5 results for Finance in Kitchener, ON

Finance Manager

Hamilton, ON
onsite
Permanent
90000 - 100000 CAD / Yearly
Due to exciting growth within the organization, our client is adding a new Finance position. Reporting to the Senior Director, Finance, the Finance Manager plays a key role in supporting financial reporting, analysis, controls, and planning across a blended not‑for‑profit and for‑profit organization focused on advancing the scientific community. This is an excellent opportunity for a designated CPA or CPA student seeking progressive, hands‑on experience in a hybrid work environment while contributing to an organization with a meaningful healthcare and research mission. The role provides exposure aligned with CPA Canada practical experience requirements and offers long‑term growth potential as the organization continues to scale. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting for multiple entities</li><li>Maintain general ledger accuracy, including journal entries, reconciliations, and working papers</li><li>Prepare and maintain capital asset registers and depreciation schedules</li><li>Support year‑end audit and tax processes and liaise with external auditors</li><li>Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis</li><li>Prepare management reporting, dashboards, and KPIs</li><li>Analyze financial and operational performance and provide actionable insights</li><li>Support financial reporting for externally funded programs and partner organizations</li><li>Provide backup bookkeeping and close support as required</li><li>Identify opportunities for process improvement, automation, and system efficiencies</li></ul>Why Join<ul><li>CPA mentorship and qualifying experience across core technical competencies</li><li>Hybrid flexibility for work‑life balance</li><li>Opportunity to support and give back to the community</li><li>Broad exposure across not‑for‑profit and commercial entities</li><li>Strong long‑term career growth potential</li></ul>CPA Supervision & DevelopmentThis role is supervised and mentored by a qualified CPA and is structured to support progressive responsibility and professional judgment across financial reporting, management accounting, budgeting, internal controls, and audit support, consistent with CPA Canada experience requirements.
2026-04-28T00:00:00Z

Director of Finance

Mississauga, ON
onsite
Permanent
160000 - 185000 CAD / Yearly
Our client, in West GTA, a leading organization experiencing significant growth, is seeking a highly strategic Director of Finance to oversee all financial operations and guide the company’s long‑term financial health. This senior leader will partner closely with the President and executive team to drive performance, strengthen financial management, and support sustainable expansion.The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in financial strategy, budgeting, compliance, and team leadership—paired with the ability to enhance systems, manage risk, and ensure the organization is positioned for continued success. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Develop long‑term financial strategies, models, and forecasts that support organizational growth and guide executive decision‑making.</li><li>Oversee accurate and compliant monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting while maintaining strong internal controls and governance.</li><li>Lead the full budgeting process across all projects, monitor performance, analyze variances, and identify opportunities to improve profitability.</li><li>Manage and authorize all purchase orders and work orders to ensure alignment with approved budgets and financial covenants.</li><li>Identify, assess, and mitigate financial risks while ensuring compliance with tax regulations, auditing requirements, and funder guidelines.</li><li>Oversee both internal and external audits to maintain financial integrity and compliance.</li><li>Lead and mentor finance and accounting teams to foster accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement.</li><li>Serve as a key liaison to funders, partners, and internal stakeholders by delivering clear, data‑driven financial insights and reporting.</li><li>Evaluate, implement, and enhance financial systems, tools, and reporting technologies to improve efficiency and support sound decision‑making.</li></ul>
2026-04-28T00:00:00Z

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>
2026-04-30T00:00:00Z

Finance Transformation Lead

Cambridge, ON
onsite
Temporary
55.4135 - 64.163 CAD / Hourly
Job Title: SAP S/4HANA Finance Functional LeadProject Duration: 8-10 monthsLocation: Cambridge, 4 days onsite Position Overview: Robert Half is seeking an experienced SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud finance professional who can hit the ground running and play a critical role in supporting a large-scale implementation. This person will spend approximately 60% of their time supporting project leads while also serving as the key liaison between finance stakeholders and technical teams. The ideal candidate will bring a strong finance background, hands-on experience with general ledger (GL) processes and chart of accounts (COA) mapping, and the ability to help guide conversations around current-state versus future-state processes in an SAP transformation environment. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Support project leads across the SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud implementation. </li><li>Act as the primary liaison between finance and technical teams to ensure alignment on requirements, design, and execution. </li><li>Lead and facilitate meetings with business and project stakeholders. </li><li>Provide functional finance expertise related to SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud. </li><li>Drive discussions around GL structure, financial processes, and COA mapping. </li><li>Help navigate stakeholder expectations, including situations where business users may prefer legacy processes, while supporting the implementation of best practices in the new system. </li><li>Partner with leadership and cross-functional teams to identify gaps, resolve issues, and keep the project moving forward. </li><li>Assist with implementation activities leading up to go-live. </li></ul>
2026-04-20T00:00:00Z

Bilingual Finance Business Partner

Burlington, ON
onsite
Permanent
115000 - 120000 CAD / Yearly
Due to exciting expansion and growth, our West GTA client is adding a Bilingual Finance Business Partner play a critical strategic role in supporting regional leadership to drive financial performance, operational excellence, and sustainable business growth. This highly collaborative, forward-looking position requires a fully bilingual (French/English) finance professional with strong business partnering capability and advanced FP&A expertise, capable of influencing decision-making across the organization. As the region’s primary financial advisor and steward, the FBP is accountable for P&L oversight, proactive identification of risks and opportunities, and providing insight-driven recommendations that shape strategic and operational outcomes. Success in this role demands intellectual curiosity, commercial acumen, and the ability to translate complex financial information into clear, actionable guidance for operational leaders. This position is integral not only to the Finance function, but to the achievement of overall business objectives across Quebec and Atlantic Canada. Key Responsibilities Strategic Finance & Business Partnering<ul><li>Act as a trusted Finance Business Partner to regional leadership, proactively guiding strategic and financial decision-making.</li><li>Provide forward-looking perspectives on P&L performance, identifying emerging trends, risks, and opportunities.</li><li>Lead scenario planning, financial impact assessments, and ROI analysis related to headcount planning, capital expenditures, new branch openings, and strategic initiatives.</li><li>Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure accurate forecasting inputs, alignment to business priorities, and accountability across stakeholders.</li><li>Develop strong relationships with operational leaders, supported by a deep understanding of regional operations and market dynamics.</li><li>Design and implement financial frameworks, models, and tools to support informed, data-driven decisions.</li></ul>Financial Planning, Forecasting & Analysis (FP&A)<ul><li>Lead the preparation of integrated budgets and rolling forecasts aligned to regional business plans and operational realities.</li><li>Drive financial literacy across the region by facilitating cross-functional workshops and planning sessions.</li><li>Deliver robust monthly performance analysis across sales, margins, operating expenses (OPEX), and working capital, highlighting variances and actionable insights.</li><li>Conduct high-impact strategic financial analyses (as distinct from transactional accounting activities).</li><li>Prepare and present materials for Monthly Regional Business Reviews, including presentations for the CFO and Executive Leadership Team.</li><li>Support strategic and ad hoc initiatives through advanced financial modeling, analytical rigor, and evidence-based recommendations.</li></ul>
2026-04-30T00:00:00Z