Lead Financial Analyst

4 days ago

Waterloo, Ontario, Canada Open Text Corporation Full time

Hiring Manager: Andrea Hansen

Talent Acquisition Advisor: Nancy Jbeily

Job Code Level: FGP4

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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. Join us.

Your Impact

As a member of the FP&A organization, the person in this role will partner across the org to consolidate, monitor, process and report OPEX and P&L results.  The ideal candidate has experience in business partnership in order 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.

What the role offers:

Consolidation, validation, and reporting P&L performance, including variance analysis and commentary.Support monthly forecasting and annual planning in partnership with the businessRecommending 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.  Ability to bring those data points together in a meaningful way to provide granular insight into the various modelsPerform ad-hoc analysis to support various business initiatives and special projects.

What you need to succeed:

  • 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.

One Last Thing
 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. Choose us because you want to be part of a company that empowers you to make a meaningful impact.

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 submit a ticket at Ask HR. Our proactive approach fosters collaboration, innovation, and personal growth, enriching OpenText's vibrant workplace.

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