8 results for Financial Analyst Financial Services in Waterloo, ON

Financial Analyst

Elmira, ON
onsite
Permanent
80000 - 95000 CAD / Yearly
Our client, an established and growing organization within the insurance and financial services industry, is seeking a Financial Analyst to join its finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious accounting or finance professional who is looking to take ownership of reporting and analysis responsibilities while gaining exposure to a dynamic, growth-oriented business. The successful candidate will play a key role in monthly financial reporting, business analysis, commission calculations, and process improvement initiatives. This position offers meaningful career progression and is well-suited for someone interested in pursuing a CPA designation within the next 3 to 4 years. Key Responsibilities· Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements and management reports· Perform account reconciliations and investigate variances· Prepare and post journal entries while ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data· Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes· Calculate and reconcile commission payments for advisors and sales teams· Develop, maintain, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs)· Assist with regulatory reporting requirements and tax filings· Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities· Identify opportunities to improve existing processes and internal controls· Participate in finance transformation, automation, and reporting enhancement initiatives· Collaborate with stakeholders across finance and operations to provide meaningful business insights
2026-08-28T00:00:00Z

Financial Analyst

Milton, ON
onsite
Permanent
80000 - 90000 CAD / Yearly
Our client is looking for a Financial Analyst to join their team. This role offers a mix of accounting, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and project accounting responsibilities, making it a great opportunity for someone who enjoys variety and wants exposure to both accounting and finance. Responsibilities<ul><li>Prepare monthly financial statements, journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting analysis as part of the month-end close process.</li><li>Assist with annual budgets, ongoing forecasts, cash flow planning, and variance analysis.</li><li>Monitor the financial performance of long-term projects, including revenue recognition, project costing, margin analysis, and related reporting.</li><li>Support billing activities, deferred revenue schedules, and project-related reconciliations.</li><li>Assist with year-end audit requirements and preparation of supporting documentation.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve reporting, streamline processes, and strengthen internal controls.</li><li>Provide ad hoc analysis and reporting to support business decisions.</li></ul>
2026-09-03T00:00:00Z

Sr. Financial Analyst

Mississauga, ON
remote
Permanent
95000 - 100000 CAD / Yearly
Our client is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join their growing finance team. This role combines corporate accounting, financial reporting, consolidations, cash flow forecasting, and systems-focused projects, offering exposure to both traditional accounting and finance transformation initiatives. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Manage full-cycle accounting for multiple holding companies.</li><li>Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and month-end working papers.</li><li>Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.</li><li>Prepare and maintain consolidated cash flow forecasts and assist with treasury reporting.</li><li>Coordinate annual audit requirements and support external auditors.</li><li>Assist with consolidated financial reporting, intercompany reconciliations, and elimination entries.</li><li>Prepare financial analysis, reporting packages, and variance analysis for senior leadership.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve and automate accounting and reporting processes.</li><li>Support the maintenance and enhancement of NetSuite, Salesforce, reporting platforms, and finance data systems.</li><li>Assist with business intelligence, data analytics, and AI-enabled reporting initiatives.</li></ul>
2026-08-12T00:00:00Z

Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

Mississauga, ON
onsite
Permanent
90000 - 110000 CAD / Yearly
Our client is seeking a Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis to support budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and business performance analysis. Reporting to the CFO, this role will partner closely with Finance leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to provide actionable insights and support strategic decision-making. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Lead annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes</li><li>Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial results</li><li>Oversee management reporting and performance analysis</li><li>Lead the monthly reporting and consolidation process</li><li>Provide insights into key business drivers and financial performance</li><li>Support executive reporting and presentations</li><li>Partner with leaders across the organization to support decision-making</li><li>Manage and develop a small finance team</li><li>Participate in ad hoc financial analysis and special projects</li></ul>
2026-09-03T00:00:00Z

Finance Systems Specialist

Waterloo, ON
onsite
Temporary
60 - 70 CAD / Hourly
We are looking for a Finance Systems Specialist to join a 12-month contract opportunity based in Waterloo, Ontario. This position is ideal for someone who combines strong Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central expertise with a solid understanding of finance operations and can guide cross-functional teams through complex ERP delivery milestones. You will play a key role in supporting implementation progress, coordinating go-live readiness, and helping stabilize the environment after launch while partnering with Finance, IT, and external vendors. Responsibilities:• Lead finance systems activities related to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, ensuring project priorities remain aligned with operational and reporting needs.• Coordinate stakeholders across Finance, IT, and third-party partners to move implementation work forward and resolve issues in a timely manner.• Support preparation for go-live by organizing testing, validating readiness, and helping teams address gaps before deployment.• Oversee user acceptance testing efforts by defining test approach, reviewing outcomes, and ensuring business requirements are properly validated.• Provide day-to-day guidance on Business Central functionality so internal teams can operate more independently and escalate only complex matters when needed.• Assist with post-launch stabilization by monitoring issues, prioritizing fixes, and improving system usage across finance processes.• Contribute to data review and cleanup activities to improve accuracy and support a reliable system environment.• Identify opportunities to streamline financial workflows, strengthen reporting practices, and enhance system configuration over time.
2026-09-01T00:00:00Z

