Strategic Forecasting & Insight Analyst

Compass Group Canada; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Group Canada is seeking a Financial Analyst to consolidate forecasts, analyze variances, and support annual planning across cross-functional teams.

You will reconcile outputs, prepare management summaries, and provide insights to inform business decisions. A degree in business, accounting, or finance is required, with CPA in progress preferred, and strong Excel skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Postsecondary degree in business, accounting or finance.
• CPA designation preferred or in progress.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical ability.

Responsibilities

• Consolidate regular forecasts, updates, and commentary from multiple stakeholders.
• Review, investigate, and follow up on significant variances and outstanding items.
• Coordinate and consolidate periodic forecasts and planning submissions from cross-functional teams.
• Reconcile reporting outputs and data for accuracy and completeness.
• Partner with business stakeholders to gather and deliver information for reporting and reviews.
• Support annual planning, budgeting, and strategic reporting activities.
• Assist with consolidation and reporting of forecast, budget, and planning cycles.
• Respond to day-to-day reporting requests and ad hoc projects.
• Prepare recurring reports, presentations, and management summaries.
• Support year-end reporting requirements and information requests.
• Provide analytical insights to assist decision-making.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes and data quality.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Written & verbal communication

Multitasking

Initiative

Education

Business/Accounting/Finance degree

CPA designation in progress

Tools

Excel

Job description

Compass Group Canada is seeking a Financial Analyst to consolidate forecasts, analyze variances, and support annual planning across cross-functional teams.

You will reconcile outputs, prepare management summaries, and provide insights to inform business decisions. A degree in business, accounting, or finance is required, with CPA in progress preferred, and strong Excel skills are essential.