Position Title: Lead Financial Analyst, Corp FP&A

Client Details:

The International Fortune 500 entity operates in Canada as is a well renown household Brand which is a leading provider of heating, ventilating, air conditioning and refrigeration systems, building controls and automation, and fire and security systems leading to safer, smarter, sustainable and high-performance buildings.

Role Summary:
The Lead Financial Analyst, FP&A will be responsible for a variety of financial duties surrounding the planning, analysis and reporting function. This includes periodic reporting of financial results, forecasts, the annual budget process, Incentives, variance analysis, data consolidation and special projects. Partner with functional leads to provide financial guidance and analytics to support key decision making to help objectives are achieved.

Main Job Responsibilities:

Demonstrate leadership in consensus & team building within and outside of Finance
Understanding of business implications and proactive problem solving to help Commercial and Operations deliver business results
Key lead to coordinate business presentations (Month end close, forecasting, Quarterly Reviews and Planning)
Root cause analysis and uncovering core issues using data, then assisting the FP&A Lead improve and create new measures for forecasting and improve efficiency
Advanced proficiency in reporting/analysis with Excel (macros, index, conditional list, arrays, pivots, lookups)
Manage the development of all weekly and monthly financial close, all planning, forecasting, and reporting models and their continuous improvement
Assist with the development of the Annual Operating Plan; including establishment of planning calendar / timelines, targets, key deliverables
Review and reconcile P/L, B/S and supplemental data with the corporate HFM system
Work with data source providers and technology teams to ensure that key decision data is accurate, automated and timely
Provide operational support for Sales through commission plan design, calculations, accrual management and payment
Proven ability to be an effective business partner with competing priorities & providing level-headed guidance during unexpected events
Provide analytical support as needed

Location:
Mississauga/Toronto, Ontario (By Pearson Airport)

Salary Range:
$75k - $90k based on experience 6 month Contract with Strong potential for transition into Permanent position.

Requirements:

BA/BS degree in accounting or finance, with 5+ years of relevant experience
MBA or CPA a plus
Operations or Manufacturing experience is a plus
Working knowledge of US GAAP, financial analysis techniques, and budgeting/forecasting processes
Proven track record with financial process / reporting improvement and simplification
Ability to develop and apply financial models
Strong PC skills including advanced knowledge of HFM, JDE, Excel and PowerPoint, Tableau & PowerBI
Strong financial/cost analysis and budgeting/forecasting skills
Excellent communication, inter-personal and presentation skills
Must possess strong analytical skills and sound business judgment
Self-direction and organization skills critical to achieve month-end reporting deadlines

ID2560 - Lead Financial Analyst, Corp FP&A