Senior Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis (12 months)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform financial analysis and modelling for key deliverables: forecast, budget and long-term plan, which includes gathering data from the accounting systems and inputs from other departments, comparing inputs to MD&A and FS or external data to assess reasonability, and preparing actual vs reforecast, actual vs budget, and version-over-version analyses;
• Communicate effectively and maintain quality relationships with other departments;
• Gather, organize, and analyze large amounts of data accurately;
• Prepare and present a variety of reports and recommendations in a concise manner;
• Support monthly and quarterly close process through close partnership with the accounting teams;
• Maintain a continuous improvement mindset, look to create process efficiencies and reduce manual work;
• Other ad hoc analyses / projects as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent organizational and analytical skills. Detail-oriented with the ability to manipulate and interpret large volumes of data (i.e. work with complex formulae);
• Solid technical financial skills and understanding of workflows;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with various levels;
• Self-driven individual to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment with a “can-do” attitude;
• Strong team player;
• Proficient in Word, Excel and Outlook;
• University degree in Accounting or Finance;
• Minimum 3 years of relevant working experience;
• CPA or CFA designation is an asset.