Senior Financial Analyst FP&A (12-Month Contract)

The Senior Financial Analyst, FP&A, plays a key role in driving financial performance by delivering insightful analysis, accurate forecasting, and meaningful reporting to support strategic decision-making. This role partners closely with business leaders and cross-functional teams to provide financial guidance, monitor key performance indicators, and ensure alignment with corporate objectives. The role will require working in office, in midtown Toronto, 3 days a week.

Responsibilities

Lead the preparation of annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-range financial plans, ensuring accuracy and alignment with strategic goals.

Analyze monthly and quarterly financial results, identifying trends, variances, risks, and opportunities to improve business performance.

Develop and maintain financial models and dashboards to support business reviews and investment decisions.

Provide financial support for strategic initiatives, cost optimization, capital investments, and business cases.

Partner with business units to deliver actionable insights and improve operational efficiency.

Consolidate and present financial results, including variance analysis and scenario planning, to senior leadership.

Support the month‑end close process, ensuring timely and accurate accruals and reporting.

Drive process improvements and automation within the FP&A function to enhance reporting accuracy and efficiency.

Utilize financial systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Hyperion, or Anaplan) and advanced Excel skills to analyze and present data effectively.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (CPA or MBA preferred).

4+ years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis or corporate finance.

Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.

Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and financial planning tools (e.g., Hyperion, Power BI, Tableau).

High proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables, lookups, and financial modeling.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries: Manufacturing