Senior Financial Analyst
Baffinland
- Oakville, ON
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Collaborate, assist various departments and FP&A Manager to develop annual budgets and periodic forecasts.
- Analyze historical financial data and industry trends to provide insights into future financial performance.
- Monitor budget performance and provide variance analysis.
- Develop and maintain complex financial models to support strategic planning, scenario analysis, and decision-making processes.
- Analyze and interpret financial results to provide actionable insights to management.
- Prepare and present comprehensive financial reports for leadership, highlighting key performance indicators and financial metrics.
- Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data in reports.
- Evaluate the financial impact of various business initiatives and provide recommendations for optimizing profitability.
- Conduct cost analysis to identify areas for cost reduction or process improvement.
- Respond to ad-hoc analysis requests from senior management, providing insights and data-driven recommendations.
- Conduct scenario analysis to support strategic decision-making.
- Work closely with departments such as operations, sales, and marketing to understand their financial needs and provide analytical support.
- Foster effective communication and collaboration between finance and other business units.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement within the FP&A function.
- Stay updated on industry best practices and emerging trends in financial analysis.
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
- 7 years of experience in financial planning and analysis roles.
- Strong proficiency in financial modeling and analysis.
- Advanced Excel skills; experience with financial planning software is a plus.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
- Professional certification such as CFA, CPA, or MBA