<p><strong>Job Description: Senior Finance and Expense Analyst</strong></p><p><strong>Overview:</strong></p><p> Our insurance client is seeking a detail-oriented professional to support financial analysis, resource planning, and expense optimization for one of their lines of business. This role involves preparing headcount and expense reports, partnering with senior leaders during budgeting cycles, and driving process improvement initiatives.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare and analyze headcount, staff costs, and expense-related reports (MBR, QBR) to support resource planning and operational budgeting.</li><li>Collaborate with cost center leaders and finance during budget/forecast cycles to ensure accurate financial reporting and alignment with organizational goals.</li><li>Provide insights to senior leaders that drive expense optimization and operational efficiencies while ensuring financial data reflects current business practices.</li><li>Lead or assist with ad hoc projects, process improvements, and reporting initiatives as needed to enhance business performance.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Financial Analyst to join our team in Toronto. As our <strong>Senior Financial Analyst</strong>, you’ll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams across finance and investment operations. You’ll leverage your expertise in IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards) to ensure the company’s financial statements comply with regulatory standards and align with best practices. Your role will also support decision-making regarding mutual fund investments and related financial strategies.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Primary Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare, analyze, and interpret financial data in compliance with IFRS standards, specifically related to life insurance and mutual fund investments.</li><li>Develop and maintain accurate, timely, and complete financial reports to support both internal decision-making and regulatory filings.</li><li>Lead the implementation of new IFRS updates and assess their business impact, particularly those relevant to the life insurance and mutual fund sectors.</li><li>Perform variance analysis, benchmarking, and forecasting to identify key business trends and opportunities for improvement.</li><li>Assess and optimize financial controls concerning mutual fund investments and other brokerage activities.</li><li>Provide guidance and recommendations to senior leadership on all IFRS-related matters to mitigate financial risk and support business growth.</li><li>Partner with external auditors during financial audits, ensuring IFRS adherence and swift resolution of queries.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Reporting to the Director of Financial Planning, Analysis and Treasury, the Senior Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis will play a key role in supporting the organization’s growth strategy by providing strategic financial oversight and risk management through planning, reporting, and analysis. This role will deliver insights to inform decision-making and ensure financial discipline across the enterprise.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Lead the development of annual plans, forecasts, and long-range planning to guide the organization in achieving its strategic goals.</li><li>Prepare and deliver financial reporting and insights to senior leadership and the Board of Directors on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.</li><li>Ensure financial and management reporting is timely, accurate, and actionable for decision-making.</li><li>Direct, coordinate, and consolidate institutional financial management reporting.</li><li>Oversee operating expense cost centres, ensuring clarity, accountability, and efficiency in annual budgets, forecasts, and cost management.</li><li>Analyze key performance indicators and trends to provide meaningful insights and forecasts for senior leadership.</li><li>Develop financial models to forecast, analyze, and support strategic initiatives.</li><li>Manage and optimize the FP& A planning system, ensuring its effective use for accurate and insightful reporting.</li><li>Continuously evaluate and improve FP& A processes, systems, and tools.</li><li>Recruit, develop, and lead a high-performing team of finance professionals, including direct and indirect reports.</li><li>Address competency gaps within the team and support professional growth and development.</li><li>Foster a culture of cost-consciousness and value-for-money across the organization.</li></ul>
<p>We are looking for an experienced and strategic Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP& A) to join our team in Toronto, Ontario. In this 6 month contract role, you will collaborate with senior leadership to drive financial strategy, provide actionable insights, and support key business decisions. This is an exciting opportunity to lead financial planning, data governance, and team mentorship for a dynamic organization.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Partner with internal stakeholders to create comprehensive reporting frameworks that enhance decision-making processes.</p><p>• Lead the development of the annual business plan and forecasts in collaboration with senior management.</p><p>• Prepare executive-level reports, including monthly, quarterly, and annual financial results, budgets, and forecasts, for the Executive Team and Board.</p><p>• Oversee financial data governance to ensure accuracy and alignment across internal stakeholders.</p><p>• Act as a key contributor to strategic initiatives, ensuring appropriate resource allocation and financial feasibility.</p><p>• Supervise the creation of financial analyses and visualizations using tools like Power BI.</p><p>• Provide mentorship and guidance to finance team members and business unit leaders, fostering a collaborative and solutions-oriented environment.</p><p>• Design and communicate the annual business planning calendar, encompassing budgeting, forecasting, and strategic initiatives.</p><p>• Contribute to special projects requiring in-depth financial analysis to support operational decision-making.</p>
