Financial Analyst

CIRO / OCRI • Toronto, ON

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a self-regulatory organization, the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) is committed to setting high regulatory standards for the investment industry, safeguarding investors, and supporting the integrity of Canada’s capital markets. Join a growing team and contribute to the dynamic and complex world of Canadian capital markets.

The Financial Analyst, FP&A supports CIRO’s financial stewardship by providing high-quality analysis, governance support, and decision-oriented insights across enterprise activities. The role partners with business leaders and finance colleagues to enhance financial transparency, support planning and forecasting, and ensure effective oversight of funds, assets, and strategic initiatives within a complex regulatory environment.

In alignment with CIRO’s mandate and strategic priorities, the Financial Analyst contributes to a broad and evolving FP&A mandate, providing timely, accurate and decision-useful information through effective management reporting, financial governance, and special initiatives.

Requirements

• University degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics/Statistics, or related discipline.
• Demonstrated progress toward a professional accounting (CPA) designation.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, management reporting, finance, and/or a related analytical and business partnering role.
• Strong financial modeling and analytical thinking, with the ability to see the bigger picture and simplify complex information for intended audiences.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with able to convey insights effectively to senior leadership, Board Committees, and external stakeholders.
• Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and financial planning/reporting tools.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in capital and project management, cost‑recovery frameworks, and/or Not‑for‑Profit environments considered an asset.
• Sound financial understanding of Canadian GAAP for Not‑for‑Profits with an in-depth knowledge of balance sheet, income statement, and fund balances presentation.
• Hands-on experience with Corporate Performance Management ( systems, financial reporting tools, and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) environments.

Responsibilities

• Support enterprise planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes, including consolidation of financial inputs across functions.
• Prepare financial materials to support senior management, the Finance, Audit & Risk (FAR) committee of the CIRO Board, and other stakeholders as required.
• Analyze variances and emerging risks, leveraging financial models to generate decision‑oriented insights for strategic initiatives and ongoing financial sustainability.
• Act as a financial partner to assigned departments and initiatives, supporting planning discussions and providing guidance on financial implications and accounting treatment.
• Foster constructive relationships with internal stakeholders to improve financial literacy and planning discipline.
• Support enterprise initiatives and special projects through financial analysis and coordination with internal stakeholders.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of FP&A processes, controls, and related documentation, including financial standards, training materials, and standard operating procedures to support consistency, governance, and knowledge transfer.
• Ensure data integrity and consistency across financial systems and reports.
• Support adherence to CIRO’s financial policies, internal controls, and governance requirements, including financial oversight of designated funding arrangements to ensure alignment with approved use and governance expectations.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary in alignment with market
• Performance based bonus
• Employer paid Health Benefits and Spending Account that offer flexibility to meet your individual or family needs as of day one
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching that starts on your first day of employment
• Paid flex days and sick days
• Vacation days
• Maternity Leave Of Absence/Paternity Leave Of Absence top up
• Paid continuous learning and continuing development including designations

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior