Senior Financial Analyst FP&A (12-month contract)

OTIP Group of Companies (OGC); Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm in Southwestern Ontario seeks a Senior Financial Analyst. Responsibilities include driving financial planning and analysis processes, developing budgets, and supporting strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate holds a CPA and has 3-5 years of related experience, along with strong analytical and communication skills. This is a full-time role with competitive salary and industry-leading benefits.

Benefits

Rewarding salary and bonuses

100% premium coverage on group benefits

Defined benefit pension plan

100% coverage of continuing education fees

Access to learning resources

Flexible work-from-home options

Opportunities for advancement

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in financial planning and analysis or corporate finance.
• Experience in a senior finance role is preferred.
• Proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of annual budgets and financial forecasts.
• Conduct detailed financial analysis to evaluate business performance.
• Prepare financial reports and presentations for executive leadership.

Skills

Financial Planning & Forecasting

Performance Analysis

Reporting & Presentations

Strategic Support

Process Improvement

Business Partnership

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

CPA designation

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics or related field

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Power BI

Excel

Job description

What Youll Do :

Reporting to the Senior Manager Financial Planning and Analysis youllresponsible for driving the financial planning and analysis processes to support strategic decision-making and enhance business performance. This role involves developing and managing budgets forecasts and long-term financial plans providing insightful analysis and reporting to senior management and collaborating with cross-functional teams to support key business initiatives. The Senior Financial Analyst will also identify opportunities for process improvements to ensure the efficiency and accuracy of financial reporting.

The core parts of your role will be to :

• Financial Planning & Forecasting : Actively support the development of annual budgets monthly and quarterly financial forecasts and long-term financial plans ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
• Performance Analysis : Conduct detailed financial analysis to evaluate business performance identify trends and provide actionable insights to senior management.
• Reporting & Presentations : Prepare and present comprehensive financial reports dashboards and presentations to executive leadership highlighting key metrics and financial performance.
• Strategic Support : Collaborate with management and cross-functional teams to support strategic initiatives including acquisitions capital investments and cost optimization projects.
• Process Improvement : Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of financial planning and analysis activities.
• Business Partnership : Partner with business units to understand their financial needs provide guidance and support decision-making processes to drive business growth and efficiency.

Qualifications :

Lets Talk About You :

This is the unique blend of skills and experience we would love to see in an ideal candidate :

• Education : A recognized financial accounting designation such as CPA. A bachelors degree in finance accounting economics business or a related field.
• Experience : Three-five years of experience in financial planning and analysis corporate finance or a related field.Experience in a senior finance role is preferred.
• Technical Skills : Proficiency in financial modeling forecasting and analysis. Advanced skills in Excel. Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Power BI an asset.
• Other Skills : Strong analytical problem-solving and communication skills. The ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams. and present complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders. Ability to draw insights from data and present complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.

We also consider your potential. If you know you have what it takes to do the job but your experience doesnt exactly match the qualifications above we encourage you to apply and provide us with more details about why you think you would be a great fit.

Additional Information :

Some of the Perks We Offer :

We offer best-in-class pension and benefits total reward programs and comprehensive mental wellness supports to set you up for every success in and outside of work. Here are just some of the reasons youll love working here :

• Rewarding salary and bonuses that truly value your dedication
• Industry-leading group benefits with 100% premium coverage (excluding LTD) that start on your first day
• Defined benefit pension plan for a financially confident retirement
• 100% coverage of approved continuing education and licensing fees (including RIBOcourses in Ontario)
• Access to a wealth of learning resources including LinkedIn Learning for professional development
• Flexible work-from-home and hybrid options
• Unlock your potential with opportunities for advancement

Lets work together! If you are interested in this opportunity please apply online.

OTIP and its group of companies strive to create an accessible and inclusive work environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. Upon individual request we will endeavor to remove any barrier to the recruitment and selection processes and provide accommodations for persons with disabilities.

As a business we protect what matters most to our members. As an employer we value what matters most in our workplace. Together this includes fostering a diverse equitable and inclusive environment for all. We are committed to learning and evolving so we can continue to celebrate what makes us special. You are who you are and our differences are what make us unique.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.We thank all applicants for their interest; however only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Remote Work : No

Employment Type : Full-time

Key Skills

Cognos,Forecasting,Hyperion,Financial Concepts,Pivot tables,Accounting,Analysis Skills,Microsoft Excel,Financial Analysis,Financial Modeling,Budgeting,Financial Planning

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1