<p>We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Business Support Coordinator to support our client's growing Operations teams. This is a pivotal role that blends strong administrative support with proactive coordination across departments, clients, and external service providers. While prior experience in mechanical contracting, construction, or property management is considered a strong asset, we welcome qualified candidates from all professional backgrounds who are adaptable, tech-savvy, and eager to learn.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>The ideal candidate will have at least three years of relevant experience and a strong understanding of supporting internal teams in a fast-paced, proactive, and collaborative environment. If you're passionate about providing exceptional administrative support and eager to contribute to our success, we'd love to hear from you.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>KEY RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></p><ul><li>Provide comprehensive administrative and operational support to internal teams and external clients.</li><li>Coordinate internal and client meetings, manage agendas, record detailed notes, and ensure all action items are tracked and completed.</li><li> Maintain and organize digital filing systems, ensuring all internal documentation is stored efficiently and accurately.</li><li>Act as liaison with third-party professional service providers, including IT Support, VoIP and After-Hours Answering Services, and Insurance Bonding.</li><li>Support special projects that accelerate the company’s 3.0 Strategic Initiatives, including digitization of systems and process improvement.</li><li>Manage the company’s CRM/database, including data entry, lead tracking, client follow-up, and reporting functions to support sales and service operations.</li><li>Work with the website contractor team to ensure timely content and service updates and maintain consistency with the company’s brand and evolving service offering.</li><li>Maintain and update operational dashboards.</li><li>Assist in creating and managing internal workback timelines for project bids and tenders, supporting timely and accurate submissions.</li><li>Draft, format, and issue client proposals using standardized templates, ensuring accuracy and brand consistency.</li><li>Support the preparation and tracking of insurance certificates, WSIB clearances, and compliance documentation.</li><li>Coordinate internal celebration programs and contribute to fostering a positive and collaborative team culture.</li></ul>
<p>Our client a highly successful and growing consumer goods company has a strong opportunity for a Senior Financial Analyst to join their Finance Department. This is a great opportunity for high performing Financial Analysts to manage staff and get on the career path for a Senior Leadership role in FP& A. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Develop and maintain the company’s annual budget, long-term strategic plans, and financial forecasts.</p><p>• Analyze financial performance by comparing actual results against forecasts and budgets, providing detailed variance analyses.</p><p>• Prepare and distribute accurate and timely financial reports and dashboards to support leadership decision-making.</p><p>• Evaluate key performance indicators (KPIs) and trends to identify areas for improvement and recommend actionable strategies.</p><p>• Partner with department leaders to understand business drivers, assess risks, and uncover opportunities for growth.</p><p>• Build and update comprehensive financial models to assist with capital investment projects and resource allocation.</p><p>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify cost-saving measures and enhance operational efficiency.</p><p>• Conduct ad hoc financial analysis to address specific business challenges or opportunities as required.</p><p>• Research industry trends and perform competitive benchmarking to evaluate potential financial impacts on the organization.</p>
<p>Robert Half is seeking a <strong>Change & Risk Management Specialist</strong> for a Hamilton client. The successful consultant will drive successful organizational transformations and the seamless adoption of new technology solutions. This critical role combines expertise in change management and risk mitigation with a strong ability to engage stakeholders, assess business impacts, and foster alignment across technical and non-technical teams. This is a 6+ month engagement, with a hybrid working arrangement, 2 days in office. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Conduct stakeholder analysis to identify key influencers, role dynamics, and potential organizational constraints.</li><li>Establish and maintain communication channels to share updates, manage expectations, and solicit input.</li><li>Draft clear, professional corporate communications designed to inform and align employees and leadership on change initiatives.</li><li>Perform change impact assessments to analyze how new processes or technologies affect business units and end users.</li><li>Develop tailored resistance management strategies to address adoption challenges and accelerate change acceptance.</li><li>Design and deliver training programs, including workshops and awareness sessions, to support end-user adoption.</li><li>Conduct Business Impact Analyses (BIA) to assess critical business processes, identify dependencies, and evaluate potential risk exposures.</li><li>Partner with IT, risk management, and project teams to integrate risk mitigation strategies and compliance measures into change programs.</li><li>Track adoption metrics and provide detailed progress reports to leadership and stakeholders.</li><li>Continuously assess outcomes and recommend adjustments to change strategies where needed.</li><li>Capture lessons learned and develop a repository of best practices to enhance future change and risk management initiatives.</li></ul>
