Senior Financial Analyst FP&A

4 days ago

Toronto, ON, Canada Vaco by Highspring Full-time $80,000 - $100,000 Contract

The Senior Financial Analyst, FP&A, plays a key role in driving financial performance by delivering insightful analysis, accurate forecasting, and meaningful reporting to support strategic decision-making. This role partners closely with business leaders and cross-functional teams to provide financial guidance, monitor key performance indicators, and ensure alignment with corporate objectives. The role will require working in office, in midtown Toronto, 3 days a week.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the preparation of annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-range financial plans, ensuring accuracy and alignment with strategic goals.
  • Analyze monthly and quarterly financial results, identifying trends, variances, risks, and opportunities to improve business performance.
  • Develop and maintain financial models and dashboards to support business reviews and investment decisions.
  • Provide financial support for strategic initiatives, cost optimization, capital investments, and business cases.
  • Partner with business units to deliver actionable insights and improve operational efficiency.
  • Consolidate and present financial results, including variance analysis and scenario planning, to senior leadership.
  • Support the month‑end close process, ensuring timely and accurate accruals and reporting.
  • Drive process improvements and automation within the FP&A function to enhance reporting accuracy and efficiency.
  • Utilize financial systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Hyperion, or Anaplan) and advanced Excel skills to analyze and present data effectively.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (CPA or MBA preferred).
  • 4+ years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis or corporate finance.
  • Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
  • Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and financial planning tools (e.g., Hyperion, Power BI, Tableau).
  • High proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables, lookups, and financial modeling.

Seniority level

  • Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

  • Contract

Job function

  • Accounting/Auditing and Finance
  • Industries: Manufacturing