Job DescriptionReporting to the FP&A Director, the Financial Analyst participates in the budgeting process, acts as a business partner to various departments, and works on special projects and continuous improvement initiatives. The role also involves performing value-added financial analyses, enhancing management dashboards, and preparing tax credit claims and other government incentives.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIESBudget planning and forecasting (approx. 30% of time)- Participate in the budget planning process and forecast updates
- Lead and coordinate financial projections for a business unit, including mid-year forecasts and annual budgets
- Structure and oversee data collection from stakeholders to ensure data quality, consistency, and reliability
- Consolidate, analyze, and summarize financial information to identify key variances, risks, and opportunities
- Take ownership of sections of financial documentation for senior management, the board of directors, and other stakeholders
Business partnering (approx. 25% of time)- Act as a Finance business partner to senior management and their teams
- Support teams in monitoring financial performance and conducting financial analyses to inform decision-making
- Develop and improve performance metrics (KPIs)
- Perform regular budget follow-ups by analyzing variances, explaining discrepancies, and highlighting issues, trends, and opportunities
Special projects and continuous improvement (approx. 20% of time)- Contribute to special projects, including ad hoc analyses, acquisition integrations, and transformation initiatives (e.g., system changes)
- Perform financial analyses and modeling (profitability, ROI, scenarios) to guide and influence strategic decisions
- Automate and enhance performance tracking and management tools (Power BI, dashboards, etc.)
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives for business unit processes
- Contribute to the optimization of financial tools and systems
External reporting (approx. 15% of time)- Prepare and review financial presentations for the board of directors, particularly related to budgets and forecasts
- Prepare and review monthly and quarterly financial and operational results presentations for shareholders and the board
- Ensure consistency, quality, and clarity of presented information
Tax credits and government incentives (approx. 10% of time)- Identify and optimize opportunities related to tax credits and government incentives to maximize financial benefits
- Prepare and coordinate documentation for claims
- Maintain up-to-date documentation related to tax credits and incentives
- Act as a resource person for teams and train new employees and managers
QualificationsCandidate Profile- Graduate-level university degree (D.E.S.S. or equivalent)
- Professional accounting designation (CPA)
- Experience in an Auditing & Accounting firm (Big 4 an asset)
- 6-9 years of relevant experience
- Intellectual curiosity
- Strong analytical mindset
- Excellent prioritization skills
- Strong organizational and sense of responsibility
- Team-oriented with a collaborative approach
- Proactive and able to work autonomously
- Critical thinking and strong business judgment
- Ability to adapt to change
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in both French and English
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
- Knowledge of Power BI (an asset)
- Knowledge of Business Central (an asset)
Additional InformationWhy join LGI? - A workplace built on trust, autonomy and collaboration
- The opportunity to grow, perform and work alongside curious and talented colleagues
- A continuous learning culture with dedicated training time, a renowed skills development platform and access to cutting-edge tools
- Stimulating projects that advance healthcare technology and support the work of over 320,000 professionals, benefiting more than 6 million patients
- A comprehensive benefits package including group insurance from day one, a group RRSP with employer contributions, 24/7 telemedicine, an employee and family assistance program, and a minimum of 3 weeks vacation per year
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