5 results for Performance Analyst in Waterloo, ON

Privacy Analyst

Hamilton, ON
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Permanent
65000 - 90000 CAD / Yearly
We are looking for a Privacy Analyst to strengthen privacy, data governance, and responsible technology practices within our IT environment in Hamilton, Ontario. This position is suited to a hands-on, detail-oriented individual who can turn legislative and policy requirements into practical technical processes while working closely with colleagues across the institution. The role supports privacy compliance, evaluates emerging technologies such as AI, and contributes to broader governance and security initiatives within the Education sector. Responsibilities: • Advance the day-to-day delivery of the institution’s privacy program by helping establish effective procedures, controls, and documentation. • Prepare and maintain records related to personal information processing, and complete privacy impact reviews for new or changing technologies. • Assess third-party services and technology vendors to identify privacy implications and coordinate with IT on associated security considerations. • Monitor adherence to applicable Canadian privacy legislation and support actions that keep practices aligned with regulatory expectations. • Deliver guidance and awareness activities that help staff understand privacy obligations and apply sound information-handling practices. • Evaluate artificial intelligence solutions for academic and operational use, with a focus on ethical implementation, transparency, and data protection. • Work with internal stakeholders to identify privacy, safety, and security risks tied to AI-enabled tools and recommend appropriate safeguards. • Contribute to data governance, information lifecycle planning, and system-related initiatives that improve institutional oversight of data. • Support the response to privacy incidents by documenting findings, assisting with breach management, and helping strengthen preventive controls. • Participate as an active member of the IT team and relevant committees, contributing to operational priorities, technology reviews, and cross-functional projects as needed.
2026-05-13T00:00:00Z

Financial Analyst

Fergus, ON
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Permanent
75000 - 95000 CAD / Yearly
We are looking for a Financial Analyst to join a hybrid team in Centre Wellington, Ontario, where you will turn financial information into practical recommendations that support commercial decision-making. This role works closely with sales and finance partners to evaluate pricing, profitability, and business performance across customers, products, and channels. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical capability, sound financial judgment, and the confidence to communicate insights clearly to non-financial stakeholders. Responsibilities:• Work alongside sales and commercial leaders to evaluate pricing strategies, review deal economics, and provide insight into customer-level profitability.• Examine margins across product lines, customer segments, and distribution channels to uncover performance trends and recommend improvement opportunities.• Contribute to the design and ongoing oversight of discount structures, promotional offers, and pricing initiatives to support profitable growth.• Administer customer rebate programs by maintaining accurate records, preparing monthly accruals, and investigating variances against expectations.• Build and refine financial models that measure how pricing adjustments, rebate structures, and commercial programs affect revenue and gross margin.• Support recurring business planning activities by preparing analysis that helps the sales team assess current results and upcoming priorities.• Produce reports and dashboards that highlight sales performance, explain key trends, and support longer-term planning discussions.• Partner with finance colleagues to help ensure revenue treatment, rebate accounting, and related controls are handled accurately and in line with policy.• Identify ways to improve reporting, pricing governance, and rebate administration through process standardization and increased automation.• Provide additional analysis and contribute to special projects based on evolving business needs.
2026-05-25T00:00:00Z

Financial Analyst

Burlington, ON
onsite
Permanent
80000 - 90000 CAD / Yearly
We are partnering with our global client to hire a driven and analytical Financial Analyst for their team who is eager to grow their career in a highly collaborative, onsite environment. This is an excellent opportunity for an up‑and‑coming finance professional who wants broad exposure to the business, hands-on learning, and clear long-term advancement. In this role, you will work closely with Operations, Procurement, IT, and Finance leadership to provide meaningful financial insights that drive cost optimization, process improvement, and informed decision-making across the organization. What You’ll Be DoingForecasting, Planning & Budgeting<ul><li>Support operations, procurement, and planning teams through forecasting, scenario analysis, and trend analysis</li><li>Monitor and analyze costs across the business unit, ensuring alignment with forecast and budget, and provide clear variance explanations</li><li>Build and maintain cost models and evaluate effectiveness based on historical trends, input costs, and market conditions</li><li>Identify efficiency opportunities by automating manual processes and eliminating non-value-added activities</li><li>Track travel expenses and ensure adherence to corporate policy</li><li>Monitor IT spend and partner with IT to analyze budget vs. actual results</li></ul>Controllership, Month-End & Reporting<ul><li>Track and calculate freight and tariff/duty accruals; analyze forecast vs. actual and collaborate with logistics on variances</li><li>Maintain KPIs and trackers for purchase price variance (PPV), providing insights to operations and procurement</li><li>Analyze payroll expenses and direct labor variances related to productivity or rate changes</li><li>Prepare and post journal entries related to payroll, benefits, and travel expenses</li><li>Provide month-end analytical support to the Controller, including headcount, PPV, and travel spend analysis</li></ul>Data Analysis & Business Insights<ul><li>Manage and enhance existing Excel-based dashboards</li><li>Identify key performance indicators and design dashboards that deliver actionable insights</li><li>Translate complex financial data into clear, non-technical insights for business stakeholders</li><li>Analyze material, labor, and overhead costs and establish supplier spend trends</li></ul>
2026-06-05T00:00:00Z

Accounting Analyst

Mississauga, ON
onsite
Permanent
95000 - 105000 CAD / Yearly
Are you an experienced financial professional looking to make a high-impact contribution in a leading, global manufacturing environment? Our client is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst who will play a vital role in financial planning and analysis, partnering with business leaders to support strategic decision-making. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Lead financial analysis, forecasting, budgeting, and reporting processes to drive business results.</li><li>Conduct variance analysis, identify trends, and provide actionable insights to management.</li><li>Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, sales, and supply chain to support business objectives.</li><li>Develop and maintain complex financial models to evaluate projects, initiatives, and investments.</li><li>Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and presentations for senior leadership.</li><li>Ensure compliance with internal controls and company policies.</li><li>Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency within financial processes.</li></ul>
2026-05-19T00:00:00Z

Business Central Analyst

Guelph, ON
onsite
Permanent
90000 - 115000 CAD / Yearly
We are looking for a Business Central Analyst to support and enhance our ERP environment while turning business data into meaningful insights. Based in Guelph, Ontario, this position combines Business Central administration, reporting development, and infrastructure oversight to help teams work more effectively. The successful candidate will bring strong technical knowledge, sound judgement, and a collaborative approach to solving operational challenges. Responsibilities: • Administer the Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central platform by maintaining system performance, resolving issues, and supporting day-to-day reliability. • Adjust application settings, workflows, and connected solutions to align the system with evolving business needs. • Safeguard the accuracy, security, and consistency of ERP data by applying effective controls and monitoring practices. • Gather and assess information from business systems and other data sources to identify trends and support decision-making. • Build and refine Power BI dashboards and reports that deliver clear, practical insights for stakeholders. • Partner with business teams to define reporting priorities, establish useful metrics, and improve visibility into performance. • Implement and enhance Power BI connections with Business Central to ensure reporting solutions are efficient and dependable. • Provide guidance to users on reporting tools and analytics best practices so they can make better use of available data. • Oversee core network and infrastructure activities, including system monitoring, backup management, and issue resolution across servers and related technologies.
2026-06-08T00:00:00Z