Lead Financial Analyst

About OpenText OpenText is a global leader in information management, where innovation, creativity, and collaboration are the key components of our corporate culture. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to partner with the most highly regarded companies in the world, tackle complex issues, and contribute to projects that shape the future of digital transformation. AI-First. Future-Driven. Human-Centered. At OpenText, AI is at the heart of everything we do—powering innovation, transforming work, and empowering digital knowledge workers. We’re hiring talent that AI can’t replace to help us shape the future of information management. Lead Financial Analyst (Senior) Senior Level • Full-time As a member of the FP&A organization, the person in this role will partner across the organization to consolidate, monitor, process and report OPEX and P&L results. The ideal candidate has experience in business partnership to assist business leaders in making informed operational and investment decisions. The Lead Financial Analyst will draw heavily on their financial modeling and system skills to provide insights to help drive financial decision making that yields maximum, long‑term value for the business. The ideal candidate is a well‑rounded performer who thrives in a fast‑paced and demanding environment, embraces a collaborative work style and possesses a clear customer and operations focus, with a passion for business support. Responsibilities Consolidation, validation, and reporting P&L performance, including variance analysis and commentary. Support monthly forecasting and annual planning in partnership with the business. Recommend actions by analyzing and interpreting financial and operational data. This may include scenario analysis, aggregation of necessary data, development of supporting models, coordination with business leaders to determine assumptions, and completion of key metrics, reporting, and benchmarks. Gather information and data from various systems and reporting tools, and bring those data points together to provide granular insight into the various models. Perform ad‑hoc analysis to support various business initiatives and special projects. Qualifications A track record of good judgment and decision‑making in positions with significant responsibility. Highly autonomous and able to independently identify high‑value projects and drive them to completion. Demonstrated capability in cross‑functional team environments. Having and being able to articulate/defend an informed opinion on important topics. Process improvement and automation. 5+ years of progressive experience in a Finance role, preferably in FP&A with business partnership experience. Outstanding data analytical and problem‑solving skills, with attention to detail. Strong Excel, financial and ERP reporting, Power BI, Tableau skills. Self‑starter, proactive, with the ability to multi‑task. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills at all levels within the company. Technology or Telecommunications industry experience preferred. Collaborative, able to influence across teams, comfortable dealing with ambiguity. Work both independently and as part of a team. Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or Economics. Benefits & Culture OpenText is more than a corporation—it’s a global community built on trust, character, and purpose. Here, we act ethically, care deeply about people, and always put our customers first. We help teams succeed through collaboration, tackle challenges with resilience, and innovate with intention. Join us on our mission to drive positive change through privacy, technology, and teamwork. At OpenText, we don’t just have a culture—we live our values. OpenText’s efforts to build an inclusive work environment go beyond simply complying with applicable laws. Our Employment Equity and Diversity Policy provides direction on maintaining a working environment that is inclusive of everyone, regardless of culture, national origin, race, color, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, family status, age, veteran status, disability, religion, or other basis protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please contact us at hr@opentext.com. Our proactive approach fosters collaboration, innovation, and personal growth, enriching OpenText’s vibrant workplace. Additional Information Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at OpenText by 2x. Get notified about new Lead Financial Analyst jobs in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. #J-18808-Ljbffr