Senior Financial Analyst, FP&A POST NUMBER: 470043

About the Company

Our client offers life safety services. They are looking for a Senior Financial Analyst, FP&A who will be responsible for driving financial planning, analysis, and reporting to enhance business performance. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical skills, financial acumen, and a proactive approach to leveraging data for strategic decision-making. This role requires effective business partnering with cross-functional teams to provide insights and influence operational outcomes.

Why Work Here

• You'll be working alongside a great leadership team

• Opportunities to grow and develop, they invest in your professional development

• You'll get great experience in business partnering, cross functional

About the Opportunity

Business Partnering & Performance Insights

• Serve as a strategic partner to operational leaders, providing financial insights that drive business performance.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate financial data into actionable business strategies.

• Develop and present financial reports and recommendations to senior management to support decision-making.

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

• Support financial planning processes, including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.

• Perform ad hoc financial analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for business optimization.

• Utilize financial modelling and scenario analysis to support strategic initiatives.

• Data-Driven Decision Support & Reporting

• Leverage data analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) to enhance reporting capabilities and deliver real-time insights.

• Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) and dashboards to monitor financial health and operational efficiency.

• Ensure data accuracy and integrity to support business intelligence initiatives.

Cash Flow & Working Capital Management

• Prepare and maintain weekly cash flow reporting to ensure effective liquidity management.

• Assist in the calculation of Work-In-Progress (WIP) to support accurate revenue and cost recognition.

• Analyze working capital metrics and develop strategies for optimization.

Financial Reporting & Compliance

• Prepare monthly Market Share Reports with a focus on data accuracy and trend analysis.

• Support the preparation of monthly Bank Reporting, ensuring compliance with lender requirements.

• Assist in monthly financial reporting, including P&L analysis, balance sheet review, and variance explanations.

• Contribute to quarterly Board Reporting, ensuring concise financial insights for executive review.

Process Improvement & Strategic Support

• Identify opportunities to enhance financial models, tools, and reporting processes.

• Support automation initiatives to streamline data collection, analysis, and reporting.

• Collaborate with leadership to develop insights that support operational and strategic objectives.

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.

• CPA, CFA, or MBA designation (or in progress) is preferred.

• 5 years of experience in FP&A, operational finance, or related roles.

• Experience in construction, service trades, or the fire protection industry is an asset.

• Strong proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, and data analysis.

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel; experience with ERP systems and BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) is a plus.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with a keen attention to detail.

• Strong communication and business partnering skills to influence decision-making.

• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet tight deadlines

Salary Range

$100,000 - $110,000/year

How to Apply

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This position for employment is for a current vacancy with Vaco/Highspring’s client. You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.

Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

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Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

• the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
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With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.