Sr. Financial Analyst

Equifax, Inc.; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to provide insightful financial support for strategic growth initiatives. This role involves leading budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling to assist business leaders in making informed decisions. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills and experience with financial planning, variance analysis, and tools like Hyperion. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will directly impact the organization’s financial success and strategic direction. If you are self-motivated and passionate about financial analysis, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in budgeting, financial planning, and variance analysis.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in financial model building.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and month-end close analysis for assigned areas.
• Prepare monthly reports and analyze trends to support business decisions.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial Planning

Variance Analysis

Financial Modeling

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Related Field

Tools

Hyperion (HFM and Planning)

Tableau

Oracle

SQL

Job description

The Senior Financial Analyst will provide proactive and insightful financial support to the Workforce Solutions Technology organization. This role will be focused on coordinating and leading budgeting, forecasting and month end close analysis for assigned areas. They will participate in the business case process which may include financial modeling, presentation development or monitoring approvals. The Senior Analyst will assist with capital spending reporting against approved funding to provide visibility to financial or delivery risks and prepare reporting and presentations that accurately communicate results and support decision making.

What you'll do:

• Integral participation in financial modeling and decision support for 3 year strategic growth plan, annual budget and monthly forecasting for all Employer Services initiatives

• Preparation of monthly reports and analysis of trends to provide insights to business leaders to assist in making informed business decisions

• Understand forecast and budget variances to ensure accuracy in financial statements and to provide summarized results of performance to business partners/ Senior Management

• Analysis of micro and macro-economic trends to derive a greater understanding of the drivers of historical business performance and incorporate in forecasting

• Coordination with accounting during close cycle to ensure actual results, accruals and other adjustments are correct

• Assist with preparation and coordination of the economic proposal for Technology Business Cases including impact on OPEX, CAPEX, and cash flow

• Ad hoc analysis as requested

What experience you need:

• Bachelor's degree in related field

• 4+ years working in a related capacity, preferably involving budgeting, financial planning and variance analysis

• Experience in Hyperion (HFM and Planning) required

What could set you apart:

• Strong analytical (quantitative as well as qualitative) skills including prior experience involving budgeting, financial planning, variance analysis and financial model building

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, and be comfortable interacting with senior-level management

• Self-motivated with strong process improvement mentality and ability to streamline function

• Possess passion to learn and grow

• Tableau, Oracle and SQL are a plus

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