Senior Financial Analyst

Type: Contract Role (3–6 months with the possibility of transitioning into a permanent hire)

The Senior Financial Analyst serves as a key financial co-pilot across revenue performance and client profitability. Sitting at the intersection of finance, data analytics, and operations, this role ensures precision in monthly reporting while driving forecasting efficiency, margin analysis, and system optimization. The ideal candidate blends strong technical financial acumen with the ability to bridge complex requirements across multiple departments and specialized service units.

Advantages

High Visibility: Facilitate regular financial updates and strategic reviews directly with leads, investment directors, and executive leadership.

Modern Tech Stack & BI Exposure: Work hands-on with enterprise tools including Hyperion, Cognos/TM1, Power BI, and Tableau.

Dynamic Environment: Sit at the intersection of commercial finance, data analytics, and cross-operations.

Responsibilities
Financial Planning, Revenue Management & Business Intelligence:

Lead month-end close procedures for revenue, inventory utilization, and cost allocations; draft and post complex journal entries in alignment with ASC 606 / revenue recognition standards.

Own the execution of budgeting, planning, and quarterly re-forecasting cycles; input and consolidate submissions using Hyperion.

Conduct detailed variance analyses (Actuals vs. Budget/Forecast) and synthesize key findings into concise monthly management presentations.

Maintain and enhance revenue/cost reporting modules in Cognos/TM1; build, scale, and maintain Power BI / Tableau dashboards to optimize financial visibility across departments.

Function as the primary finance liaison for internal and external audit engagements, maintaining robust internal controls.

Master financial database architecture to trace client and service-level transactions from source system through consolidated reporting.

Monitor and enforce vendor contractual obligations in compliance with contract terms and GAAP/IFRS; prepare associated vendor balance reconciliations, resolve variances, and book necessary adjustments.

Oversee contract compliance for key clients, coordinating client-led audits and ensuring transparency.

Facilitate regular financial updates and strategic reviews with agency leads, investment directors, and executive leadership.

Qualifications
Education & Credentials: Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Commerce, or a related quantitative field (CPA/CFA or progress toward certification is a plus).

Experience: 4+ years of progressive experience in corporate FP&A, revenue accounting, or commercial finance.

Systems & Software: Hands-on experience with IBM Cognos / TM1 and Oracle Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) or Enterprise Planning.

Technical Skills: Advanced Microsoft Excel capabilities (financial modeling, complex formulas, data structuring) paired with exposure to BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, or data analytics software).

Financial Acumen: Deep understanding of revenue recognition, trading models, and billing dynamics.

Soft Skills & Competencies: Strong narrative-building and executive presentation capabilities; ability to turn raw data into strategic insights; rigorous attention to detail and analytical problem-solving skills in high-volume environments; collaborative mindset with a track record of driving cross-functional alignment.

Summary
A high-impact 3–6 month contract opportunity for a Senior Financial Analyst with 4+ years of experience in corporate FP&A and revenue accounting. This role combines month-end close, budgeting, variance analysis, and vendor compliance with advanced data analytics and BI reporting (Hyperion, Cognos/TM1, Power BI/Tableau) to support executive decision-making.

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

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