Senior Financial Analyst (Temp-to-Perm)

Randstad Canada; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Canada is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to drive FP&A, revenue performance, and client profitability across multiple agencies and service units. You will lead month-end closes, budgeting, and forecasting while ensuring accuracy in reporting and improving forecasting efficiency.

You will collaborate with agency leads, investment directors, and executives, leveraging Cognos TM1, Hyperion, and BI tools to deliver insights and maintain strong internal controls.

Job description

The Senior Financial Analyst serves as a key financial co-pilot across revenue performance, and client profitability. Sitting at the intersection of finance, data analytics, and agency operations, this role ensures precision in monthly reporting while driving forecasting efficiency, margin analysis, and system optimization. The ideal candidate blends strong technical financial acumen with the ability to bridge complex requirements across multiple agencies and specialized service units.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning, Revenue Management & Business Intelligence

• Lead month-end close procedures for revenue, inventory utilization, and cost allocations; draft and post complex journal entries in alignment with ASC 606 / revenue recognition standards.
• Own the execution of budgeting, planning, and quarterly re-forecasting cycles; input and consolidate submissions using Hyperion.
• Conduct detailed variance analyses (Actuals vs. Budget/Forecast) and synthesize key findings into concise monthly management presentations.
• Maintain and enhance revenue/cost reporting modules in Cognos/TM1; build, scale, and maintain Power BI / Tableau dashboards to optimize financial visibility across agencies.
• Function as the primary finance liaison for internal and external audit engagements, maintaining robust internal controls.
• Master financial database architecture to trace client, agency, and service-level transactions from source system through consolidated reporting.
• Monitor and enforce vendor contractual obligations in compliance with contract terms and GAAP/IFRS; prepare associated vendor balance reconciliations, resolve variances, and book necessary adjustments.
• Oversee contract compliance for key clients, coordinating client-led audits and ensuring transparency.
• Facilitate regular financial updates and strategic reviews with agency leads, investment directors, and executive leadership.

Key Qualifications & Competencies

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Commerce, or a related quantitative field (CPA/CFA or progress toward certification is a plus).
• 4+ years of progressive experience in corporate FP&A, revenue accounting, or commercial finance.
• Hands-on experience with IBM Cognos / TM1 and Oracle Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) or Enterprise Planning.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel capabilities (financial modeling, complex formulas, data structuring) paired with exposure to BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, or data analytics software).
• High financial acumen with deep understanding of revenue recognition, trading models, and billing dynamics.
• Strong narrative-building and executive presentation capabilities; ability to turn raw data into strategic insights.
• Rigorous attention to detail and analytical problem-solving skills in high-volume environments.
• Collaborative mindset with a track record of driving cross-functional alignment.