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Financial Analyst: III

Toronto, Ontario

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Requirements summary:

  • - Assist with special projects, financial modeling, and ad hoc analysis as required.
  • - 3 to 5 years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis, corporate finance, strategic finance or a similar role
  • - Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline.
  • - Experience with financial planning or ERP platforms such as Workday Adaptive Planning, Oracle, or similar systems.
  • - Knowledge of SQL and experience extracting or analyzing data from platforms considered an asset.
  • - Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets, including financial modeling and data analysis.
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Employer posting date
2026-11-03
First seen by our source
2026-11-04
Source record updated
2026-11-04

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Job description

Position: Financial AnalystLocation: Remote
Job Type: 6-Month Contract (40 hours per week)
Posting Type: Open Vacancy

Our client is seeking a Strategic Financial Analyst to join a dynamic, fast-paced environment on a contract basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys working with data, uncovering financial trends, and providing insights that support strategic business decisions.

In this role, you will work closely with cross-functional teams to support financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and analysis across Research & Development (R&D) functions.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead monthly financial analysis, comparing actual results against budgets and forecasts to identify trends, variances, and key business drivers.
- Collaborate with Accounting to validate financial results and ensure accuracy during month-end closing activities.
- Develop, update, and maintain monthly financial forecasts to support business planning.
- Prepare financial reports, presentations, and actionable insights for senior management and R&D leadership.
- Create and maintain dashboards to monitor travel and expense (T&E) spending and identify opportunities for improved cost management.
- Analyze financial data to support operational decisions and strategic initiatives.
- Partner with internal stakeholders to gather financial information and improve reporting processes.
- Assist with special projects, financial modeling, and ad hoc analysis as required.

Qualifications

- 3 to 5 years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis, corporate finance, strategic finance or a similar role
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline.
- Experience with financial planning or ERP platforms such as Workday Adaptive Planning, Oracle, or similar systems.
- Knowledge of SQL and experience extracting or analyzing data from platforms considered an asset.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets, including financial modeling and data analysis.
- Previous experience supporting month-end closing processes and financial reconciliations.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex financial information into clear business insights.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, including experience preparing reports for senior leadership.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with multiple departments.

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