We are looking for a detail-oriented Financial Analyst to join our team in Toronto, Ontario. In this long-term contract role, you will play a vital part in financial reporting, analysis, and process optimization for our hospitality business. The successful candidate will collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure accurate financial insights and drive improvements across budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Streamline the IT invoice process by identifying inefficiencies and recommending improvements for internal and vendor workflows.<br>• Prepare, analyze, and maintain financial data to support monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting requirements.<br>• Reconcile detailed spending reports across multiple accounts and projects to ensure accuracy and completeness.<br>• Develop monthly and quarterly variance reports, conducting in-depth reviews to enhance forecast precision and provide actionable insights to leadership.<br>• Facilitate regular discussions with business partners to share financial trends, risks, and opportunities, while refining rolling financial forecasts.<br>• Coordinate with stakeholders during the annual budget process, managing schedules and submissions.<br>• Oversee the year-end accrual process in collaboration with Corporate Accounts Payable and business partners.<br>• Support external audit activities by preparing reconciliations, schedules, and responding to auditor inquiries.<br>• Automate routine financial tasks and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency.<br>• Provide valuable financial insights to senior management by leveraging data visualization tools and analytical techniques.
<p>We are seeking a highly organized, proactive, and adaptable Executive Business Coordinator who thrives in a dynamic and rewarding environment. This role supports senior leadership through a broad range of responsibilities, including managing complex calendars, coordinating travel, handling expenses and budgeting, and providing project support.</p><p>Your Tasks</p><ul><li><strong>Professional Representation:</strong> Act as the face of the Executive’s office, responding to internal and external inquiries with professionalism, efficiency, and discretion.</li><li><strong>Judgment & Initiative:</strong> Demonstrate sound judgment, flexibility, and initiative when adapting to shifting priorities.</li><li><strong>Confidentiality:</strong> Handle sensitive information with the highest level of discretion and integrity.</li><li><strong>Calendar Management:</strong> Manage complex schedules across multiple time zones, ensuring seamless coordination of meetings and events.</li><li><strong>Communication:</strong> Serve as the primary contact for internal and external communications. Draft correspondence, prepare reports, and support executive messaging with accuracy and attention to detail.</li><li><strong>Collaboration:</strong> Work effectively across all levels of management, staff, and external partners to ensure tasks and priorities are met on time.</li><li><strong>Project Support:</strong> Assist with special projects and initiatives through research, data analysis, and coordination with cross-functional teams.</li><li><strong>Travel Management:</strong> Arrange and manage all aspects of domestic and international travel, including detailed itineraries and expense reconciliation.</li><li><strong>Event Coordination:</strong> Support planning and execution of team events, off-site meetings, and executive gatherings.</li><li><strong>Administrative Excellence:</strong> Prepare agendas, presentations, and reports. Anticipate executive needs through research, pre-meeting preparation, and thorough follow-up.</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for a skilled Business Intelligence (BI) Engineer to join our team on a contract basis in Mississauga, Ontario. In this role, you will leverage your expertise in Power BI and data modeling to deliver insightful dashboards and reports. If you are passionate about creating impactful visualizations and driving data-driven decision-making, we encourage you to apply.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Develop comprehensive reports and dashboards using Databricks models.<br>• Execute data transformations to prepare datasets for reporting and analysis.<br>• Refine and finalize data models to ensure compatibility with Power BI.<br>• Design and implement advanced DAX formulas to create key performance indicators (KPIs).<br>• Build visually compelling and user-friendly dashboards that align with best practices.<br>• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into actionable BI solutions.<br>• Ensure data accuracy and integrity throughout the reporting process.<br>• Provide technical guidance and recommendations for optimizing dashboard performance.