Finance Manager

Cambridge, ON
onsite
Permanent
110000 - 125000 CAD / Yearly
A well-established charitable and community-focused organization is seeking an experienced finance leader to join its team in a newly created leadership opportunity. This role is ideal for a CPA who enjoys balancing team leadership, audit oversight, financial reporting, internal controls, and hands-on operational finance responsibilities. Reporting to the senior finance leader, the Manager, Finance, Audit & Compliance will play a key role in strengthening financial stewardship, supporting organizational accountability, and ensuring strong governance practices across a complex, multi-program environment. This is a hybrid opportunity with periodic travel required within a 50 km radius. Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Leadership & Business Partnership<ul><li>Act as a strategic finance partner to operational and executive leaders, providing financial guidance, analysis, and decision support.</li><li>Support budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and organizational initiatives through meaningful financial insights.</li><li>Partner with stakeholders across the organization to improve financial literacy and promote sound financial decision-making.</li><li>Contribute to special projects and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance organizational effectiveness.</li></ul>Team Leadership<ul><li>Lead, mentor, and develop members of the finance team across accounts payable, general accounting, and related functions.</li><li>Foster a collaborative, service-oriented culture focused on accountability, professional development, and continuous improvement.</li><li>Support process optimization and scalability within the finance function.</li></ul>Audit, Compliance & Controls<ul><li>Lead the annual external audit process and serve as the primary point of contact for auditors.</li><li>Coordinate audit schedules, working papers, financial statement preparation, and year-end reporting requirements.</li><li>Maintain and enhance internal controls, governance practices, and financial policies.</li><li>Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, funding agreements, regulatory requirements, and organizational policies.</li><li>Identify financial risks and recommend strategies to strengthen controls and mitigate exposure.</li></ul>Reporting & Process Improvement<ul><li>Support accurate and timely month-end and year-end financial reporting.</li><li>Review reconciliations, journal entries, and financial analyses to ensure reporting integrity.</li><li>Develop and maintain financial policies, procedures, and documentation.</li><li>Leverage financial systems and reporting tools to improve efficiency, reporting capabilities, and decision support.</li></ul>
2026-08-20T00:00:00Z

Head of Finance

Waterloo, ON
onsite
Permanent
140000 - 170000 CAD / Yearly
Our client, an established real estate investment, development, and property management company, is seeking a Head of Finance to join its leadership team. This is a hands-on leadership opportunity offering broad exposure across accounting, finance, reporting, operations, development projects, and strategic decision-making. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Lead all financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and treasury activities.</li><li>Oversee month-end, year-end, and multi-entity financial reporting.</li><li>Partner with ownership and leadership to support growth initiatives, financing activities, acquisitions, development projects, and portfolio performance.</li><li>Provide financial analysis, forecasting, and strategic recommendations to support business decisions.</li><li>Manage lender, investor, and external advisor relationships while ensuring compliance with reporting requirements and financial obligations.</li><li>Establish and maintain strong internal controls, financial processes, and risk management practices.</li><li>Oversee and mentor the finance and accounting team while driving continuous improvement across systems and processes.</li></ul>
2026-09-03T00:00:00Z

Director of Finance

Cambridge, ON
onsite
Permanent
150000 - 170000 CAD / Yearly
Our client, a growing project-based organization in Cambridge, is seeking a Director of Finance to join their senior leadership team. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for overseeing the finance function, driving process improvements, enhancing ERP utilization, and providing strategic financial support to business operations. The successful candidate will play a key role in optimizing month-end reporting, ERP system capabilities, strengthening financial controls, and partnering with operational leaders to improve profitability and decision-making. Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Leadership & Reporting<ul><li>Lead, mentor, and develop the finance and accounting team while promoting accountability and continuous improvement.</li><li>Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.</li><li>Maintain the integrity of the general ledger through account reconciliations, analytical reviews, and financial controls.</li><li>Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, fixed assets, and inventory accounting functions.</li><li>Coordinate year-end audit activities and serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors.</li></ul>Process Improvement & Systems Optimization<ul><li>Drive continuous improvement initiatives across finance and operational processes.</li><li>Optimize ERP workflows, automation, and reporting capabilities to improve efficiency and accuracy.</li><li>Partner with operational stakeholders to enhance project costing, revenue recognition, and transaction processing workflows.</li><li>Develop and implement standard operating procedures and accountability measures to support an efficient month-end close process.</li><li>Identify opportunities to streamline reporting and eliminate operational bottlenecks.</li></ul>Budgeting, Forecasting & Analysis<ul><li>Lead budgeting and forecasting initiatives, translating operational plans into meaningful financial models.</li><li>Analyze financial performance and provide insights into key variances, trends, and business drivers.</li><li>Develop KPI dashboards and management reporting tools to improve operational visibility and profitability analysis.</li><li>Provide strategic recommendations to senior leadership to support informed decision-making and improve working capital management.</li></ul>Treasury & Internal Controls<ul><li>Maintain and strengthen internal controls, financial policies, and delegated authority processes.</li><li>Oversee cash flow management and working capital planning.</li><li>Support relationships with financial institutions and ensure compliance with lending and reporting requirements.</li><li>Assist with risk management and financial governance initiatives.</li></ul>
2026-09-03T00:00:00Z