Planning and Analytics - Senior Financial Analyst

Job summary

The Senior Financial Analyst will prepare annual budgets, forecasts, and complex financial models to support strategic business planning. They will also conduct profitability analyses and provide actionable financial insights to practice leaders and business services management.

Job details

Providing comprehensive analysis, reporting and insight to the management committee, the national practice group leaders and business services leadership is something you would enjoy doing? You have strong communication skills, are tech savvy and wish to make a difference in your team? You will be focusing on: Budgeting & Forecasting – Prepare annual budgets, forecasts, financial projections, and long-range financial outlooks to support business planning. Financial Performance Analysis – Monitor financial results against budget, forecast, and prior year performance, identifying key variances, risks, and opportunities. Profitability Analysis – Conduct profitability analyses across clients, matters, partners, and business units to support strategic decision-making. Business Partnering – Collaborate with FP&A Managers and business leaders to provide proactive financial insights and decision support. Financial Modeling – Develop and maintain complex financial models to support scenario planning, resource allocation, and investment decisions. Management Reporting – Prepare and present financial performance reports and insights to practice leaders and Business Services leadership, including recommendations for action. Data Analytics & Reporting – Leverage data from multiple systems to create meaningful financial reports, analyses, and management tools that support business decisions. Dashboard Development & Automation – Support the development and enhancement of Power BI, Tableau, and other reporting solutions to improve efficiency and reduce manual processes. Process Improvement – Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the accuracy, efficiency, and effectiveness of budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting processes. Policy Support & Ad Hoc Analysis – Contribute to the development of financial policies and procedures and provide ad hoc analysis to support management and strategic initiatives. What you bring to the role: Professional accounting designation (CPA preferred) combined with 3+ years of progressive experience in Financial Planning & Analysis, corporate finance, or a related field. Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Proven ability to work independently, take initiative, and drive projects to completion with minimal supervision. Excellent relationship-building and collaboration skills, with the ability to partner effectively with stakeholders across functions and locations. Continuous learning mindset with a demonstrated ability to quickly adopt new technologies, systems, and analytical tools. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking capabilities, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable business insights. Strategic mindset with the ability to understand both detailed financial drivers and broader business objectives. Advanced experience working with large, complex datasets and transforming information into clear, concise recommendations for management. Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey financial concepts to both finance and non-finance audiences. Advanced proficiency in financial modeling, reporting, and data visualization tools such as Excel, Power BI, Tableau, or similar analytics platforms. Bilingual (spoken and written French and English) is an asset. Why join our team: Hybrid work environment Retirement savings plan with employer contribution Benefit premiums paid by the firm Telemedicine services Wellness matters: Flexible health and wellness allowance that covers much more than gym memberships! Training and development programs based on your interests and needs The salary bands provided reflect the typical range for this role in the region indicated. We recognize that each candidate brings a unique set of experiences and skills, and final compensation will be thoughtfully determined based on individual qualifications and current market factors. Please note that salary will be discussed and negotiated during interview. Toronto: $81,500 - $100,700 Ready to join a proactive and modern firm that provides an exceptional career experience in an inclusive and collaborative environment? Come join us! 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What you’ll do

The Senior Financial Analyst will prepare annual budgets, forecasts, and complex financial models to support strategic business planning. They will also conduct profitability analyses and provide actionable financial insights to practice leaders and business services management.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a professional accounting designation, such as a CPA, and possess at least 3 years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis. Strong proficiency in financial modeling, data visualization tools, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders are required.

Benefits

• Retirement savings plan
• Employer contribution
• Benefit premiums paid by the firm
• Telemedicine services
• Flexible health and wellness allowance
• Training and development programs

Listed skills

• Power BI · Preferred
• Tableau · Preferred
• Budgeting · Preferred
• Management Reporting · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Financial planning · Preferred
• Financial analysis · Preferred
• Process Improvement · Preferred
• Forecasting · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Financial planning
• Financial analysis
• Budgeting
• Forecasting
• Financial modeling
• Profitability analysis
• Business partnering
• Data analytics
• Management reporting
• Dashboard development
• Power BI
• Tableau
• Excel
• Process improvement
• Strategic planning
• Communication
• Ad Hoc Analysis
• Financial Policy Development
• Continuous Development
• Performance Reporting
• Strategic Decision Making
• Management Reporting
• Reporting Solutions
• Business Objectives
• Business Decisions
• Bilingual (French/English)
• Accounting
• Data Analysis
• Automation
• Multilingualism
• Financial Forecasting
• Corporate Finance
• Management
• Business Partnering
• Business Planning
• Customer Service
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Training And Development
• Critical Thinking
• Data Visualization
• Decision Support Systems
• Finance
• Equities
• Financial Modeling
• Financial Planning
• Financial Statements
• Leadership
• Investment Decisions
• Problem Solving
• Performance Analysis

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Data & Analytics
• Management & Leadership
• Legal
• Consulting
• Financial Planning and Analysis Analyst
• Financial Analyst (General)
• Financial Analysts
• Financial and Investment Analysts

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