Specialized Finance Analyst

Work Location:

Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Hours:

37.5

The Intermediate/Specialized Financial Analyst provides financial analysis, reporting, forecasting, and decision‑support for senior leaders within the Finance organization. The role is responsible for delivering accurate and timely financial insights, supporting planning and forecasting cycles, identifying risks and opportunities, ad‑hoc reporting deliverables, and driving continuous process improvements through data analytics and automation.

• Financial Management & Analysis Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting processes. Perform variance analysis against plan, forecast, and prior periods. Develop financial models to assess business performance and emerging trends. Prepare executive‑level commentary, presentations, and management reporting packages. Identify financial risks and opportunities and provide recommendations to management.
• Planning & Forecasting Support quarterly forecasts, annual planning, and strategic initiatives. Maintain and enhance forecasting models and planning tools. Assist with workforce planning, expense management, and budget monitoring. Partner with business stakeholders to understand drivers impacting financial results.
• Business Partnership Build strong relationships with Finance and business partners. Translate complex financial information into clear insights for decision‑making. Support ad‑hoc analysis and executive requests. Participate in special projects and enterprise initiatives.
• Process Improvement & Automation Identify opportunities to improve reporting efficiency, controls, and data quality. Leverage Excel, Power BI, Power Query, Hyperion, and other reporting tools. Support automation and AI‑enabled solutions to streamline Finance processes. Document and maintain financial processes and procedures.
• Risk & Controls Ensure adherence to internal controls, accounting policies, and governance requirements. Support audit and regulatory requests as required. Escalate issues and risks in a timely manner.

• Required Undergraduate degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related discipline.
• Required 2–5 years of progressive experience in Finance, FP&A, Financial Reporting, or Management Accounting.
• Required Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and financial modeling skills.
• Required Advanced Excel skills.
• Required Experience preparing management reporting and executive presentations.
• Required Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Preferred CPA designation or CPA candidate.
• Preferred Experience with Hyperion, Essbase, Power BI, Power Query, or similar financial systems.
• Preferred Experience supporting forecasting, budgeting, and workforce planning processes.
• Preferred Knowledge of banking or financial services industry.

• Accurate and timely financial reporting.
• High‑quality executive insights and decision support.
• Effective management of forecasts and planning deliverables.
• Demonstrated process improvements and automation opportunities.
• Strong stakeholder satisfaction and partnership.

Work activities include a blend of highly collaborative activities and individual deliverables. Individuals are expected to be onsite 4 days a week. Colleagues may spend more or less days in office as required by the business line.

This job opportunity is subject to provincial regulation for employment purposes.