Financial Analyst

Job summary

The Financial Analyst supports financial planning, forecasting, and reporting processes while providing actionable insights to business leaders. They are responsible for developing financial models, performing variance analyses, and partnering with cross-functional teams to drive operational decision-making.

Job details

The Financial Analyst plays a key role in supporting financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and business decision-making across the organization. This position is responsible for analyzing financial and operational data, identifying trends and risks, supporting month-end close activities, and providing actionable insights to business leaders. Success in this role is driven by strong analytical skills, intellectual curiosity, attention to detail, and the ability to transform complex data into meaningful recommendations. The ideal candidate is comfortable working with large data sets, building financial models, and partnering with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment. RESPONSIBILITIES * Support the monthly forecast, annual budget, and financial planning processes. * Analyze financial and operational results against budget, forecast, and prior year performance. * Prepare variance analyses and provide clear explanations of key business drivers. * Assist with month-end close activities, including pulling support for revenue recognition, ensuring costs are posting appropriately, and financial reporting. * Extract, validate, and analyze data from multiple systems to support decision-making. * Develop and maintain financial models, reports, dashboards, and analytical tools. * Create and enhance spreadsheets, databases, and reporting processes to improve efficiency and accuracy. * Partner with business leaders to provide financial insights and support operational decision-making. * Prepare recurring and ad hoc financial reports, analyses, and presentations. * Identify opportunities for process improvements, automation, and enhanced reporting. * Support profitability, revenue, margin, and expense analyses across business units and clients. * Perform other duties and special projects as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Qualifications-Knowledge, Skills and Abilities * Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, Mathematics, or a related field. * 1–3 years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Accounting, Finance, or a related analytical role. * Progress toward a CPA designation is considered an asset. * Internship or co-op experience in a finance environment is considered an asset. * Progress toward a CPA designation is considered an asset. * Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, lookups, financial modeling, and data analysis. * Experience working with large datasets and transforming data into meaningful business insights. * Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills. * Understanding of budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial reporting concepts. * Experience with Power BI, Tableau, SQL, or other business intelligence/reporting tools is an asset. * Ability to communicate financial information clearly to both finance and non-finance stakeholders. * High attention to detail and strong organizational skills. * Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. * Self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership and accountability. * Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team. * Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. * Maintains confidentiality and handles sensitive information with professionalism and discretion. Perks of Working for Acosta Group At Acosta Group, we are committed to fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and growth-oriented environment where employees can thrive both professionally and personally. * Hybrid Work Environment – Enjoy a flexible hybrid schedule with in-office collaboration from Tuesday through Thursday in either our Mississauga or Toronto office. * Competitive Vacation Program – Start with three weeks of paid vacation, increasing to four weeks after two years of service. * Comprehensive Benefits Package – Medical, dental, and health benefits available after three months of employment. * Retirement Savings Support – Company RRSP matching program available after one year of service. * Professional Development – CPA fee reimbursement and tuition assistance to support ongoing career growth and certification. * Career Growth Opportunities – Exposure to senior leadership, cross-functional projects, and multiple business units across Acosta Group. * Collaborative Culture – Work alongside talented professionals who value teamwork, innovation, and continuous improvement. Work Environment and Physical Requirements The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Job may require moderate physical effort including lifting materials and equipment weighing less than 15 pounds. This position involves viewing a computer monitor for more than 30% of the time. Personal protective equipment may need to be worn. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What you’ll do

The Financial Analyst supports financial planning, forecasting, and reporting processes while providing actionable insights to business leaders. They are responsible for developing financial models, performing variance analyses, and partnering with cross-functional teams to drive operational decision-making.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field and possess 1–3 years of relevant analytical experience. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong analytical skills are required, with experience in business intelligence tools considered an asset.

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Health benefits
• Retirement savings support
• RRSP matching program
• Professional development
• CPA fee reimbursement
• Tuition assistance
• Paid vacation

Listed skills

• Financial planning · Preferred
• Forecasting · Preferred
• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Data analysis · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Power BI · Preferred
• Tableau · Preferred
• SQL · Preferred
• Critical Thinking · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Financial planning
• Forecasting
• Financial reporting
• Variance analysis
• Financial modeling
• Data analysis
• Microsoft Excel
• Pivot tables
• Lookups
• Power BI
• Tableau
• SQL
• Critical thinking
• Problem-solving
• Communication
• Attention to detail
• Business Intelligence Reporting
• Expense Analysis
• Intellectual Curiosity
• Frontline Decision-Making Autonomy
• Professionalism
• Accountability
• Organizational Skills
• Month-End Closing
• Ability To Meet Deadlines
• Reporting Processes
• Variance Analysis
• Self-Motivation
• Analytical Skills
• Accounting
• Data Analysis
• Budgeting
• Automation
• Financial Forecasting
• Dashboard
• Business Mathematics
• Spreadsheets
• Decision Making
• Confidentiality
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Critical Thinking
• Economics
• Finance
• Pivot Tables And Charts
• Financial Analysis
• Financial Modeling
• Financial Planning
• Financial Statements
• Leadership
• Innovation

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Data & Analytics
• Management & Leadership
• Financial Analyst
• Financial Analyst (General)
• Financial Analysts
• Financial and Investment Analysts