Senior Financial Analyst - Canada

Circular Materials • Canada, ON

118d • CA$75,000 - CA$95,000 • Remote

About The Position

The Senior Analyst plays a critical role in supporting the reporting and analysis functions for programs. Reporting to the Manager, Reporting and Analysis - Eastern Programs, the Senior Analyst is responsible for conducting in-depth data analysis, developing and managing cost/ data models, building reports, and providing actionable insights to support decision-making processes across the organization. The ideal candidate has a strong background in data analytics, financial/ cost modeling, and business intelligence, with a focus on delivering accurate and timely reporting to stakeholders. This role requires excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate complex data in a clear and concise manner. This is a salary paid position, requiring residency in Canada.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative or business-related field such as Finance, Economics, Data Science, Business Intelligence, Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a BI Analyst or financial analyst role, with demonstrated experience in advanced financial modeling, statistical analysis, and business intelligence reporting.
• Expertise in advanced Excel modeling, including database management and complex financial modeling.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems and BI tools (e.g., SAP, Power BI) for data analysis, reporting, and insights delivery.
• Strong background in analyzing large datasets, financial modeling, and providing actionable insights to drive business decisions.
• Ability to automate reporting processes and improve data workflows, resulting in time savings and greater operational efficiency.
• Ability to translate complex data into simple, actionable insights for diverse stakeholders. Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• High attention to detail and a strong focus on data accuracy and reliability.
• Ability to think critically, solve complex problems, and present clear, concise solutions to business challenges.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with changing priorities and requirements.
• Motivated to learn and develop, with the ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Residency in Canada.

Nice To Haves

• Certifications such as CPA, CFA, or equivalent in Business Intelligence or Analytics are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update operational and financial/ cost models that support planning, analysis, performance measurement, and fee-setting for programs.
• Monitor ongoing program costs & revenue, including collection, processing, and administration, and assess variances between budgeted and actual expenditures. Provide analysis and reporting to ensure financial sustainability of the programs.
• Develop and analyze multiple scenarios for potential program changes, including volume adjustments, cost fluctuations, and regulatory impacts, to inform strategic decision-making.
• Provide data-backed insights on trends, budgeting, forecasting, and segmentation, enabling senior management to make informed decisions.
• Prepare and deliver regular financial and operational reports (including variance analyses) to senior management and stakeholders as required. Support the documentation and presentation of cost and fee budgets and related data to internal and external stakeholders.
• Track and report on performance against established KPIs, identifying trends and variances, and providing actionable insights for improvement as required.
• Coordinate, organize and manage multiple datasets from disparate sources. Collaborate with internal departments to ensure accurate and timely data collection for all EPR programs. Conduct data validation and ensure data integrity for all financial and performance metrics.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial/ cost models, automate manual data processing and reporting tasks or processes to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of reporting.
• Support Institutionalization of knowledge by ensuring processes documentation and SOPs are completed and up to date.
• Participate in projects focused on improving organizational efficiency and advancing the goals of the circular economy.
• Conduct external industry research to identify trends and write reports that inform strategic decision-making.

Benefits

• Annual base salary in the range of $75,000 to $95,000.
• Support for reasonable requests for accommodation in accordance with all applicable provincial accessibility standards.

What This Job Offers

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