Senior Financial Analyst (Projects)

Tarion; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

A finance organization in Toronto seeks a Senior Financial Analyst on a full-time, 6-month contract. This hybrid role involves performing financial analysis, supporting financial reporting, and collaborating on financial projects. The ideal candidate will have a CPA/CMA designation and 5 years of experience in financial analysis, along with strong skills in Microsoft Excel and project management. The position offers a competitive salary and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Wellness programs

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Requires CPA/CMA designation.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in financial analysis.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word needed.

Responsibilities

• Participate in financial projects including system testing.
• Prepare and conduct thorough financial analysis.
• Support the monthly and year-end financial reporting process.

Skills

Financial analysis

Project management

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

CPA/CMA designation

5 years of experience in financial analysis

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Workday

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Senior Financial Analyst (Projects), SFAP122325C

Department: Finance

Type of Position: Full Time, 6-Month Contract

Location: 7th Floor, 5160 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON

Reporting to: Manager, Accounting

Work Model: Hybrid – flexible work schedule (All remote work must be completed from your home office within the province of Ontario.)

Grade: L

Posting Status: Open

Salary Range: The salary range for this position is $75,910 - $115,380 per year

About Tarion

Since 1976, Tarion has served new home buyers and new homeowners by ensuring that one of their life’s biggest investments is protected. Almost every new home in the province is covered by a new home warranty. This warranty protection is provided by Ontario’s builders and lasts up to seven years. It is backstopped by Tarion. More than 375,000 homes are currently enrolled in the warranty program. Every year about 55,000 new homes are enrolled.

How We Make a Difference

A home is one of life’s biggest purchases. As an independent, not-for-profit organization, Tarion provides Ontario’s new home buyers and owners with peace of mind that their purchase is safeguarded through the province’s new home warranty and protection program.

Almost every new home in the province is covered by a new home warranty. Tarion ensures consumer protection by providing free tools, guides and resources to help homeowners understand their builder’s warranty and navigate warranty claims with confidence. If a builder does not meet their warranty commitments, Tarion offers guidance to help homeowners ensure they receive the coverage they’re entitled to, and when necessary, steps in to help resolve warranty claims.

About the Role

The Tarion Finance team is responsible for financial reporting and control, tax and compliance, strategic planning and financial planning & analysis, Treasury and working capital management, and capital budgeting.

The primary purpose of this role is to perform financial analysis and reporting as well as participate in project related work. Areas include financial reporting, budget and forecast, financial projects, system implementation, process improvement, research and analysis on new and emerging issues, and subject matter expert on tax related matters and financial accounting standards.

This position follows a hybrid working policy, requiring two (2) days per week in our office and three (3) days working remotely. In order to assist with onboarding and workplace introductions, new hires will be required to work four (4) days in office per week during their first three (3) months of service. (All remote work must be completed from your home office within the province of Ontario.)

Responsibilities include:

• Participate in financial projects as required including system testing and data validation to ensure accuracy and functionality.
• Provide actionable insights and recommendations to support strategic decision-making and business initiatives to facilitate smooth transition to new systems and processes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to capture detailed business and functional requirements for system and reporting purposes.
• Prepare and conduct thorough financial analysis (i.e. variance analysis, trend analysis, and financial performance metrics) to identify key insights and drivers impacting the company's financial results.
• Provide ad‑hoc research and analysis to drive informed decision‑making for senior management.
• Support the monthly and year‑end financial reporting process.
• Complete other ad‑hoc job‑related duties as assigned.

A great candidate for this position will have:

• CPA/CMA designation required
• 5 years of progressive experience in financial analysis and system reporting
• Proficiency in sophisticated ERP system such as Workday, SAP, Oracle is an asset
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word is required
• Ability to balance multiple assignments, both immediate and strategic, at the same time
• Strong project management skills and understanding of business processes
• Excellent analytical and strategic thinker with good written and oral communication skills
• A quick learner with strong problem‑solving skills
• Proven ability to embrace change and adapt to new technology
• Ability to provide an innovative perspective to current practices
• Previous experience Financial Services or Insurance industry experience is an asset

Why Choose Tarion?

We believe that Tarion’s employees are its most valuable asset. We strive to provide a welcoming work environment.

We offer employees a competitive compensation program, opportunities for learning and development, an employee discount program, access to wellness programs, and a variety of Employee Assistance Program tools and online resources to support well‑being.

At Tarion, we believe that a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion allows employees to perform at their very best and underpins a culture in which everyone feels they have an equal opportunity to belong and build a career. Tarion is committed to developing and maintaining work environments and practices that ensure equality of opportunity in recruitment, selection and promotion, and to removing systemic barriers so that employees have every opportunity to feel included in the workplace.

If you are a person with a disability and have questions or would like help with your application, please contact a member of the Human Resources Department.

Application Submissions & Deadline

Please submit a cover letter and resume with vacancy code SFAP122325C by no later than January 12, 2026.