Sr. Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis

Responsibilities

• Provide supportive guidance and consultancy in the multi‑facet areas of Finance:
  • Month‑End Duties:
    • Ensure accrual of revenue and related cost of revenue are completed in a timely manner
    • Own Budget Control Report reviews with internal stakeholders including Execution, Strategy and Enterprise Account Teams
    • Responsible for submitting Invoicing and Billing entries for AR and AP to our vendors and clients
    • Ensure adherence to revenue recognition policies for new and existing lines of businesses and products
    • Reconciliation with internal shared financial service for accounts receivable, accounts payable, operations, and corporate accounting as it relates to timely review and submission of revenue entries with a view to credit and debit entries
• Work closely with Manager to create or improve existing financial processes as it relates to new and existing products
• Provide analytical reporting and ongoing development of business solutions
• Analyze financial data and develop financial models and cost projections
• Manage the finance forecast process (Monthly Forecast, Quarterly Forecast) and coordinate and resolve all forecast related issues. Work closely with key stakeholders including Account Management, Media Operations and Corporate Accounting
• Schedule periodic meetings with these stakeholders to provide updates to the team and address key issues
• Improve and streamline existing finance actuals reporting and forecasting processes
• Ensure team and personal deliverables are met on time and steward workflow and project management. Establish a work plan for each deliverable and direct and define for the team key task assignments and partner and client liaison
• Analyze and explain variances versus appropriate comparative periods
• Prepare accurate annual finance budget & reforecast, considering scope of work and media budget changes
• Support Manager with assessing and communicating monthly risks and opportunities
• Coordinate Insertion Orders, billing approvals with inter‑company partner(s)
• Prepare ad‑hoc reports for internal clients and stakeholders as required
• Assist with Internal and External audits throughout the year

• 3+ years progressive experience in a financial management or back‑office reporting role
• Understanding of financial accounting principles
• Excellent analytical skills and experience building and working with financial models
• Intermediate to advanced competency in Excel and Power Point
  • Data mining/modeling skills are an asset
  • Attention to detail while working with large data sets
• High degree of organizational and time‑management skills
• Excels in a high‑growth, fast‑paced, agile environment
• Excellent communication skills and collaborative approach
• Self‑starter, motivated and curious – an inclination towards improvement is an asset
• Experience with Canadian industry tools for media buying and financial operations is an asset
• Bachelor’s degree or college diploma in a related field such as Business Administration, Advertising, Marketing or Finance

We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability can be made at any stage of application and employment.

Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check. Details will be provided through the application process.

Hiring Range: $60,000.00 – $82,500.00 per year.