About the RoleAs a
Senior Financial Analyst, FP&A, you will play a key role on the Finance team. You will be joining a well established FP&A function that is at the heart of strategic decision making. This role will involve the development of the FP&A function in a manner that provides real time insights to senior leadership and has the ability to scale with the growth of the organization. Key responsibilities will include:
- Provide primary support for the preparation of the annual budget and quarterly forecasts from data collection, developing assumptions and documentation, and report preparation
- Prepare and analyze monthly financial reports and presentations for senior management to aid in their strategic reviews
- Assist in the development of new KPIs that are relevant to the organization
- Analyze current and past trends in KPIs including all areas of revenue, cost of sales, expenses, and capital expenditures ; identify risks and recommend financial actions
- Generate other internal management reports including but not limited to profitability reports, actual vs budget for each department, churn, and cash flow forecast
- Assist with reporting and preparing presentations/packages to stakeholder
- Aid in the preparation of data rooms, as required
- Streamline and automate existing processes in financial planning and analysis (FP&A) functions to improve efficiency and meet tight deadlines
- Review and challenge of business activities, projected outcomes, and key metric assumptions
- Managing any issues as they arise and ensuring they are resolved in a timely manner
- Assist and participate on special projects or other duties as necessary
- Work closely with the financial reporting team to ensure consistency in accounting treatment and cohesiveness between forward and backward looking financial information
You will bring:
- A Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance
- CPA or CA designation would be considered an asset
- 5+ years of progressive experience in a finance role in a fast paced environment, with experience in building and improving complex financial models
- Strong knowledge of business fundamentals and financial acumen
- Exceptional communication skills and strong interpersonal skills, logical and efficient, with keen attention to detail
- Ability to solve problems and navigate complexity in a constantly evolving and often ambiguous environment
- Expert Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to efficiently handle large data sets and concisely present and articulate to management
- Strategic thinking and ability to drive business initiatives end to end and deliver insights
- Strong analytical skills, self-motivated, proactive, and results-oriented
- Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
- Commitment to working in team-based environments, promoting team effectiveness and contributing to a positive work environment
This is a full-time, remote position with an expected salary range of
$80,000-$100,000 CAD annually, depending on experience and qualifications. Think Research does not require Canadian work experience for this role.
Think Research may use artificial intelligence-enabled tools to support parts of the recruitment process, such as application screening or candidate matching. These tools are used to assist - not replace - human decision-making.
