Senior Financial Planning Analyst

Location: Toronto, CA Employment mode: Hybrid role requiring working for 2 days from AMS Downtown Toronto office. Job type: Full Time Permanent About Us Talent is our World. At AMS, we believe in nurturing talent and fostering a culture where passion for success thrives. As part of our commitment to your growth and development, we encourage you to explore opportunities available within our organization. Your talent is our greatest asset, and we're dedicated to providing avenues for you to reach its fullest potential. We do so by providing the environment, resources, networks, and career experiences essential for your progress. Take the next step in your career journey and discover our exciting opportunities. The Role We are currently looking for a Senior Finance Analyst in Toronto to support the Finance Business Partner Function to help drive business performance leading to the attainment of financial targets for the region. The successful applicant will support financial analysis of some portfolio in the Region, complement Management Accounting support on some transactional elements and should be ready to take on leadership responsibilities as the region grows. This is a hybrid position and will require the individual to work in the AMS office in Toronto Downtown 2 days a week. Key Accountabilities Support the quarterly Forecasting and Annual Budgeting process Input data into financial systems and challenge assumptions, while ensuring accuracy Support the Senior Finance Business Partner to compile forecast reports, analysis for presentation to leadership. Support budget and forecast activities such as submission deadlines, planning system data inputs and account analysis. Collaborate with various stakeholders, to align on model inputs and assumptions. Month-end support Coordinate with Management Accountants and Client teams during month-end to understand drivers of the performance Support the development of monthly reporting packages to facilitate monthly in-depth review of financial and operating results. Review financial and non-financial data for data integrity and accuracy. Work with Management Accountants to book necessary accruals to ensure accuracy of results. May be assigned Management Accounting responsibilities over some accounts as required. Project and Account Support Provide analysis over the region’s Portfolio clients by working with various stakeholders to manage and track performance of the accounts from post-sales handoff to execution Applicant should have a strong commercial awareness to provide financial analysis support to new accounts especially during mobilization by checking sales and pricing assumptions versus actual deployment metrics Independently identify opportunities to improve systems or processes within the finance function. Other Work with Management Accountants to analyze implementation costs to track to budget and communicate to key stakeholders. Support other responsibilities and ad hoc requests as assigned Skills & Experience Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance is a must have 1-2 years of Accounting experience is a must have 2-4 years of experience in a Financial Analyst role is ideal CPA or a Master’s degree in Finance is highly preferred Experience working for one of the Big 4 Accounting firms is a nice to have Strong Advanced MS Excel skills, and good background in finance systems Experience working with operations and other key players in a matrix organization. Experience analyzing trends and make deductions/insights from them - especially in the Service Industry Experience in managing priorities and the ability to give specific examples Strong financial modeling skills What you’ll get in return: Here at AMS, you have the opportunity to work on projects that integrate across our practice areas, supporting and innovating delivery for our clients. You’ll be part of a team with global capabilities and setting a new direction for us in terms of how we creatively solve our clients’ most pressing talent-related challenges. You can innovate, disrupt and influence with organisations that want to transform their operations and win the war for talent. What we offer: AMS offers you career opportunities in every direction you want to explore. We want to help you achieve whatever it is you aspire to – and we’ll give you the flexibility to allow you to give just as much attention to what’s important to you outside of work. Full training and support Stretching, challenging work A vibrant, diverse, and collaborative culture Flexible working – home/hybrid/in-office working available A competitive reward and benefits package The opportunity to embark on a recruitment career with one of the world’s leading recruitment companies Employee Resource Groups, including LGBTQ+ Allies, Hispanic, Veterans, Black Employee Network, Women's groups, and more We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class. Please let us know of any reasonable adjustments or accommodations you require during the recruitment process by emailing our team at talentacquisition.generalenquiries@weareams.com Hit the Apply now button to get your journey started Seniority level Associate Employment type Full-time Job function Finance Human Resources Services Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at AMS by 2x Get notified about new Financial Planning Analyst jobs in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. #J-18808-Ljbffr