Senior Financial Analyst, Process Improvement and Special Projects

BRP

Montreal (administrative region)

On-site

CAD 85,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Generous paid time away

Pension plan

Healthcare fully paid by BRP

Flexible work schedule

Summer schedule by department

Holiday season shutdown

Educational resources

Discount on BRP products

Job summary

BRP in Montreal is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to optimize organizational financial performance under the VP of Finance. The role blends rigorous analysis with advanced data tools to drive value creation and continuous improvement across the company.

You will develop financial models, dashboards, and scenarios to inform strategic decisions, while supporting monthly financial cycles and executive reviews with data-driven insights.

Qualifications

University degree in finance, analytics, administration, or related field.
Experience in process improvement, business analytics, performance finance, or operational excellence.
Strong analytical and quantitative skills including financial modeling and scenario analysis.
Knowledge of Lean/Six Sigma (DMAIC), Value Stream Mapping, and performance tools.
English proficiency required for collaboration with international teams.

Responsibilities

Analyze end-to-end business processes to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks and sources of variability using factual data.
Develop and deploy tools and processes to enhance financial workflows and management reporting within the finance function.
Develop and deploy advanced financial analyses to support decision-making and prioritization of initiatives.
Build, monitor, and optimize financial and operational KPIs aligned with business objectives.
Translate operational challenges into concrete financial impacts through P&L analysis, financial modelling, and robust business cases.
Prepare executive presentations for monthly financial reviews and for other analyses and special projects.
Collaborate with and influence teams to support continuous improvement and change management.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Power BI

SQL

Data analytics

Cross-functional collaboration

Data storytelling

Education

University degree in finance/analytics/administration or related field

Tools

Alteryx

Dataiku

KNIME

Job description

We are looking for a Senior Financial Analyst who will report to the VP of Finance and support the optimization of the organization's operational and financial performance. In this strategic role, you will have a direct and measurable impact on value creation by combining a rigorous analytical approach with solid financial expertise and advanced mastery of data and analytical tools. You will actively contribute to defining, prioritizing and delivering high-value-added continuous improvement initiatives, in addition to supporting the VP Finance and their team in the monthly financial activity cycle.

You’ll Have The Opportunity To

Analyze end-to-end business processes to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks and sources of variability using factual data.
Develop and deploy tools and processes to enhance financial workflows and management reporting within the finance function.
Develop and deploy advanced financial analyses to support decision-making and the prioritization of initiatives.
Build, monitor, and optimize financial and operational key performance indicators (KPIs) aligned with business objectives.
Translate operational challenges into concrete financial impacts through P&L analysis, financial modelling, and the development of robust business cases.
Prepare executive presentations for monthly financial reviews, as well as for other analyses and special projects.
Collaborate with and influence teams to support continuous improvement, foster the adoption of recommendations, and contribute to change management.

Skills and Qualities

A passion for building financial tools and models, as well as analyzing and optimizing business processes.
Curiosity, an analytical mind, and structured thinking, with the ability to transform data into clear and actionable insights.
Solid financial expertise combined with a drive to create measurable value.
Proficiency in analytical and data tools, including advanced Excel, Power BI, and SQL, as well as platforms such as Alteryx, Dataiku, or KNIME.
The ability to influence and collaborate cross-functionally with empathy, initiative, and the aptitude to simplify financial and analytical concepts for operational teams.
Results-oriented, tenacious, and resilient, with a passion for continuous improvement and change management support.

Qualifications

A university degree in finance, analytics, administration, or a related field.
Relevant experience in process improvement, business analytics, performance finance, or operational excellence.
Excellent analytical and quantitative skills, including financial modeling and scenario analysis.
Knowledge of Lean/Six Sigma (DMAIC) methodologies, Value Stream Mapping, and performance tools.
English proficiency is required for this position, as regular collaboration with non-French-speaking analytical teams, partners, and platforms will be necessary in an international context.

Acknowledging the Power of Diversity

BRP is dedicated to nurturing a culture that invites, connects, and propels the ambitions of people of all backgrounds, profiles, beliefs and experiences. Ultimately, the diversity and uniqueness of our people fuel our ingenuity and set the course for the path ahead! For this reason, we value diversity and we strive to always push each other forward to build an inclusive workplace where every employee feels like they belong, where they can grow and find meaning.

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