansion efforts

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field; professional certification such as CPA, CFA, or equivalent is a plus.
• Experience in financial planning and analysis, corporate finance, budgeting, mergers and acquisitions, or investment banking.
• Proficiency in financial software and tools, including ERP systems, advanced Excel and PowerPoint; experience in SQL, PowerBI, or Datarails or other FP&A planning tools is a plus
• Strong analytical and modeling skills, with the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders.
• Strong initiative and team management skills, fostering a collaborative and results-oriented work environment.