Senior Financial Analyst

Our client is looking to bring on a Senior Financial Analyst to their team. This role is full time, permanent and office based.
The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in  Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)  paired with practical  costing exposure  in a fast-paced, operational environment. You will work closely with finance and site leadership to analyze unit profitability, track operating expenses, and identify cost-saving opportunities across the business.

Key Responsibilities  Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)    Budgeting & Forecasting:  Drive the annual budget process and maintain rolling quarterly financial forecasts across multiple operational business units.
Variance & Performance Analysis:  Conduct monthly deep-dive analyses comparing actual financial performance against budget and forecast, identifying the core drivers behind revenue and cost variances.
Operational KPI Tracking:  Build and manage dynamic models to monitor key financial and operational metrics (e.g.,  Cost per Unit ,  Operating Margin ,  Asset Utilization , and  Yield ).
Management Reporting:  Prepare executive reporting packages, operational dashboards, and performance summaries for senior leadership.
Costing & Operational Finance    Profitability & Margin Analysis:  Evaluate product, service, customer, and contract profitability, including pricing structures and cost-recovery mechanisms.
Cost Allocation & Analysis:  Track and analyze fixed and variable costs, including direct labor, equipment leasing/maintenance, overhead allocation, and operational expenses.
Operational Partnership:  Collaborate directly with operational and site managers to review department spending, identify cost-containment opportunities, and drive process efficiency.
Qualifications & Skill Requirements

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related discipline. A professional designation/enrollment (CPA, CFA) or MBA is considered a strong asset.

Experience:

3–5+ years of progressive financial analysis experience combining  FP&A  and  Cost Accounting / Cost Analysis .
Environment:  Experience working in operations-heavy, production, distribution, or multi‑site business environments is preferred.
Technical

Skills:

Advanced proficiency in  Microsoft Excel  (financial modeling, pivot tables, data management).
Hands‑on experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.

Experience with BI and visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) is an asset.
Work Arrangement:  Must be capable of working  100% on‑site in the North Vaughan area
Operational Curiosity:  Ability to connect line‑item financial data directly to physical processes, assets, and operational workflows.
Communication:  Ability to translate complex financial and cost data into clear, actionable insights for non‑finance partners.
Analytical Problem-Solving:  Self‑motivated to investigate cost anomalies, dig into root causes, and recommend actionable solutions.

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