Senior Financial Analyst, Corporate Finance (2 Contract Positions)

Job title: Senior Financial Analyst, Corporate Finance (2 Contract Positions)

Job description: Two Contracts available up to 10 months

Metrolinx is connecting communities across the Greater Golden Horseshoe. Metrolinx operates GO Transit and UP Express, as well as the PRESTO fare payment system. We are also building new and improved rapid transit, including GO Expansion, Light Rail Transit routes, and major expansions to Toronto’s subway system, to get people where they need to go, better, faster and easier. Metrolinx is an agency of the Government of Ontario.

We embody our values in everything that we do. We Serve with Passion, Think Forward, and Play as a Team. If you can relate, we want to hear from you!

Our Financial Planning & Analysis office is seeking two Senior Financial Analyst to provide financially-informed analytical support to assigned divisions; understand the financial and accounting impact of business processes (e.g. audit, legal, and reporting requirements) to evaluate current and future business activities, and deliver timely and accurate accounting and operational excellence.

What will I be doing?

• Provides finance forecasting and reports (e.g. variance and cost-recovery analysis, reconciliation of accounts), prepares entries, and takes corrective action
• Conducts financial analyses in support of the business operations in the assigned division, using proper accounting treatment; provides subject matter expertise in analyzing and responding to inquiries and solving complex problems
• Creates and applies reporting templates, financial models and automated processes to meet legal and corporate standards, including meeting deadlines
• Assesses the implications of new processes, systems and projects from an accounting perspective, (e.g. detecting defects, limitations, cost-benefit implications, and risks prior to implementation)
• Provides subject matter expertise to non-finance business leaders, partners and committee members, assists in interpretation of financial data for decision-making and provides commentary
• Monitors and maps assigned business processes, with particular attention to control and reporting functions; recommends immediate and longer-term changes to ensure the integrity of data and financial information
• Exercises due diligence in monthly management and reporting, independently and when part of a project delivery team to reduce financial, legal, and reputational risks
• Guides and mentors other financial professionals on the team; establishing policies and procedures for analysis and reporting and reviewing their work

Qualifications

• Completion of a degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics , Commerce, or related field – or a combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent
• Minimum six (6) years’ progressive experience as a financial analyst
• Experience with Canadian Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) principles
• Knowledge of business practices, financial analysis and reporting; understands the financial and accounting impact of business processes to evaluate current and future business activities (e.g. audit, legal, and reporting requirements)
• MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and Hyperion
• Interpersonal and oral/written/presentation communication skills to develop and present commentary, reports, and presentations on financial analysis to senior management to aid decision-making

Accommodation:

Accommodation will be provided throughout the hiring process, as required. Applicants must make their needs known in advance.

Application Process:

To apply for this position, please submit your resume online through the Current Opportunities page.

All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Metrolinx will be using email to communicate with you for all job competitions. It is your responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time sensitive correspondence, we recommend that you check your email regularly. If no response is received, we will assume you are no longer interested in pursuing the opportunity. Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any background information provided be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, Metrolinx reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of your application.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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