Financial analyst

Posted onJuly 30, 2026 by Employer details Start Electric

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Posted onJuly 30, 2026 by Employer details Start Electric

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* Company Overview
* At Start Electric, we believe great results start with great people. We foster a culture built on service, collaboration, and mutual respect, where every interaction matters and everyone contributes to the success of the team. We embrace challenges with optimism and curiosity, recognizing that growth comes from both the destination and the journey. We value humility, authenticity, and practical decision-making, while maintaining a deep appreciation for the people and opportunities that support our success.

Driven by a shared commitment to excellence, we bring energy, accountability, and purpose to our work each day. If you're looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact, grow professionally, and be part of a supportive team, we'd love to hear from you.
* Position Summary
* We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Financial Analyst to join our growing electrical contracting organization. Reporting to the Controller, the Financial Analyst will support financial reporting, job costing, profitability analysis, budgeting, and operational decision-making across the business.

The ideal candidate is a recent graduate in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce, or a CPA candidate currently enrolled in the CPA Professional Education Program (PEP). This role is well suited for an individual who is systems-savvy, highly proficient in Excel, and interested in developing expertise in project accounting, job costing, and operational finance within a project-based environment.
* Key Responsibilities
** Financial Reporting & Analysis
** Analyze monthly financial performance, including revenue, gross profit, margins, and operating expenses.
* Support the month-end and year-end close processes.
* Prepare recurring management reports and financial analyses.
* Identify and explain variances between actual results, budgets, and forecasts.
* Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
* Revenue & Margin Analysis
** Monitor and analyze revenue performance across projects and service divisions.
* Evaluate job profitability and gross margin performance.
* Identify trends, risks, and opportunities impacting financial results.
* Provide financial insights and recommendations to improve profitability.
* Job Costing & Project Analysis
** Review project costs, including labour, material, equipment, and subcontractor expenses.
* Analyze job cost reports to ensure accurate project performance measurement.
* Support project managers with profitability reporting and project financial reviews.
* Assist in maintaining accurate project forecasts and work-in-progress reporting.
* Systems & Process Improvement
** Utilize ERP and financial systems to extract, analyze, and validate data.
* Develop and maintain Excel-based financial models, reports, and dashboards.
* Support continuous improvement initiatives related to reporting and financial processes.
* Assist with systems enhancements and reporting automation opportunities.
* Qualifications
* * Education
* * Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.
* CPA Candidate enrolled in the CPA Professional Education Program (PEP) or recent graduate intending to pursue CPA designation.

* Experience:

** 1-3 years of relevant accounting, financial analysis, or project accounting experience preferred.
* Experience with in construction, electrical contracting, manufacturing, or other project-based industries is considered an asset.
* Exposure to job costing and project profitability analysis is preferred.
* Technical

Skills:

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* * Advanced Microsoft Excel skills are required*, including:
* Pivot Tables
* XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP
* SUMIFS and other analytical formulas
* Financial modeling
* Data analysis and reporting
* Strong systems aptitude with the ability to learn new software quickly.
* Experience with ERP systems (Vista, Sage, Acumatica, Dynamics 365, Net Suite, or similar) is an asset.
* Experience with Power BI or other business intelligence to

• Location Oakville , ON
• Work location On site
• Salary $ 75,000 YEAR annually
• Terms of employment Full time
• Starts as soon as possible
• vacancies 1 vacancy
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• Oakville, ON

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