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TITLE
Senior Financial Analyst, FP&A (Contract)
 
SALARY RANGE
$80,000 - $85,000
 
CONTRACT DURATION
15 months

LOCATION
Mississauga, Ontario

THE OFFICE
Hybrid, 3 days in office

TEAM SIZE
Under 10 person finance team

THE ROLE

A contract Senior Financial Analyst role providing maternity leave coverage with the Canadian division of an international team, offering broad scope of responsibilities to support regional business lines with their pro-formas and financial reporting to head office.

• Data Analytics (50%)
• Management Reporting (30%)
• Stakeholder Management (20%)

THE TASKS
Data Analytics

• Collect, clean, and organize data from various internal and external sources to ensure accuracy and consistency
• Apply business rules and meaningful algorithms when creating dashboards
• Create visualizations, charts, graphs, and dashboards to present data in clear and understandable formats
• Conduct exploratory data analysis to uncover patterns, relationships, and develop predictive models for forecasting
• Perform A/B testing and experimentation to evaluate strategy effectiveness and support business objectives
• Support banner business analysis, digital team initiatives, and budgeting processes through comprehensive data analysis
• Monitor and evaluate data analytics model performance, continuously refining approaches as needed

Management Reporting

• Gather and analyze data from financial systems, operational databases, and KPIs to generate insights and trends
• Develop comprehensive reports, dashboards, and scorecards highlighting financial performance and operational results
• Conduct variance analysis to identify deviations from targets and investigate underlying causes
• Support monthly corporate reporting submissions to Paris headquarters and prepare executive presentation materials

Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders through effective communication and collaboration
• Support business partnering activities with banner management teams and gather information for annual planning initiatives
• Manage stakeholder expectations by setting clear goals and providing regular updates on project milestones and deliverables

THE COMPANY
A distribution company operating across multiple banners with extensive branch networks serving industrial, residential, and commercial sectors. The organization is actively transforming its finance function to enhance business support capabilities and drive strategic growth initiatives across its divisions.
 
THE OPPORTUNITY
This contract role offers an excellent opportunity for a seasoned finance professional to step into a well-established FP&A function and make an immediate impact. Perfect for candidates seeking comprehensive exposure to corporate and banner operations while maintaining business continuity during a critical transition period, with the flexibility of contract work.

ENGAGEMENT MILESTONES

• Seamlessly integrated into existing reporting processes and maintain continuity of financial operations
• Mastered all required reporting tools and systems within first month to ensure no disruption to corporate submissions
• Established strong working relationships with key stakeholders and business partners across divisions
• Successfully managed all data analytics and reporting responsibilities independently
• Supported budget development and planning processes during critical seasonal periods
• Provided valuable insights and analysis to support strategic decision-making throughout the engagement

THE SKILL SET

• CPA designation or near completion
• Minimum 3+ years of progressive finance experience
• Strong Excel skills and experience working with big data analytics
• Management Reporting or FP&A experience in a corporate environment

ONLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.
 
 
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