Financial Analyst (12 Month Contract/Acting)

Toyota Motor Corporation•Brossard, QC

1d•CA$79,400 - CA$104,300•Hybrid

About The Position

Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) currently has an exciting opportunity for a highly analytical and collaborative finance professional to join the Finance & Accounting team. This is a 12-month contract opportunity and will report to the Manager of Financial Reporting and Cost Management. The selected candidate will take ownership of accounting and forecasting processes, with a strong focus on data accuracy, detailed analysis, and financial controls, deliver meaningful insights to stakeholders, and help influence business outcomes through strong cross-functional partnerships. This role plays a key part in ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and transparency of financial results across assigned business areas, supporting both operational and financial reporting needs.

Requirements

Post-secondary education in Business, Accounting, or a related field
CPA designation (CPA/CA/CMA/CGA) completed or in progress
3–5 years of progressive experience in accounting and/or financial planning and analysis
Experience working with large data sets and strong attention to detail in data validation and analysis
Strong analytical capability with proven ability to work through complex or ambiguous financial issues
Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred)
Strong business partnering mindset with demonstrated ability to translate financial data into meaningful insights and recommendations
Ability to communicate and present financial results clearly to non-finance stakeholders and senior business partners
Self-starter who is comfortable operating in a dynamic, evolving environment with competing priorities
Commitment to continuous improvement (Challenge, Kaizen, Genchi Genbutsu)

Nice To Haves

SAP preferred

Responsibilities

Prepare and review journal entries and support month-end close processes for assigned business areas in accordance with IFRS
Perform monthly account reconciliations, investigating complex account movements and explaining key variances
Lead monthly variance analysis, identifying key drivers, trends, and accounting implications
Translate financial results into clear narratives that support decision-making and business understanding
Own the Monthly Financial Review (MFR) process for assigned business areas, including analysis, preparation of insights, and reporting deliverables
Ensure timely and accurate month-end and year-end close processes and reporting to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and process consistency
Serve as a finance contact for assigned business areas, providing accounting guidance and supporting financial insights
Own and manage current-year forecasting and reporting activities, including monitoring performance against forecast and budget, identifying key variances and underlying drivers of performance
Partner with business units to explain financial results and provide insight into current-year performance trends, including key risks and opportunities
Analyze large and complex data sets to identify trends, anomalies, and drivers of performance, supporting data-driven decision-making across operational and financial areas
Assist in preparing reports and dashboards for leadership and business reviews to enhance reporting and analytics related to operational metrics, improving visibility into performance, efficiency, and cost management
For evolving business areas, assesses accounting treatment, controls, and reporting implications and provides guidance to ensure accuracy and completeness of accounting records and reporting.
Perform ad hoc financial analysis and support as required
Ensure adherence to accounting policies, internal controls, and financial governance standards
Act as a key contributor during internal and external audits, preparing documentation and responding to audit inquiries
Support regulatory and financial reporting requirements with a high degree of accuracy and judgment
Identify and implement opportunities to enhance accounting processes, improve data integrity, and increase reporting efficiency
Lead and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen financial processes, controls, and reporting capabilities