Senior Financial Analyst
Our client, a well-established engineering and manufacturing organization, is seeking a Financial Reporting & Systems Analyst to join its FP&A team. Reporting to the Manager of FP&A, this role is ideal for a CPA who enjoys month-end reporting, finding ways to make processes more efficient, and working closely with Operations to support business decisions.
Location: Markham, ON | On-site, 5 days a week
Compensation: $90,000 – $95,000
Measure of Success in this Role:
- Accurate, timely financial reporting packages, scorecards and analysis delivered on deadline
- More efficient reporting processes and reliable financial data across systems
- Being a trusted business partner to Finance and Operations, providing meaningful insights and resolving reporting issues
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Reporting & Analysis
- Support the month-end close by preparing financial reports and helping divisional finance teams meet group and corporate deadlines
- Prepare monthly and quarterly scorecards, labour utilization reporting and other management reports
- Prepare reporting packages, including variance analysis and supporting schedules
- Review consolidated results to identify variances and trends, and follow up with divisional stakeholders
- Support project and program financial tracking and reporting
- Provide ad hoc analysis for time-sensitive requests
Financial Systems & Data Integrity
- Maintain and improve reporting templates and tools that support recurring analysis, forecasting and management reporting
- Perform regular reconciliations across source systems, divisional submissions and management reports to ensure accuracy and consistency
- Investigate and resolve discrepancies
- Support effective internal controls over financial reporting
Business Partnership & Operational Support
- Work closely with divisional finance leads and project/program managers to understand business activity and support accurate reporting
- Follow up with stakeholders to understand business drivers and resolve outstanding reporting matters
Process Improvement
- Identify opportunities to improve the efficiency and accuracy of reporting processes
- Develop and maintain standardized templates, documentation and best practices
- Take part in finance system enhancements and continuous improvement initiatives
Basic Requirements:
- University degree in a relevant field and CPA designation (required)
- 3–4 years of accounting experience
- Exposure to project-based costing or a manufacturing/engineering environment is an asset, but not required
- Highly organized and detail-oriented, with pride and ownership in your work
- Able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- A proactive problem solver who works well both independently and in a collaborative, multicultural team
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
Software Experience:
- Advanced Excel skills (PivotTables, lookups, complex formulas)
- Experience with an ERP system; exposure to SAP, OneStream or similar planning and reporting tools is an asset
- Familiarity with Power BI or other reporting tools is a plus, along with a willingness to learn new systems
Use of Artificial Intelligence:
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position. All hiring decisions are reviewed and made by people.
