Are you an financial analyst with previous experience within a large corporation in the IT industry? Have you been responsible for conducting variance analysis, financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting? Are you looking for a new opportunity to develop your skills in a recognized organization? If so, we have an excellent opportunity for you!We are currently looking for a Financial Analyst to support our client, a globally recognized technology company, in their Downtown Toronto office (working remotely until further notice). In this role you will work full time hours on a 3 month assignment (with potential for extension), and earn a pay rate competitive within the industry. As a Financial Analyst you will support the Canada Sales and Services Finance Team, with responsibilities included but not limited to:• Help build, support, and monitor key metrics such as annual/bi-annual plans, weekly, monthly, quarterly forecasts, P&L, and expense targets.• Help drive forecasting discipline and cadence with Sales Management • Support a culture and environment that aligns to governing policies and best practices (OPEX/Booking). • Ensure Company assets are protected through tight controls on labs/demo loans• Engage with cross functional teams including: Sales Management, Finance, Commercial Finance, Business Units, Cisco Capital, Legal, Revenue Accounting, and various FP&A teams.• Assist in designing process improvements for financial analysis based on understanding business needs and macro environment / industry trends. • Participate in the New Year Readiness cycle – helping the team set and cascade goals and restate prior years if there are any account movements/hierarchy changes.ADVANTAGES• Gain experience working for an industry leading organization• Work full time hours on a 3 month assignment, with potential for extension• Earn a competitive pay rate within the industry• Downtown Toronto, ON location (working remotely until further notice)RESPONSIBILITIES• Help build, support, and monitor key metrics such as annual/bi-annual plans, weekly, monthly, quarterly forecasts, P&L, and expense targets.• Help drive forecasting discipline and cadence with Sales Management • Support a culture and environment that aligns to governing policies and best practices (OPEX/Booking). • Ensure Company assets are protected through tight controls on labs/demo loans• Engage with cross functional teams including: Sales Management, Finance, Commercial Finance, Business Units, Cisco Capital, Legal, Revenue Accounting, and various FP&A teams.• Assist in designing process improvements for financial analysis based on understanding business needs and macro environment / industry trends. • Participate in the New Year Readiness cycle – helping the team set and cascade goals and restate prior years if there are any account movements/hierarchy changes.QUALIFICATIONS• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in finance, business administration, or related field• Minimum 3+ years of relevant work experience across multiple finance disciplines• Software: Intermediate MS Excel skills, along with Tableau experience• Ability to lead and work collaboratively within a team of professionals• Collaborates to solve complex problems; uses sophisticated analytical thought to exercise judgment and identify innovative solutions; Communicates difficult concepts and negotiates to adopt a different point of view.• Expert knowledge of financial analysis, financial forecasting, and modeling, managing expenses and finances and financial risk managementSUMMARYAre you an financial analyst with previous experience within a large corporation in the IT industry? Have you been responsible for conducting variance analysis, financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting? Are you looking for a new opportunity to develop your skills in a recognized organization? If so, we have an excellent opportunity for you!We are currently looking for a Financial Analyst to support our client, a globally recognized technology company, in their Downtown Toronto office (working remotely until further notice). In this role you will work full time hours on a 3 month assignment (with potential for extension), and earn a pay rate competitive within the industry.