Financial Analyst

Our client is seeking a Financial Analyst to join their finance team in a highly analytical and business-facing role. This position offers the opportunity to support a complex organization through financial analysis, forecasting, reporting, process improvement initiatives, and strategic decision-making. The successful candidate will work closely with finance leadership and stakeholders across the organization, providing insights and recommendations that support operational and financial performance. Key Responsibilities • Manage the financial administration of assigned programs and business areas, including forecasting, cash flow management, financial reporting, and ongoing financial analysis. • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc financial reports, including variance analysis against budgets, forecasts, and prior periods. • Develop meaningful analytical commentary and recommendations to support management decision-making. • Research accounting and financial issues and provide guidance on appropriate solutions. • Investigate operational and financial challenges, identify root causes, and recommend corrective actions. • Review existing processes and internal controls, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and risk management. • Support financial systems administration, reporting enhancements, and implementation of process improvements. • Participate in cross-functional projects, ensuring financial considerations and process impacts are appropriately assessed. • Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the organization and act as a trusted finance partner. • Support the development of team members through knowledge sharing, collaboration, and mentorship. Qualifications • CPA designation or actively pursuing completion of a CPA designation. • Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related discipline. • Minimum 2 years of progressive accounting, finance, FP&A, or financial analysis experience. • Experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and variance analysis. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex financial and operational information. • Intermediate to advanced Excel skills. • Experience working with ERP systems and financial reporting tools. • Ability to identify process improvement opportunities and implement practical solutions. • Strong communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to work effectively across all levels of an organization. • Self-starter with sound judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Preferred Qualifications • Experience working in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment. • Exposure to Microsoft Dynamics GP, Power BI, SharePoint, or similar reporting and business systems. • Experience supporting projects involving process improvement, systems enhancements, or business transformation initiatives. Ideal Candidate Profile The ideal candidate combines strong financial analysis and forecasting capabilities with excellent business partnering skills. They are naturally curious, proactive in solving problems, comfortable working independently, and able to translate data into actionable insights that support organizational objectives. This is for a current vacancy with a Robert Half client Robert Half uses proprietary AI to screen applicants who apply directly to postings via www.roberthalf.ca

The role involves managing financial administration, forecasting, and reporting for assigned programs while providing analytical commentary to support management decisions. The analyst will also identify process improvements and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to enhance operational performance.

Candidates must have a minimum of 2 years of progressive finance or accounting experience and a post-secondary degree in a related field. A CPA designation or active pursuit of one is required, along with advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems.

• Problem solvingPreferred
• Microsoft ExcelPreferred
• CommunicationPreferred
• Financial analysisPreferred

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Financial Analysis
• Forecasting
• Financial Reporting
• Variance Analysis
• Cash Flow Management
• Process Improvement
• Budgeting
• Excel
• ERP Systems
• Business Partnering
• Strategic Decision-Making
• Internal Controls
• Problem Solving
• Communication
• Relationship Building
• Financial Administration

• Finance & Accounting
• Data & Analytics
• Government & Public Sector
• Consulting
• Administrative

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Apply by

Sep 16, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Associate

Application method

Direct apply is available