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About the Role

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.

Requirements

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.

Skills

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
Corporate finance
Financial analysis
Month-end close
Budgeting
Forecasting
Long-range planning
Financial statements analysis
Variance analysis
Cost management
Expense management
Operational performance metrics
Financial modeling
Scenario analysis
Sensitivity analysis
Business partnering
Microsoft Excel
ERP systems
Financial planning systems
SAP
Oracle
Hyperion
Anaplan
Adaptive Planning
Financial reporting
Operational reporting
Management Operating Review (MOR)
Performance management
Cost optimization
Business intelligence tools
Power BI
SQL
CPA
CFA
MBA
OneStream
Financial consolidation
Accounting
Profitability improvement
Multi-currency environments
Cross-border operations
Communication skills
Presentation skills
Teamwork

Location

Toronto, ON

Work Type

Hybrid
Contract

Experience Level

Sr. level
5–8+ years

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
CPA, CFA, MBA, or active pursuit of a similar professional qualification are considered an asset.

Salary/Compensations

$45.00 - $50.00/hr

Benefits

Potential for extension or conversion to a permanent position

About the Company

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.

Equal Opportunity

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.
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.
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.