Specialist, Financial Performance

WDBA • Windsor, QC

4d • CA$80,518 - CA$120,778 • Hybrid

About The Position

As part of the Financial Planning and Analysis Team, the Specialist, Financial Performance will be responsible for developing and maintaining robust financial models to support the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) with strategic decision-making related to revenue generation, cost optimization, financial performance, and business operations. The role requires advanced Excel and Power BI modelling capabilities, strong data analytics skills, and an in-depth understanding of construction and transportation finance, as well as the ability to leverage relationships with various Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to properly analyze accounting documentation and financial reports and translate them into actionable financial models, forecasts, and management insights.
The Specialist will collaborate with various stakeholders to gather data relating to budgeting, forecasting, revenue analysis, performance reporting, and expense management. The role will lead monthly and quarterly revenue reforecasting cycles and will be expected to build and maintain dashboards and reporting tools that improve visibility into key financial and operational metrics, with required expertise in data analytics and visualization using Power BI. The role also includes the analysis of protected data, involving strict adherence to all compliance protocols, and shall uphold confidentiality requirements for all records and information.

Requirements

• Diploma, Undergraduate or Graduate degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration from a recognized college or university.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of related working experience, specifically related to financial analysis, forecasting, data and business analysis, and financial reporting.
• Strong financial planning and analysis experience, including advanced Excel modelling, revenue forecasting, monthly and quarterly reforecasting, and development of dashboards and management reporting tools.
• Demonstrated experience establishing data governance principles.
• Extensive experience working with databases as well as creating logic and conceptual modelling.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively and professionally communicate orally and in writing.
• Strong time management, organizational skills and attention to detail to manage work and competing deadlines.
• Strong numeracy and analytical skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, spreadsheet modelling, and financial modelling tools, including the ability to build dynamic models, scenario analysis, and forecast templates.
• Demonstrated experience developing dashboards, visual reports, and data analytics solutions using Power BI.
• Demonstrated understanding of construction project lifecycle and financial implications.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships and collaborate with diverse teams in a matrix work environment.
• Advanced skills with Microsoft Office Suite, with expert-level proficiency in Excel for financial modelling, scenario analysis, and forecasting.
• Expertise with financial reporting and modelling systems/tools required, including Power BI, dashboard development, and data analytics/reporting solutions.
• Ability to obtain a Government of Canada Personnel Screening/Security Clearance.
• Ability to travel within Ontario and Michigan.

Nice To Haves

• Certified in a professional accounting or finance designation such as CPA, CFA, or CIA.
• Financial Modelling Certification such as FMVA.
• Public sector experience.
• Experience working on large infrastructure or high value capital projects.
• Some hands-on experience with entity relationships and/or dimensional data modelling.

Responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining robust financial models to support strategic decision-making.
• Collaborating with stakeholders to gather data for budgeting, forecasting, revenue analysis, performance reporting, and expense management.
• Leading monthly and quarterly revenue reforecasting cycles.
• Building and maintaining dashboards and reporting tools to improve visibility into key financial and operational metrics.
• Analyzing protected data while adhering to compliance protocols and confidentiality requirements.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation packages
• Opportunity for ample growth and development, including paid training options
• Employee performance review program
• Comprehensive health and dental package starting on your first day
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits
• Defined contribution pension plan offered with up to 9% employee/employer match
• Hybrid and flexible work options available, including a mixed remote and in-office work environment and flex-scheduling
• Extensive paid time-off benefits (vacation, personal days, volunteer day, and paid statutory holidays)
• Support for work-life balance

What This Job Offers

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