Senior Financial Analyst

Brampton, ON

Working Arrangement: Onsite

Duration: 6-9 months

Our client in Brampton is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to support a growing finance and accounting function within a midsize organization. This role will oversee 3 direct-report analysts and partner closely with management to clean up existing processes, establish best practices, strengthen controls, and recommend SOP improvements across the department.

The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in accounting and internal controls, with the ability to assess current workflows, implement checks and balances, and drive process improvement. An internal audit background is highly valued for this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 3 financial analysts
• Partner with the manager to evaluate current finance and accounting processes and identify opportunities for improvement
• Establish and implement best practices, standardized workflows, and stronger process documentation
• Review, modify, and recommend enhancements to standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Strengthen internal controls and ensure appropriate checks and balances are in place
• Support accounting operations with a strong focus on technical accounting and controls
• Assist with cash flow and treasury-related activities as a secondary area of responsibility
• Work cross-functionally with stakeholders, including intercompany processes
• Support ongoing and future ERP-related initiatives, including workflow enhancements and planned system migration projects
• Analyze financial data and create reporting tools using Excel, including VLOOKUPs/XLOOKUPs, pivot tables, and related functions
• Help drive continuous improvement in AP workflow and broader finance systems processes

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Senior-level finance/accounting experience in a midsize company environment
• Prior experience supervising or leading staff, ideally with direct management responsibility
• Strong background in accounting, financial controls, and process improvement
• Internal audit experience preferred, particularly with a focus on controls and operational effectiveness
• Experience reviewing and improving SOPs, workflows, and internal processes
• Exposure to cash flow and treasury activities is preferred
• Advanced Excel skills, including lookups, pivot tables, and financial analysis tools
• Experience with ERP systems; familiarity with MS NAV is a plus
• Exposure to NetSuite, AP workflow tools, or ERP migration projects is an asset
• Comfortable working with intercompany transactions across multiiple entities

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