Financial Analyst

Responsibilities

Position Summary:  

 

This position will be the Finance business partner for our transportation stakeholders, utilizing strong financial reporting, analytical, critical thinking, and communication skills to support cross functional partners. The Financial Analyst will own the relationship with their respective business partners and provide financial analytics, planning, reporting and processing to support management in driving the business forward. 

 

Position Responsibilities may include, but not limited to: 

• Weekly, monthly, and quarterly financial reporting activities, including:
  • Preparing financial/operational reports
  • Analyzing results vs. budget/forecast – including root cause analysis, developing action plans, and executing on those plans with team management/cross-functional partners
  • Preparing and validating journal entries
  • Reconciling key balance sheet account
  • Preparing financial reports and projections for external stakeholders
  • Serving as primary back up for Mississauga Head Office financial reporting
  • Managing monthly mileage reporting
  • Managing monthly branch transfer financial reconciliations
• Collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data, quantifying financial opportunity/risk, and communicating the optimal business decisions/actions
• Developing annual business plans and quarterly forecasts in collaboration with business partners
• Leading and/or participating in strategic business initiatives
• Developing/maintaining key metrics as required
• Performing other ad hoc analysis to support business needs
• Other projects or duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience: 

• 2+ years of experience in financial reporting/analysis/financial planning
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Business, Commerce or other quantitative discipline
• Working towards business related designation (i.e., CPA, CFA, etc.)
• Advanced problem solving and critical thinking in compiling and analyzing information
• Ability to understand cross functional impact and communicate with stakeholders
• Ability to work independently in a detail-oriented, fast-paced environment while meeting set deadlines
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Advanced Excel Skills
• Knowledge of accounting software (i.e. JD Edwards) and databases (i.e. HOST, Hyperion, Cognos)
• This position must pass a post-offer background check

 

 

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