Financial Analyst, Operations, Contract

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**Job Details**:
Full Time Contract Role - 1 Year

Location: 205 Humber College Blvd, Etobicoke ON

Schedule: Monday to Friday

**Job Summary**:
As a Financial Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis, this role provides an excellent opportunity to drive the development and implementation of process in a dynamic environment to deliver top and bottom-line growth. This position will work closely with operation team in managing financial results. This role will need to possess strong analytical and critical thinking skills.

Now, if you were to come on board as a **Financial Analyst, Operations - Contract** we’d ask you to do the following for us:

- Summarize and provide weekly Flash, forecast numbers and give reasonable commentaries for variances.
- Review outstanding Accounts Receivables with the Operations team.
- Ensure forecast is updated on a timely basis.
- Analyzing crucial accounts in terms of forecast versus budget.
- Accurately forecast financial results
- Identify, quantify, and realize opportunities within the business to drive growth.
- Participate in new sales and existing business retention processes.
- Preparing costing / proforma sheets for new sales / existing businesses.
- Lead the financial / strategic reviews.
- Monitor KPI matrices to identify labor and supplies utilization opportunities.
- Deliver accurate short
- and long-term financial forecasts
- Act as financial lead for annual budget process
- Provide analysis during month-end close process
- Monitor receivables and inventory levels
- Identify and action risks and opportunities within the business
- Develop monthly financial presentations
- Liaise with Finance teams on key business trends, analysis, and accounting issues

Think you have what it takes to be our new **Financial Analyst, Operations**? We’re committed to hiring the best talent for the role. Here’s how we’ll know you are the best fit:

- Degree in finance, accounting, or business-related field
- Either possess or working towards an Accounting Designation.
- 3+ years of experience in FP&A or Accounting role
- Ability to articulate financials in a clear and concise manner
- Able to leverage quantitative data to influence decision makers
- Exceptional analytical and critical thinking skills
- Ability to partner with cross-functional Sales, Finance and Operations teams
- Attention to detail, able to produce reports and results that are validated and accurate
- Strong in MS Excel
- Can do attitude.