Senior Financial Analyst

Location: Mississauga, ON, 5 days onsite

Language: Excellent written and verbal English communication skills are required.

Duration: 3-month contract, potential for extension

 

About the Opportunity

Our client, a well-established public sector organization, is seeking an experienced Financial Analyst to join a collaborative FP&A team supporting multiple regional operations. This is an opportunity to partner directly with operational leaders, helping them better understand their financial performance and providing meaningful insights that support informed business decisions.

You'll join a supportive finance team where collaboration, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement are valued. If you enjoy financial analysis, building relationships with stakeholders, and turning financial data into actionable recommendations, this role offers the chance to make an immediate impact.

 

What's in it for You

• Join a collaborative, supportive FP&A team with strong mentorship.
• Build meaningful partnerships with operational leaders across the organization.
• Gain exposure to budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning in a large, decentralized environment.
• Contribute to process improvements while expanding your analytical skills.

 

Your Responsibilities

• You'll own the budgeting and quarterly forecasting process for an assigned portfolio of regional operations.
• You'll analyze monthly financial results, perform P&L and variance analysis, and explain key drivers behind financial performance.
• You'll partner with regional managers to review financial results, answer accounting and reporting questions, and provide recommendations that support business decisions.
• You'll prepare journal entries, perform account reconciliations, and review financial information to ensure reporting accuracy.
• You'll develop financial models, maintain forecasting templates, and identify opportunities to improve reporting processes and tools.
• You'll collaborate with finance colleagues throughout the monthly close process while supporting ongoing financial planning initiatives.

 

Skills and Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of progressive experience in Financial Planning & Analysis or corporate finance.
• Strong experience with budgeting, forecasting, P&L reporting, and variance analysis.
• Experience working with ERP systems and financial planning tools.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
• Highly organized, analytical, and collaborative, with a proactive attitude and willingness to learn.

 

Why Partner with Altis

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We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.