Financial Analyst

Résumé du poste

The role involves producing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and facilitating review discussions with stakeholders. Additionally, the analyst manages month-end tasks, balance sheet reconciliations, and supports budget planning and forecasting.

Détails du poste

We are looking for a Financial Analyst to support accurate reporting, insightful analysis, and disciplined financial processes for our client in the Waterloo, Ontario area. This position contributes to routine accounting activities while helping leaders understand performance, monitor results, and make informed business decisions. The successful candidate will balance detailed transactional work with broader financial analysis in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: • Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, assess performance fluctuations, and explain the factors influencing results. • Facilitate financial review discussions with stakeholders and present clear commentary on trends, risks, and variances. • Build and maintain reporting tools such as dashboards, KPI summaries, and variance analysis packages for management use. • Support budget planning and forecast updates by revising assumptions and reflecting operational changes in financial projections. • Complete month-end tasks including journal posting, reconciliation work, and review of subledger activity to ensure accuracy. • Reconcile balance sheet accounts and banking activity on a regular basis, investigate discrepancies, and resolve outstanding items promptly. • Manage financial administration related to capital spending, leased vehicles, finance master data updates, and required corporate reporting. • Provide timely support for audit requests, government filings, compliance activities, and process improvements across finance operations. Requirements Of the Position • University degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related discipline. • At least 2 years of experience in a finance or accounting position. • Working knowledge of accounting standards, reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting practices. • Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications. • Experience using large integrated ERP or financial systems and the ability to learn new software quickly. • Effective communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail. • Ability to manage deadlines, work independently, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster. This job posting is for a current vacancy with our client. 05210-0013502679

Ce que vous ferez

The role involves producing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and facilitating review discussions with stakeholders. Additionally, the analyst manages month-end tasks, balance sheet reconciliations, and supports budget planning and forecasting.

Exigences

A university degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field is required along with at least 2 years of finance or accounting experience. Candidates must be proficient in Microsoft Excel and have experience working with large integrated ERP systems.

Compétences indiquées

• ERP systems · Souhaitée
• Financial Reporting · Souhaitée
• Compliance · Souhaitée
• Microsoft Excel · Souhaitée
• Analyse financière · Souhaitée
• Forecasting · Souhaitée

Autres compétences pertinentes

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Financial Reporting
• Variance Analysis
• Budget Planning
• Forecasting
• Journal Entries
• Account Reconciliation
• KPI Dashboards
• ERP Systems
• Microsoft Excel
• Financial Analysis
• Audit Support
• Compliance

Domaines d’emploi

• Finance & Accounting
• Manufacturing
• Food & Beverage
• Data & Analytics