Senior Financial Analyst

We are recruiting on behalf of a growing company with a global footprint and strong presence in their specialty, currently seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join their dynamic team. This role is newly created, with a broad scope of finance responsibilities with a strategic and business partnering focus.

The role involves reviewing financial statements, variance analysis, and providing insights to drive strategic decision-making. The position offers a dynamic environment requiring a proactive, results-oriented candidate who excels in fast-paced, evolving settings.

Key Responsibilities and oversight

• Prepare monthly management reporting, including value-added commentary on P&L performance
• Lead the forecast and budgeting processes, challenging assumptions and presenting insights.
• Perform variance analysis on each business unit’s financials, summarizing root causes for reporting to senior management
• Oversee cash and balance sheet review to ensure working capital and liquidity metrics are met.
• Compile quarterly disclosure packages, ensuring completeness and accuracy of FS disclosures.
• Create and review monthly checks for IFRS compliance and sub-ledger accuracy.
• Monitor key metrics such as attrition, organic growth, recurring revenue, and pricing trends.
• Ensure timely completion of month-end, quarter-end, and year-end deliverables.
• Support new acquisitions post-close, including investment tracking and expense analysis.
• Prepare working papers for audits, facilitating audits with internal and external auditors.

Business unit support

• Develop strong relationships with finance and operational teams, providing excellent service.
• Identify efficiencies in reporting processes and implement automation solutions.
• Conduct ad-hoc financial analysis and deep dives; highlight risks and improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with business units to ensure accounting policy adherence and internal control compliance.

The company offers a competitive compensation package, including an attractive base salary and annual performance bonus, commensurate with experience. Full remuneration details will be disclosed to all candidates under consideration.

The successful candidate will possess the following

• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation or finalizing certification.
• Progressive public accounting experience from the pre-approved audit pathway.
• Advanced Excel skills with large datasets and effective presentation abilities.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to adapt to shifting business priorities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of engaging at all levels.
• Proactive, analytical, with a demonstrated ability to drive initiatives end-to-end.
• Self-motivated; capable of goal setting and meeting deadlines effectively.

Interested candidates should submit their résumé via this posting or email to ***email_hidden***. One of our consultants will contact you directly. We welcome applications from all CPA-qualified professionals seeking new opportunities.

Why partner with us?

Canadian Accounting Consultants is a specialized recruiting firm focused exclusively on the placement of CPAs in the Greater Toronto Area. With over 15 years of industry experience and a dedicated team of recruitment professionals, we are the preferred partner for Chartered Professional Accountants seeking valuable career advice and progressive opportunities with top employers. We are Your Partner in Search Success

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