Financial Reporting & Systems Analyst

Senior Financial Analyst

Our client, a well-established engineering and manufacturing organization, is seeking a Financial Reporting & Systems Analyst to join its FP&A team. Reporting to the Manager of FP&A, this role is ideal for a CPA who enjoys month-end reporting, finding ways to make processes more efficient, and working closely with Operations to support business decisions.

Location: Markham, ON | On-site, 5 days a week

Compensation: $90,000 – $95,000

Measure of Success in this Role:

• Accurate, timely financial reporting packages, scorecards and analysis delivered on deadline
• More efficient reporting processes and reliable financial data across systems
• Being a trusted business partner to Finance and Operations, providing meaningful insights and resolving reporting issues

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Support the month-end close by preparing financial reports and helping divisional finance teams meet group and corporate deadlines
• Prepare monthly and quarterly scorecards, labour utilization reporting and other management reports
• Prepare reporting packages, including variance analysis and supporting schedules
• Review consolidated results to identify variances and trends, and follow up with divisional stakeholders
• Support project and program financial tracking and reporting
• Provide ad hoc analysis for time-sensitive requests

Financial Systems & Data Integrity

• Maintain and improve reporting templates and tools that support recurring analysis, forecasting and management reporting
• Perform regular reconciliations across source systems, divisional submissions and management reports to ensure accuracy and consistency
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies
• Support effective internal controls over financial reporting

Business Partnership & Operational Support

• Work closely with divisional finance leads and project/program managers to understand business activity and support accurate reporting
• Follow up with stakeholders to understand business drivers and resolve outstanding reporting matters

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve the efficiency and accuracy of reporting processes
• Develop and maintain standardized templates, documentation and best practices
• Take part in finance system enhancements and continuous improvement initiatives

Basic Requirements:

• University degree in a relevant field and CPA designation (required)
• 3–4 years of accounting experience
• Exposure to project-based costing or a manufacturing/engineering environment is an asset, but not required
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with pride and ownership in your work
• Able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• A proactive problem solver who works well both independently and in a collaborative, multicultural team
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English

Software Experience:

• Advanced Excel skills (PivotTables, lookups, complex formulas)
• Experience with an ERP system; exposure to SAP, OneStream or similar planning and reporting tools is an asset
• Familiarity with Power BI or other reporting tools is a plus, along with a willingness to learn new systems

Use of Artificial Intelligence:

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position. All hiring decisions are reviewed and made by people.