Senior Financial Analyst - Financial Planning and Analysis

Do you thrive as a strategic partner, utilizing scenario modeling and data-driven insights to robustly challenge forecasting assumptions for annual budgets and quarterly forecasts? Are you passionate about modernizing the Finance function, leading transformation projects that automate processes (using tools like Power BI/Oracle Analytics and even AI/ML capabilities) to drive simplicity and added value?

Do you possess the essential mix of 4+ years of progressive FP&A experience in a global/multi-entity organization and a collaborative mindset, positioning yourself as a trusted business partner who communicates financial narratives with impact?

If you answered yes, we are looking for a high-calibre and curious individual to join a dynamic team focused on evolving the finance function. This role is a key driver in the modernization roadmap, requiring an agile, open-minded, and innovation-focused mindset.

We are seeking a proactive and intellectually curious Senior Financial Analyst to be a central figure in reimagining how the Finance function operates. This role is dedicated to delivering excellence in core FP&A activities while aggressively pursuing process efficiencies, automation, and advanced analytics to enhance management decision-making and support regional business leaders. The hiring manager is particularly keen on a candidate with a digital mindset and a passion for continuous improvement and innovation.

Advantages
- Competitive base salary
- Annual bonus
- Excellent health and dental program
- RRSP match program
- Hybrid working - 3 days in office
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Financial support for CPA dues/professional development

Responsibilities
Financial Planning, Analysis & Reporting

- Month-End Expertise: Generate, validate, and review complex financial reports using Oracle EPM (HFM/Planning) and relevant reporting hierarchies.
- Performance Insight: Independently investigate and resolve unexpected financial variances, liaising with global and regional stakeholders to gather clarifications and synthesize key insights and performance drivers for senior management.
- Visual Storytelling: Utilize data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Oracle Analytics) to enhance the clarity, impact, and "storytelling" of financial results.
- Forecasting & Budgeting: Provide hands-on support for developing the annual budget and consolidated quarterly forecasts, including template creation, data development/consolidation, and rigorous review of submission reasonableness against US GAAP.
- Strategic Challenge: Act as a strategic partner to regional Finance teams and business leaders, proactively utilizing scenario modeling and sensitivity analysis to challenge assumptions and support risk management.

Transformation & Innovation Projects

- Process Automation: Identify and implement process efficiencies, leading and supporting transformation initiatives focused on automation, system enhancements, and leveraging AI/ML capabilities.
- Digital Partnership: Partner closely with IT and Finance leadership to evaluate and implement digital tools that streamline reporting, planning, and predictive analytics.
- Business Partnership: Build strong, trusting relationships across the organization, influencing cross-functional teams to embrace simpler, faster, and more value-added financial processes.

Qualifications
Technical Qualifications & Experience (Must-Haves)

- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business.
- 4+ years of progressive financial planning and analysis (FP&A) experience in a complex, multi-entity environment.
- Deep experience with Oracle EPM Suite (HFM, Planning, SmartView, GL Wand) or equivalent large-scale financial systems is a strong asset.
- Proven ability to analyze complex data and translate it into clear, actionable insights for decision-makers.
- Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills are essential.

Preferred Qualifications (Assets)

- CPA , MBA, and/or CFA designation.
- Experience with data modeling or automation tools (e.g., Power BI, Power Query, SQL, Python). Note: Python is a 'nice to have' not essential, but a systems-centric curiosity is.
- Experience leading or significantly contributing to Finance process automation, advanced dashboarding, or predictive analytics projects.

Soft Skills & Cultural Fit (Essential)

- Curiosity and Innovation: A proactive mindset, natural curiosity to learn, question the status quo, and drive continuous improvement.
- Collaboration & Communication: A natural collaborator with excellent interpersonal and "storytelling" skills, comfortable communicating complex financial topics to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
- Agility: Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced, and evolving environment with shifting priorities, demonstrating comfort working with ambiguity.
- Strategic Partner: Recognized as a trusted team member who provides strong analytics and drives innovation, with a detailed understanding of the business/regions supported.

Summary
Ready to be a Finance Transformer?

This Senior Financial Analyst role is a rare opportunity to join a team dedicated to innovation. We're looking for the agile, curious, and collaborative professional with deep Oracle EPM/HFM expertise and 4+ years of FP&A experience to drive our move into predictive analytics and process automation.

If you're ready to make processes simpler, faster, and more valuable—and be recognized as a trusted business partner—we encourage you to apply today!

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