Senior Financial Analyst

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Responsibilities
Position Summary:
The Senior Financial Analyst will be a key business partner for stakeholders throughout the business providing data and insights to improve informed decisions. Utilizing strong financial reporting, analytical, critical thinking, and communication, this role supports cross functional partners, the Senior Financial Analyst will support management in driving the business forward.
This is a hybrid role, requiring
three days onsite at our Mississauga Head Office.
Position Responsibilities may include, but not limited to:
Prepare month-end close reporting, including:
Preparation of financial/operational reports
Variance analysis including root cause analysis, developing action plans, and executing on those plans with team management
Balance sheet account reconciliations
Analysis of results vs. budget, forecast and prior year
Collaboration with key stakeholders across the business to review results and provide recommendations for key business decisions
Develop annual budget and quarterly forecasts in collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders and key leaders in our business
Collect, analyze, and interpret data, quantifying financial opportunity and risk, acting as a finance business leader, supporting functional leaders to make strategic decisions
Lead and/or participate in business initiatives providing a financial lens and improving decision making processes
Develop/maintain key metrics as required for decision making
Ensure the operations follow all Safe Food for Canadians Regulations (SFCR), Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) and Good Warehouse Practices (GWP)/Good Drivers Practices (GDP) for transport rules and regulations
Other projects or duties as assigned
Qualifications
Required Skills and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, commerce, or other related discipline
Minimum 5+ years of experience in financial reporting/analysis/financial planning
CPA designation required
Advanced problem solving and critical thinking in compiling and analyzing information with the ability to leverage breadth of expertise in understanding cross functional impact
Ability to work independently in a detail oriented fast paced environment while meeting set deadlines
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Advanced Excel Skills, PowerPoint, knowledge of accounting software (i.e., JD Edwards, BlackLine and OneStream), databases (i.e., HOST) and Power BI.
Ability to work extended hours as needed
This position must pass a post-offer background check
Use of AI Statement
Our recruitment process may utilize artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled tools, such as virtual assistant, to support candidates in exploring job opportunities, initiating applications, and obtaining answers to common questions. Artificial intelligence (AI) is not used to make final hiring decisions. All employment decisions are made by human reviewers