ID2560 - Lead Financial Analyst, Corp FP&A

ID2560 - Lead Financial Analyst, Corp FP&APosition Title: Lead Financial Analyst, Corp FP&AClient Details:The International Fortune 500 entity operates in Canada as a well-renowned household brand, which is a leading provider of heating, ventilating, air conditioning and refrigeration systems, building controls and automation, and fire and security systems leading to safer, smarter, sustainable, and high-performance buildings.Role Summary:The Lead Financial Analyst, FP&A will be responsible for a variety of financial duties surrounding the planning, analysis, and reporting function. This includes periodic reporting of financial results, forecasts, the annual budget process, incentives, variance analysis, data consolidation, and special projects. Partner with functional leads to provide financial guidance and analytics to support key decision-making to help achieve objectives.Main Job Responsibilities:Demonstrate leadership in consensus & team building within and outside of Finance.Understand business implications and proactively solve problems to help Commercial and Operations deliver business results.Coordinate business presentations (Month end close, forecasting, Quarterly Reviews, and Planning).Conduct root cause analysis and uncover core issues using data, then assist the FP&A Lead to improve and create new measures for forecasting and improve efficiency.Manage the development of all weekly and monthly financial close, all planning, forecasting, and reporting models and their continuous improvement.Assist with the development of the Annual Operating Plan; including establishment of planning calendar/timelines, targets, and key deliverables.Review and reconcile P/L, B/S, and supplemental data with the corporate HFM system.Work with data source providers and technology teams to ensure that key decision data is accurate, automated, and timely.Provide operational support for Sales through commission plan design, calculations, accrual management, and payment.Be an effective business partner with competing priorities, providing level-headed guidance during unexpected events.Provide analytical support as needed.Location:Mississauga/Toronto, Ontario (By Pearson Airport)Salary Range:$75k - $90k based on experience, 6-month contract with strong potential for transition into a permanent position.Requirements:BA/BS degree in accounting or finance, with 5+ years of relevant experience.MBA or CPA a plus.Operations or Manufacturing experience is a plus.Working knowledge of US GAAP, financial analysis techniques, and budgeting/forecasting processes.Proven track record with financial process/reporting improvement and simplification.Ability to develop and apply financial models.Strong PC skills including advanced knowledge of HFM, JDE, Excel, PowerPoint, Tableau, and PowerBI.Strong financial/cost analysis and budgeting/forecasting skills.Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.Must possess strong analytical skills and sound business judgment.Self-direction and organization skills critical to achieve month-end reporting deadlines. #J-18808-Ljbffr