Overview Seeking a proactive, self-directed Senior Financial Analyst with the ability to produce accurate and timely internal and external financial reports. The Financial Analyst will be an integral member of the FP&A team, assisting with financial analysis, budgeting, month end reporting including forecasting, data analytics and other ad hoc projects. This role provides an exciting opportunity to obtain a wide range of experience in the various aspects of FP&A for the Canada region. How you'll make an impact Core responsibilities • Participate in the month end close process by supporting the collection and assembling of financial data while ensuring the completeness, existence and accuracy of results • Perform variance analysis of income statement accounts to identify and investigate unusual fluctuations • Gather and consolidate information to support the monthly forecasting process • Assist with the preparation of internal reporting packages for Management/Executive Team • Provide analysis and additional reporting in a timely manner to all queries from stakeholders, including National Presidents, as required • Involved in the organization’s budgeting process requiring this role to be a strong liaison with our regional offices • Responsible for generating budget models/templates used by the regional offices with accurate historical revenue and expense data • Support the Regional Finance Directors during month end and the budgeting process by responding to queries in a timely manner • Assist with the budget upload into the Cognos TM1 system and ensuring completeness/accuracy of the budget upload • Work closely with Data Analytics team to build a Sales and Production reporting framework About you Position Qualifications • Bachelor Degree in Accounting or Finance. A CPA designation or equivalent is required (or in the process) Contador Público Certificado (Certified Public Accountant) • 4 years relevant work experience • Experience in US GAAP a preference • General knowledge of accounting/financial/operational principles • Advanced Excel skills required, ability to create and edit Macros with VBA highly valued. Experience using SQL • Working experience with IBM Cognos/OneSource/JD Edwards or similar ERP. • Ability to conceptualize and assimilate data and present proposals/reports in a clear and concise manner • Strong interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal to interact with all levels in the organization as required • Team player, but can also work well autonomously. • Resourceful and flexible in adapting to a non-routine and fast paced environment. • Excellent organizational and time management skills • Must have a high degree of accuracy, very detail-oriented • Deadline driven, results-oriented, highly responsible and accountable • Proactive, strong initiative, self-motivated