Practice/Department: Finance
Position Title: Senior Financial Analyst, Financial Planning and Analysis
Job Family: Family
Position Location: Hybrid, one day per week onsite in Toronto office
Reports to: Senior Manager
Main Purpose of the Role:
The Senior Financial Analyst will work closely with the Senior Manager and Director of FP&A to support strategic initiatives and special projects. The role involves maintaining financial models and KPI dashboards to support forecasting, while analyzing variances between actual results and projections to provide actionable insights for improving operational efficiency.
Essential Functions:
Work closely with the Senior Manager and Director of FP&A to execute ongoing initiatives and special projects
Support the annual budgeting process by partnering with regional controllers, department heads and senior leadership team to develop comprehensive and accurate budgets
Assist and maintain sophisticated financial models and KPI reports / dashboard to support short-term and long-term forecasting, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities
Regularly analyze and communicate variances between actual financial results and forecasts, providing actionable insights to drive operational efficiency and financial performance
Support monitoring of key financial metrics and KPIs, assessing the financial health of the global organization
Work closely with regional FP&A team and cross-functional teams to analyze and understand market trends, competitive landscape, and economic indicators to anticipate potential impacts on the company's financial position
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including Sales, Marketing, Operations, and HR, to provide financial insights and support for strategic initiatives, and business expansion efforts
The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organization and the overall business objectives of the organization.
Required Skills/Abilities/Competencies
Proficiency in financial software and tools, including ERP systems, advanced Excel and PowerPoint; experience in SQL, PowerBI, or Datarails or other FP&A planning tools is a plus
Strong analytical and modeling skills, with the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders.
Strong initiative and team management skills, fostering a collaborative and results-oriented work environment.
Ethical and Critical Thinking
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field; professional certification such as CPA, CFA, or equivalent is a plus.
Experience in financial planning and analysis, corporate finance, budgeting, mergers and acquisitions, or investment banking.
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