Senior Financial Analyst FP&A (12-Month Contract)

Vaco by Highspring; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A financial services firm in Toronto is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst, FP&A, to enhance financial performance through accurate forecasting and insightful analysis. In this mid-senior level role, you will lead budget preparations, analyze financial results, and maintain financial models while working collaboratively with business leaders. The position requires a minimum of 4 years of experience and a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. This is a contract role based primarily in midtown Toronto.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis or corporate finance.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• High proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables, lookups, and financial modeling.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-range financial plans.
• Analyze monthly and quarterly financial results for trends and variances.
• Develop and maintain financial models and dashboards to support decision-making.
• Provide financial support for strategic initiatives and capital investments.
• Consolidate and present financial results to senior leadership.

Skills

Financial analysis

Problem-solving

Communication

Analytical skills

Operational efficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

CPA or MBA preferred

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Hyperion

Power BI

Tableau

Advanced Excel

Job description

The Senior Financial Analyst, FP&A, plays a key role in driving financial performance by delivering insightful analysis, accurate forecasting, and meaningful reporting to support strategic decision-making. This role partners closely with business leaders and cross-functional teams to provide financial guidance, monitor key performance indicators, and ensure alignment with corporate objectives. The role will require working in office, in midtown Toronto, 3 days a week.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-range financial plans, ensuring accuracy and alignment with strategic goals.
• Analyze monthly and quarterly financial results, identifying trends, variances, risks, and opportunities to improve business performance.
• Develop and maintain financial models and dashboards to support business reviews and investment decisions.
• Provide financial support for strategic initiatives, cost optimization, capital investments, and business cases.
• Partner with business units to deliver actionable insights and improve operational efficiency.
• Consolidate and present financial results, including variance analysis and scenario planning, to senior leadership.
• Support the month‑end close process, ensuring timely and accurate accruals and reporting.
• Drive process improvements and automation within the FP&A function to enhance reporting accuracy and efficiency.
• Utilize financial systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Hyperion, or Anaplan) and advanced Excel skills to analyze and present data effectively.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (CPA or MBA preferred).
• 4+ years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis or corporate finance.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and financial planning tools (e.g., Hyperion, Power BI, Tableau).
• High proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables, lookups, and financial modeling.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance
• Industries: Manufacturing