Position Title: Lead Financial Analyst, Reporting and Analytics

Client Details:

Our client is a global technology company that connects the largest publishers and marketers across the globe through programmatic advertising. They ensure publishers are able to secure their bottom line so they can provide content to consumers and bring news and information to society at large. The firms mission is to democratize digital advertising to assist marketers reach the audiences that matter most to them across digital channels. The firm has a fantastic culture with amazing +4 Glassdoor Employer Rating

Role Summary:

The primary responsibility of this role is to support the global business with accurate and timely financial results reporting and associated analysis to explain the results. The position is part of the company’s Commercial Finance & Analytics organization and will focus on supporting the global Services and Sales divisions of the business. The position is also responsible for coordinating and consolidating regional inputs for forecasts, budget and monthly reporting on a timely basis. The position will report to the Manager, F&A in Canada and will have a close partnership with global finance leaders.

Key Job Responsibilities:

Own the preparation of monthly departmental, regional, operational, and revenue reporting cycles, ensuring that reports are accurate and delivered in a timely manner;
Support the building and maintenance of global management reporting infrastructure, utilizing existing systems including the ERP.
Complete variance analysis on revenue rates and operating expenses and document clear explanations relative to budget, forecast and prior year. Deliver analysis and explanations that enable decision making for both finance and budget owners.
Actively identify opportunities aimed at driving efficiencies, automating processes, and developing a scalable reporting infrastructure;
Assist in quarterly forecasting consolidations across the services and commercial groups. This may include partnering with functional and regional leads in providing analysis and data support.
Collaborate with team members across the globe, working with the Commercial Analytics team to develop management reporting best practices and pivot to the changing needs of the business.
Participate in both local and global initiatives, measuring progress & providing valuable optics;
Prepare ad hoc reports for management as required.

Location:
Toronto, ON

Salary Range:
Based on experience

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or Economics
Minimum 2-3 years work experience in similar or related field
Recently qualified CPA, CA or working towards pursuing a designation;
Strong analytical mind and a keen interest in conducting research, interpreting data, and translating to insights for various audiences;
Must have comfort with ambiguity, fast-paced environment and a self-starter;
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work with multiple cross functional business partners;
Ability to prioritize workload amongst competing timelines;
Ability to articulate financial information in a concise and clear manner to non-financial partners
Self-motivated and results oriented with a focus on quality.
Problem-solving mindset
Must be at least at an Intermediate level in Microsoft Excel
Finance reporting experience is an asset.
Experience with Business Intelligence
Experience with use of ERP

ID4120 - Lead Financial Analyst, Reporting and Analytics