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Associate Financial Analyst (Contract)
@ Agricorp
Guelph, Ontario
Overview
Agricorp, an agency of the Government of Ontario, is hiring an Associate Financial Analyst on a 12.5-month full-time contract in Guelph, in office. The role covers daily financial operations such as transaction processing, reconciliations, variance analysis, financial reporting and support for audit working papers. Pay is $35.19 to $41.40 per hour, and applications close October 7, 2026.
Pay:
$35.19–$41.40 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Transaction processing, reconciliations and variance investigations
- Preparing financial and management reporting and ad hoc analysis
- Supporting financial statements and audit working papers
- Researching accounting and operational issues
- Participating in finance projects and efficiency improvements
Requirements summary:
- Post-secondary degree in business, accounting, finance or equivalent
- Minimum 2 years relevant experience
- Understanding of financial or accounting systems
- Advanced Excel and Power BI
- Dynamics GP and IBM Cognos an asset
- Public sector experience an asset
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-29
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-12
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-12
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Finance & accounting |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | business, accounting, finance |
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Agricorp
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Connecting Producers with Programs
Full company description
As an agency of the Government of Ontario, Agricorp works with partners to contribute to a vibrant and sustainable agriculture industry. With more than 400 employees serving more than 47,000 producers province-wide, Agricorp delivers programs that help producers manage risk and remain financially secure. The agency was established in 1997 by the provincial government under the authority of the AgriCorp Act, 1996. Agricorp delivers a variety of programs and payments on behalf of the federal and provincial governments, including AgriStability, Farm Business Registration and Production Insurance. A full list of programs with brief descriptions is available at www.agricorp.com and select Find Programs. For additional information about Agricorp visit www.agricorp.com.
- LinkedIn followers
- 4,397
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 631
- Reported office locations
- 1 Stone Road West, Guelph, ON N1H 8M4, CA
- Business categories
- Test and Measurement
- Health Care
- Cannabis
- Consulting
- Risk Management
- Agriculture
- Professional Services
- Product Research
- Other recorded names
- Agricorp
- Specialties
- Insurance
- Risk Management
- and Agriculture
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 17,500,000
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
As an agency of the Government of Ontario, Agricorp works with partners to contribute to a vibrant and sustainable agriculture industry. With more than 400 employees serving more than 47,000 producers province-wide, Agricorp delivers programs that help producers manage risk and remain financially secure. The agency was established in 1997 by the provincial government under the authority of the AgriCorp Act, 1996…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Insurance |
| Company size | 201-500 employees |
| Headquarters | Guelph, ON |
| Organization type | Government Agency |
| Year founded | 1997 |
| Specialties | InsuranceRisk Managementand Agriculture |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 2 |
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Agricorp is looking for an Associate Financial Analyst to join our Finance department in the Corporate Services division. Agricorp’s Finance department is a dynamic, professional team responsible for day-to-day financial operations, including , investments, reconciliations and financial analysis, that support Agricorp’s overall strategic plan.
The Role
As the Associate Financial Analyst, you will be responsible for the delivery of specific Finance services, such as treasury, budgeting and reporting. You will also interpret and execute plans to ensure accuracy and timeliness, adhering to Agricorp policies, procedures, and standards and industry standards. In this role, you will:
- Be responsible for daily outputs, such as transaction processing and recording, government remittances, account analysis and reconciliations, variance investigations and analysis, and peer reviews
- Prepare and develop new financial and management reporting, analytical commentary, and ad hoc analysis as required by management and stakeholders
- Research and investigate accounting and operational issues
- Participate and support efforts related to preparation of financial statements and schedules, including supporting working papers, for audit purposes
- Participate in finance and company projects and initiatives (e.g. quality and efficiency improvements)
- Use knowledge and expertise to promote financial understanding across the organization
- Establish and maintain strong working relationships with appropriate levels of personnel across Agricorp, including management, the senior management team and non-management personnel
Job status: 12.5 months contract
Salary: $35.19/hour - $41.40/hour
Work status: Full time in office
Location: Guelph, Ontario
Qualifications
- Post-secondary degree in business, accounting, finance or equivalent
- Minimum 2 years relevant experience
- Understanding specific financial or accounting systems for planning, reporting and analysis
- Experience with Microsoft Office (specifically advanced Excel) and Power Bi
- Experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP and IBM Cognos software, an asset
- Experience in the public sector is an asset
- Current enrollment in CPA program encouraged to apply
Key Competencies
- Technical/professional knowledge – Understands and applies accounting and finance concepts and methodologies
- Attention to detail – Is conscientious, consistent, accurate and thorough
- Analytical thinking – Interprets, links, and analyzes information and situations by breaking them down into component parts and identifying patterns, connections, and underlying issues
- Critical judgement and problem solving – Exercises sound judgement in new situations in the absence of specific guidelines and/or direction
- Creativity and innovation – demonstrates curiosity, digging for information below the surface; suggest improvement to current approaches.
- Initiative – Identifies and deals with situations and issues proactively and persistently, seizing opportunities that arise
- Achieving quality results – Focuses efforts on managing one’s self to achieve high quality results consistent with the organization’s standards and measures, while managing risk
- Communication – Listens to others and communicates effectively, fostering open communication
- Planning and organizing – Develops, implements and adjusts plans to reach goals, able to multi-tasks and prioritize
Background
Agricorp, an agency of the government of Ontario.
Agricorp delivers government programs. These programs help protect the livelihood of over 47,000 Ontario farmers against the many risks farm businesses face every day. Our employees are skilled professionals who respond when industry and government need us, manage public funds with great care and integrity, and deliver a quality customer experience.
Agricorp helps grow Ontario agriculture. We underwrite $6-8 billion in risk each year. The agency was established in 1997, and since then we’ve made over $8 billion in payments to farmers when they needed it most.
Apply online
Please submit your application for this position by October 7, 2026.
Please advise if you require accommodation during the recruitment process.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted directly.
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