Senior Financial Analyst at Aston Carter — NeverHard

Job DescriptionJob Description Job Title: Sr. Financial Analyst Job Description This Sr. Financial Analyst role focuses on financial reporting, analysis, and decision support for a large, complex organization with operations across the U.S. and Canada. You will lead key aspects of month-end close, forecasting, budgeting, and performance reporting, while partnering closely with business leaders to drive cost optimization and improve operating expense management. The position offers the opportunity to influence strategic decisions, present insights to Sr. stakeholders, and provide mentorship to more junior analysts within a collaborative finance team. Responsibilities Support month-end close activities for assigned functions, ensuring financial results are accurate, transparent, and clearly explain key cost drivers and variances. Prepare and present monthly Management Operating Review (MOR) materials, highlighting key trends, risks, opportunities, and financial performance insights. Conduct detailed variance analysis, scenario modeling, and data-driven evaluations to generate actionable financial insights. Support business leaders in assessing performance and identifying opportunities to improve operating expense (OPEX) management across U.S. and Canadian functions. Develop, maintain, and enhance forecasting models, financial reporting packages, and performance dashboards to support timely and informed decision-making. Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes, ensuring alignment with financial objectives and overall business priorities. Partner cross-functionally with business stakeholders to monitor operating expenses, challenge assumptions, and identify cost optimization and efficiency opportunities. Provide financial guidance and decision support to improve accountability to financial targets and strengthen cost management discipline. Collaborate with finance team members to share best practices, streamline processes, and enhance reporting and analytical capabilities. Support the development of more junior analysts through knowledge sharing, training, and informal mentorship, including delegating work and providing guidance when needed. Lead and support ad hoc financial analyses and strategic projects focused on cost efficiency, profitability improvement, and business performance optimization. Prepare and present financial results, forecasts, and recommendations to Sr. business stakeholders and executives, tailoring messages to different audiences. Build and maintain robust financial models, perform scenario and sensitivity analysis, and translate complex data into clear, actionable business insights. Utilize ERP and financial planning systems, as well as business intelligence tools, to support operational reporting, forecasting, and performance management. Essential Skills 5–8+ years of progressive experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), corporate finance, or financial analysis roles. Proven experience supporting month-end close, budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes in a large, complex organization. Strong understanding of financial statements, variance analysis, cost management, expense management, and operational performance metrics. Demonstrated experience preparing and presenting financial results, forecasts, and recommendations to Sr. business stakeholders. Demonstrated ability to build financial models, perform scenario and sensitivity analysis, and translate data into actionable business insights. Strong business partnering experience, with the ability to influence decision-making and constructively challenge assumptions. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including complex financial modeling, data analysis, and reporting. Experience working with ERP and financial planning systems such as SAP, Oracle, Hyperion, Anaplan, Adaptive Planning, or similar platforms. Hands-on experience with financial reporting, operational reporting, and Management Operating Review (MOR) processes. Proficiency in forecasting models, performance management, and cost optimization initiatives. Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field. Strong analytical skills with experience in OPEX management, multi-currency environments, and operating expenses analysis. Experience using business intelligence and reporting tools such as Power BI or similar platforms. Familiarity with SQL for data extraction and analysis. Additional Skills & Qualifications Professional designations such as CPA, CFA, MBA, or active pursuit of a similar professional qualification are considered an asset. Experience with OneStream or comparable financial consolidation and reporting tools. Experience in accounting and financial reporting, including month-end processes and variance analysis. Experience in performance management, cost optimization, and profitability improvement initiatives. Exposure to multi-currency environments and cross-border operations. Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage executive-level stakeholders. Proven ability to work within cross-functional teams and build strong relationships across finance and business functions. Comfort working in a contract role with the potential for extension or conversion to a permanent position, depending on business needs. Work Environment This role reports into a Sr. finance leader within a cost and productivity-focused team and operates within a collaborative environment of five or more team members. You will work closely with several cross-functional teams and have regular exposure to executives and Sr. stakeholders through presentations and Management Operating Review sessions. The position includes leadership responsibilities, as you will lead and support two Sr. Financial Analysts, delegating work and providing support when needed. The standard work schedule is 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in a hybrid arrangement based in Toronto, with in-office days on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday and remote work on other days, subject to business requirements. The role leverages modern ERP and financial planning systems such as SAP, Oracle, Hyperion, Anaplan, Adaptive Planning, and business intelligence tools like Power BI, along with advanced use of Microsoft Excel and SQL to support financial reporting, forecasting, and performance management. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Toronto, ON. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $50.00/hr. Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Toronto,ON. À propos d'Aston Carter Aston Carter fournit des solutions de talent de classe mondiale à des milliers de clients à travers le monde. Spécialisés dans la comptabilité, la finance, les ressources humaines, l’acquisition de talents, les achats, la chaine d’approvisionnement, et certaines professions administratives, nous étendons les capacités des entreprises à la pointe de l’industrie. Nous nous appuyons sur notre profonde expertise en matière de recrutement et sur notre vaste réseau pour répondre aux besoins évolutifs de nos clients et de notre communauté de talents avec agilité et excellence. Avec des bureaux aux États-Unis, au Canada, en Asie et en Europe, Aston Carter est au service d’un grand nombre d’entreprises du classement Fortune 500. Nous sommes fiers d’avoir remporté la désignation « Prix Platine » dans le cadre des prix Best of Staffing® Client et Talent décernés par ClearlyRated. Aston Carter est un employeur souscrivant au principe de l’égalité des chances et accepte toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de l’âge, de la couleur, de la religion, des origines nationales, du statut d’ancien combattant, d’un handicap, de l’orientation sexuelle, de l’identité sexuelle, des renseignements génétiques ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi. Si vous souhaitez faire une demande d’accommodement raisonnable, tel que la modification ou l’ajustement du processus de demande d’emploi ou d’entrevue à cause d’un handicap, veuillez envoyer un courriel à astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com pour connaître d’autres options d’accommodement. Ordonnance sur l’égalité des chances de San Francisco: Conformément à l’Ordonnance sur l’égalité des chances de San Francisco, pour tous les postes situés dans la ville et le comté de San Francisco, nous examinerons les candidatures des personnes qualifiées ayant un casier judiciaire ou des antécédents criminels. Utilisation de l’intelligence artificielle (IA): Nous pouvons utiliser l’intelligence artificielle (IA) pour soutenir certaines étapes de notre processus d’embauche, notamment la recherche, la présélection et l’évaluation des candidatures. L’IA aide à analyser les candidatures et les qualifications, mais les décisions finales sont prises par notre équipe de recrutement. En soumettant votre candidature, vous reconnaissez et acceptez que celle-ci puisse être examinée à l’aide d’outils d’IA. About Aston Carter Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options. San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.