Financial Analyst – Finance

The Globe and Mail

Financial Analyst at The Globe and Mail focusing on financial planning and analysis. Collaborating with business partners to improve financial outlook and decision-making processes.

Posted 7/30/2026full-timeToronto • 🇨🇦 CanadaJuniorMid-Level💰 CA$72,400 - CA$80,700 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial planning and analysis, including advanced financial modeling and reporting. Proficient in analyzing complex financial data to provide actionable insights and recommendations for business decision-making.

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Financial Planning And AnalysisAdvanced Financial ModelingExcel SkillsSAP KnowledgeProfessional Communication

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Hard Skills

Financial ModelingBudget DevelopmentVariance AnalysisKPI ReportingGL Entries Review

Soft Skills

Analytical ThinkingBusiness JudgmentPresentation SkillsCross-Functional Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

PowerPointOneStreamTM1HyperionBPC

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s DegreeCPAMBACFA

Industry Keywords

Financial PerformanceManagement ReportingBusiness InsightsAction PlansRisk Mitigation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist in the development of the annual budget, monthly and quarterly forecasts and monitor results versus budget and forecast working with business partners to complete this process
Works closely with business partners to determine root causes of financial performance and maintains focus on identifying ways to improve the short and long term financial outlook
Participate in month end close through pre month-end close review of department GL entries and accruals
Develop financial models that are responsive to the changing business and that track key metrics relevant to various stakeholders (i.e. executive, working team etc.)
Prepares management reporting for client groups and participate in monthly finance review meetings highlighting key business trends and variances
Develop a deep understanding of major performance drivers and assist business decision makers in the development of action plans to meet financial goals and mitigate risks
Analyzes complex financial information and reports to provide accurate and timely financial recommendations to management for decision making purposes
Prepares weekly, monthly reporting and enhances the existing KPI reporting and analytical tools to increase efficiency and uncover more insight into business operations
Ad hoc financial modeling and recommendations to support the business units in making financially sound business decisions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or related field
Working towards CPA, MBA and/or CFA an asset
2+ years of finance and/or accounting experience with progressive responsibility in Financial Planning and Analysis
Analytical thinker who can take detailed/complex information and convert to meaningful business insights, recommendations and actionable next steps
Good business judgment with an ability to challenge plans and assumptions and take an independent stance when appropriate
Professional communication and presentation skills with an ability to partner with cross-functional groups and various management levels
Advanced financial modelling (proven experience building financial models), Excel and PowerPoint skills
Knowledge of SAP (ideal) and CPM management reporting tools (OneStream, TM1, Hyperion, BPC)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation to ensure we hire, retain and reward team members
Hybrid work environment that promotes work-life balance
Generous vacation and flexible work arrangements
Parental leave top-up
Competitive health and dental benefits
Defined Benefit pension plan
Annual wellness subsidy
On-site chiropractor and registered massage therapist
Employee and family assistance program
Free digital subscription to globeandmail.com and 40% off other Globe products
Education assistance for external training courses