Financial Analyst -Hybrid

Job Title: Financial Analyst - 6+ month contract
Job ID: 83100
Location: Toronto, Ontario


Overview:
This role is a Hybrid role, (3 days in the office). There is a possibility for a three time 6 month extension. The location is close to Union Station downtown Toronto. Start date is mid-October.

What you will be doing:

• Lead the preparation of Financial Statement budgeting to support the development, execution, and approval of the Annual Financial Plan.
• Manage business relationships and provide guidance, technical support, and training to budget Managers across all areas of the organization – while establishing productive client relationships fostering transparency as it relates to budgeting.
• Remain current on accounting principles and corporate policies as it relates to planning.
• Implement, adjust, recommend technical solutions, and support regular patchwork and testing for Essbase & Hyperion System(s) in addition to Oracle Project Accounting, while utilizing programming skills (VBA, SQL, Syntax and JavaScript).
• Improve current systems and applications for the business’ needs on front-end and as administrator for the team on the back end.
• Manage and adhere to Project related tracking (Capital & Operational Expense) for periodic reporting and, at times, daily administration that supports the entire organization.
• Provide decision support on cost benefit analysis, and/or opportunities for improvement to current processes.  Work along side team members to produce post-implementation analysis for Executive team review.
• Contribute and collaborate as a team member in cross functional settings.
• Communicate effectively with business partners and within the Finance division.
• Prepare models and scenarios as required for testing and improvement practices.
• Create and distribute dashboards and financial summaries to stakeholders and business partners on major KPIs and financial performance.
• The ability to conduct complex financial analysis and learn new financial software and systems with ease.
• Successfully communicate complex problems verbally, written or via decks/presentations as you assist the team in presenting key findings and recommendations to decision makers.
• Recognizes key financial, operational, business drivers of performance and integrates these into business insights and collaborate with the rest of Finance to incorporate into financial models for analysis and forecasting.
• Skills and Qualifications
• Post-secondary education in accounting/finance or a related field is required. An accounting or Finance designation (CPA, CFA, MBA, or equivalent) completed or in progress is an asset but not mandatory.
• Data-driven with the ability to analyze and review numbers and trends to support key business decisions.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, Access) is a must with VBA knowledge as an asset. 
• Experience using Hyperion Planning, Essbase, and Financial Reporting Studio.
• Experience using SAP asset but not mandatory.
• Programming skills for scripting and troubleshooting purposes (e.g., VBA, Java, SQL, Syntax) would be an asset.
• Strong technical skills with proficiency in SQL, Power BI (or alternatives), including experience with complex datasets would be an asset. 
• Ability to work in a fast-paced changing environment while managing multiple tasks and competing priorities while leveraging sound judgement and decision-making abilities.
• Highly motivated with strong drive for continuous improvement with or without direction.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, client services, problem solving abilities as you collaborate with team members and business partners across the corporation (both in the office and virtually).
• Experience related to financial planning, reporting and analysis in a retail merchandising environment is preferred.
• Highly developed business and financial acumen to drive business performance, embracing change and innovation.
• Detail oriented with strong organization skills is a must.