Sr. Financial Analyst FP&A

We are looking for an experienced Sr. Financial Analyst FP& A to join our client's team in Guelph, Ontario on a 6-mon Contract basis. This role will support regional financial planning, performance analysis, and strategic decision-making by translating complex data into clear business insights. The successful candidate will work closely with leadership and cross-functional partners to strengthen forecasting, budgeting, pricing analysis, and overall financial performance.

Work model: 3 days onsite in Guelph, ON

Contract duration: 6 mon

Responsibilities:

• Deliver monthly reviews of financial performance by assessing revenue trends, sales volume, cost of goods sold, margins, and operating expenses, and summarize key findings for leadership.

• Create financial models and scenario analyses that uncover profitability opportunities, clarify business drivers, and support informed decision-making.

• Lead regional budgeting and forecasting activities, including ongoing updates, variance interpretation, and presentation of results to senior management.

• Analyze gross margin performance across regions, customers, and product lines, and provide recommendations related to pricing and new product decisions.

• Review manufacturing standard costs and investigate monthly variances to identify issues, trends, and opportunities for improvement.

• Monitor market conditions and competitive developments, assess potential business impacts, and advise stakeholders on appropriate financial responses.

• Prepare ad hoc reports, dashboards, and financial analyses for senior leaders to support operational and strategic priorities.

• Drive continuous improvement in reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning processes, including the rollout of analytical tools and support for broader business initiatives.

• Build effective partnerships with sales, accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and other internal teams to advance regional financial objectives.