Financial Analyst

Agricorp • Guelph, ON

15d • Onsite

About The Position

Agricorp is looking for a Financial Analyst to join our Finance department in the Corporate Services division. Agricorp’s Finance department is a dynamic, professional team responsible for day-to-day financial operation, treasury, investment, budgeting, reporting and financial analysis, contributing overall to Agricorp’s strategic plan. As the Financial Analyst, you will act as a hands-on functional lead responsible for the delivery of specific financial and accounting services.

Requirements

• Post-secondary degree in business, accounting, finance, or equivalent experience
• Minimum 3 years’ relevant experience at the intermediate to senior level
• Working towards CPA (CA, CMA, CGA)
• Intermediate to advanced excel skills
• Technical/professional knowledge – Understands and applies accounting and finance concepts and methodologies
• Attention to detail – Is conscientious, consistent, accurate and thorough
• Analytical thinking – Interprets, links, and analyzes information and situations by breaking them down into component parts and identifying patterns, connections, and underlying issues
• Critical judgement and problem solving – Exercises sound judgement in new situations in the absence of specific guidelines and/or direction
• Creativity and innovation – Demonstrates curiosity, digging for information below the surface; questions conventional methodologies and creates new solutions or approaches to ongoing challenges
• Initiative – Identifies and deals with situations and issues proactively and persistently, seizing opportunities that arise
• Achieving personal results – Focuses efforts on managing one’s self to achieve high quality results consistent with the organization’s standards and measures, while managing risk
• Communication – Listens to others and communicates effectively, fostering open communication
• Planning and organizing – Develops, implements and adjusts plans to reach goals, able to multi-tasks and prioritize

Nice To Haves

• 1-2 years of Budgeting and Forecasting experience in a complex environment is preferred
• Experience in the public sector is an asset
• Experience with Microsoft Business Solutions, such as Microsoft Office, Dynamics GP, Power Bi and IBM Cognos software preferred

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned programs, including understanding all aspects of the program, cash flow management and forecasting, financial reporting and audit, and management reporting and analysis
• Prepare and develop new financial and management reporting, analytical commentary, and ad hoc analysis as required by management and stakeholders
• Assist with month-end and quarter-end analysis, including variance analysis against budget, forecast, and prior periods.
• Research, collaborate and advise on financial and accounting issues
• Investigate operational issues, including coordination and follow up, leading to issue resolution
• Conduct reviews of internal controls and processes, provide recommendations and implement improvements to promote effective and efficient processes
• Oversee financial systems management, recommend improvements and upgrades, and support implementation of new financial and reporting solutions
• Use relationship and knowledge expertise to promote financial understanding across the organization and influence internal and external outcomes
• Participate as a key finance resource on projects to ensure solution development meets Finance department needs, ensuring complete understanding of process implications for new initiatives
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with appropriate levels of personnel across Agricorp, including management, the senior management team, stakeholders and non-management personnel
• Provide support and share knowledge and expertise to other members of the team including mentorship, coaching and training.

Benefits

• Generous vacation allowance
• Defined-benefit pension plan
• Commitment to supporting employees’ individual learning
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits
• Pension plan to support your long-term financial security
• Paid vacation days and sick leave
• Work-life balance with supportive leaders who respect your time outside of work
• Opportunities for learning and growth, including mentoring, coaching, and support for professional development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees