Senior Financial Analyst x 2

Vaco Recruiter Services; Whitby; On-site; CAD 112,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization in the Durham Region is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst. The role involves managing financial planning submissions, overseeing budget forecasts, and leading continuous improvement initiatives. Candidates should have a CPA designation and a minimum of 6 years’ experience in financial analysis and reporting. Strong interpersonal skills and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP systems are essential for success in this position. A competitive salary of $112,000 per year is offered.

Benefits

Flexible work hours

Paid Overtime

Regular salary increases

Great opportunity for learning

Great work-life balance

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years' experience related to financial planning and reporting.
• Experience developing finance training materials for Senior Leaders.
• Proficient with large ERP systems and advanced Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Manage development and delivery of planning submissions.
• Review monthly financial results and provide timely information.
• Lead continuous process improvements for Finance Unit.

Skills

Financial planning

Financial analysis

Presentation skills

Interpersonal communication

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Process improvement

Education

University degree in business or related discipline

Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Visio, Access, PowerPoint)

Job description

About the Company

Our client is in the public sector. They are looking for a Senior Financial Analyst to join their team!

Why Work Here

• Flexible work hours and paid Overtime
• Regular salary increases (Due to Unionized Agreement)
• Great opportunity for learning
• Great work life balance!

About the Opportunity

• Manage the development and delivery of planning submissions for the Organization, including related reporting, analysis, training and presentation materials.
• This will include annual budget, long range capital and operating forecast, and current year financial forecasts
• Manage the administration, support and continuous improvement of all financial reporting and planning systems, tools and models.
• Manage the review of monthly financial results and provide timely and effective information to support Command and Senior Leadership decision making, for example:
• Monthly analysis of current year’s spends compared with approved budgeted amounts
• Timely response to on-demand requests for information from Leadership, business partners and external partners (i.e. financial analysis, municipal benchmarking and audit information)
• Lead continuous process improvements for the Finance Unit
• Other duties, projects, as assigned (individual or group responsibilities)

About You

• Completion of a University degree in a business or related discipline
• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation
• Minimum of 6 years' experience
• Experience related to financial planning, reporting and financial analysis including the following: management of full budget and forecast cycles; working with large ERP systems and leveraging systems to support reporting and planning initiatives; the development of financial reporting tools and models
• Previous experience with the development and delivery of finance related training materials to Senior Leaders and finance staff
• Experience developing and delivering effective presentations utilizing technology such as PowerPoint
• Proven computer proficiency at an advanced level with Microsoft Office (Excel, Visio, Access and PowerPoint)
• Demonstrated advanced level experience with large ERP systems
• Demonstrated ability to analyze, interpret, reconcile and audit financial data
• Demonstrated ability to deliver continuous process improvement through the identification, recommendation and implementation of solutions to business problems, with the goals of improving operational efficiency, effectiveness and accuracy
• Demonstrated ability to relay complex financial concepts in understandable formats for users of all levels
• Interpersonal and effective communication skills with multiple levels and sources for listening and comprehension

Salary Range

$112,000 / year

How to Apply

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You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.