Financial Analyst

Job summary

The Financial Analyst supports the finance team by preparing financial reports, performing variance analysis, and managing budgeting and forecasting activities. They also develop financial models and dashboards while partnering with business leaders to provide actionable insights for decision-making.

Job details

Role: Financial Analyst Reports to: Financial Planning and Analysis, Manager Location: Toronto, Ontario – Hybrid Description: The Financial Analyst supports the Finance and Accounting team by preparing financial reports, performing data analysis, assisting with reconciliations, and supporting budgeting and forecasting activities. This role helps ensure the accuracy of financial information and provides analytical support for business decision-making. The successful candidate will work closely with Finance, Accounting, Accounts Receivable, and operational teams to maintain reporting integrity and support ongoing financial processes. Job Duties: The duties of this position include, but are not limited to: Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, performance metrics, and KPIs. Perform variance analysis against budget, forecast, and prior year results, identifying key financial and operational drivers. Support the annual budgeting process and periodic forecasting cycles. Develop, maintain, and improve financial models, reports, dashboards, and planning tools. Analyze revenue, expenses, profitability, and business trends, providing actionable insights and recommendations. Partner with business leaders to support financial planning, performance management, and decision-making. Extract, validate, and analyze financial and operational data from ERP and reporting systems. Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards and management reporting solutions. Support reporting automation, process improvements, and data accuracy initiatives. Assist with month-end and year-end activities, including reporting and analysis requirements. Support strategic planning through scenario modeling, sensitivity analysis, and business case evaluations. Prepare ad hoc analyses and participate in special projects as required. Essential Qualifications, Skills, and Attributes: Analytical skills with a knack for numbers Understanding of accounting principles Proven ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records Hands-on experience in operating spreadsheets and accounting software (Net Suites Oracle) High Proficiency in English and in MS Office, including Power Bi and Power Query. High degree of accuracy and attention to detail Education and Experience Required: Successful completion of post-secondary education preferably in bookkeeping, accounting or related field or Completion of two years (first level) of a recognized professional accounting program (ex. Chartered Accounting, Certified General Accounting) or equivalent working experience 2-4 accounting experience is required Compensation and Benefits: Compensation: $70,000 per annum Comprehensive health benefits through SunLife, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), as well as participation in the company’s RRSP matching program. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary bonus. Contact Information: While we thank all applicants, only those who are shortlisted will be contacted. About ILSC, ELS, Greystone College & Greystone Institute A world leader in language education & vocational training, ILSC Education Group, which opened its first language school in Vancouver, Canada in 1991 and Greystone College in 2002, offers life-changing educational experiences in Canada, Australia, Ireland and India, some of the world’s most attractive and popular English-speaking work and study destinations. Since opening its first school in Vancouver, BC, Canada, ILSC has become a world leader in language and career training and has grown to include 10 incredible locations around the world, in Vancouver, Toronto and Montréal, Canada; New Delhi, India; and Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth, Australia; and Dublin, Ireland; as well as two online language schools, ILSC HELLO and ILSC ALLO. In 2025, ILSC Education Group launched Greystone Institute, a new Higher Education provider in Brisbane. In early 2022, ILSC Education Group joined forces with ELS Educational Services, bringing together over 100 years of combined experience delivering life-changing learning experiences to international students. Since 1961, when ELS Educational Services opened its first school in Washington DC, ELS has developed a global reputation for delivering top-quality English language programs. ELS now has the most extensive network of on-campus English language programs and University partners, across the USA. Our mission is to provide our global community with transformative learning, living and work experiences by offering the finest language, career and higher education programs. Our Core Values PASSION: To enrich & transform people’s lives INNOVATION: To evolve through creativity & diversity. RESPECT: To treat everyone with compassion & dignity. COLLABORATION: To build community & achieve more together. INTEGRITY: To act responsibly & ethically in everything we do. ELS, ILSC, Greystone College and Greystone Institute are committed to providing a barrier-free environment and are proud to be Equal Employment Opportunity employers. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact HR at HR@ilsc.com.

What you’ll do

The Financial Analyst supports the finance team by preparing financial reports, performing variance analysis, and managing budgeting and forecasting activities. They also develop financial models and dashboards while partnering with business leaders to provide actionable insights for decision-making.

Requirements

Candidates must have 2-4 years of accounting experience and a post-secondary education in bookkeeping, accounting, or a related field. Proficiency in MS Office, Power BI, and accounting software like NetSuite Oracle is required.

Benefits

• Health benefits
• Employee assistance program
• RRSP matching program
• Discretionary bonus

Listed skills

• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Data analysis · Preferred
• Budgeting · Preferred
• Forecasting · Preferred
• Power BI · Preferred
• ERP systems · Preferred
• MS-Office · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Financial reporting
• Data analysis
• Budgeting
• Forecasting
• Variance analysis
• Financial modeling
• Power BI
• Power Query
• Accounting principles
• ERP systems
• Reconciliations
• Performance metrics
• KPIs
• Scenario modeling
• Sensitivity analysis
• MS Office
• Business Metrics
• Reporting and Analysis
• Solutions Support
• Management Reporting
• Variance Analysis
• Ethical Standards And Conduct
• Compassion
• Planning
• Analytical Skills
• Accounts Receivable
• Accounting
• Bookkeeping
• Accounting Software
• Data Analysis
• Automation
• Financial Forecasting
• Business Case
• Dashboard
• Strategic Planning
• Spreadsheets
• Decision Making
• Creativity
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Performance Management
• English Language
• Finance
• Financial Analysis
• Financial Modeling
• Financial Planning
• Financial Statements
• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Innovation
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Language Education

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Data & Analytics
• Administrative
• Financial Analyst
• Financial Analyst (General)
• Financial Analysts
• Financial and Investment Analysts

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