We are looking for a Business Analyst to join a financial services team in Toronto, Ontario on a Long-term Contract basis. This role focuses on examining business operations, end-user tools, and technology workflows to help shape reliable, well-controlled solutions that support operational and regulatory expectations. The successful candidate will partner with business and technical stakeholders to clarify requirements, strengthen reporting and calculation processes, and support delivery through testing, documentation, and implementation planning.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Partner with business teams and technical specialists to evaluate existing applications, end-user tools, and manual workflows, then define practical future-state solutions.<br>• Gather, assess, and confirm business, functional, and non-functional needs while ensuring alignment with governance, compliance, and operational objectives.<br>• Produce clear analysis materials such as business requirements documents, functional specifications, process flows, data mappings, and calculation logic documentation.<br>• Review spreadsheets, databases, macros, and other end-user computing tools to identify risks, dependencies, and opportunities to move processes into controlled technology environments.<br>• Analyze formulas, reconciliation methods, assumptions, thresholds, and business rules to support accurate reporting, processing, and remediation activities.<br>• Work with development and data teams to ensure transformations, calculations, and reporting outputs are implemented correctly and traceable from source to result.<br>• Develop test scenarios, user acceptance materials, and business validation documentation, then coordinate testing, track defects, and verify issue resolution.<br>• Help define operating procedures, risk controls, and audit-ready evidence that support compliance standards and sustainable business processes.<br>• Contribute to project delivery activities such as scope clarification, effort estimation, risk tracking, status updates, and planning for implementation or conversion initiatives.
We are looking for a skilled Business Analyst to join our team in Newmarket, Ontario, on a contract basis for a duration of 1-2 years. In this role, you will play a key part in bridging the gap between technology solutions and business needs, ensuring seamless delivery and operation of enterprise systems. You will collaborate with various stakeholders to develop detailed requirements, functional designs, and quality assurance plans, contributing to innovative solutions and enhancements for existing applications.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Analyze and document business requirements by engaging with stakeholders and subject matter experts.<br>• Develop functional designs, business process flows, and quality assurance plans to support enterprise system implementation.<br>• Partner with project sponsors and external vendors to ensure alignment of technology solutions with business objectives.<br>• Conduct gap analyses to identify areas for improvement and propose actionable solutions.<br>• Coordinate and lead testing efforts, including AB testing, to validate system functionality and performance.<br>• Utilize Atlassian Jira and other tools to track project progress and manage tasks effectively.<br>• Support the agile development process by contributing to sprint planning and backlog refinement.<br>• Prepare detailed business requirement documents and ensure accurate communication of project scope.<br>• Facilitate training sessions and provide ongoing support for users of enterprise systems.<br>• Monitor and report on project milestones, ensuring timely delivery within scope and budget.
<p>We are looking for a skilled Finance Business Analyst to join our team on a long-term contract basis in Toronto. This role focuses on investment accounting within the life insurance industry and requires expertise in major accounting platforms, financial reporting, and project methodologies. If you are passionate about delivering accurate financial insights and collaborating effectively with stakeholders, we encourage you to apply.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Analyze investment accounting data using platforms such as SimCorp, State Street, Clearwater, Blackrock, or SS&C.</p><p>• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure accurate financial reporting, including Risk Capital calculations and IFRS 17 compliance.</p><p>• Apply knowledge of accounting practices, such as Held at Fair Value, Unrealized Gains and Losses, and Held to Maturity classifications.</p><p>• Review derivative and FX accounting processes to ensure proper financial documentation.</p><p>• Provide insights into partnership accounting practices and income recognition conventions.</p><p>• Differentiate between trade date and settlement date accounting methods to ensure compliance.</p><p>• Utilize tools like Atlassian Jira and Microsoft Excel to document business requirements and manage project workflows.</p><p>• Conduct gap analysis and AB testing to identify opportunities for process improvement.</p><p>• Develop and maintain comprehensive Business Requirement Documents and other project documentation.</p><p>• Facilitate Agile and Waterfall project methodologies to support successful project delivery.</p>
<p><strong><u>This job posting is for a current vacancy with our client</u></strong></p><p><br></p><p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Business Systems Analyst to join our client's growing team in Toronto, Ontario. This position focuses on supporting Capital Markets initiatives by bridging the gap between business needs and technology solutions. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional analytical skills and a strong ability to collaborate within Agile environments. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Actively participate in Agile ceremonies, such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, backlog grooming, and retrospectives, to ensure alignment with project goals.</p><p>• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather, analyze, and refine business, financial, and operational requirements.</p><p>• Translate requirements into detailed user stories and acceptance criteria to guide development and testing processes.</p><p>• Perform data analysis to identify system inefficiencies and create reports or dashboards that enhance decision-making.</p><p>• Evaluate current business processes and systems to identify gaps and propose effective solutions specifically for Trade and Order Management Systems.</p><p>• Act as a liaison between business units and technical teams to ensure mutual understanding of priorities and timelines.</p><p>• Promote an Agile mindset by identifying opportunities for team improvement and enhancing product delivery.</p><p>• Design system specifications, including use cases, performance testing, and functional requirements.</p><p>• Support the implementation of technology solutions by overseeing their design and development.</p>
We are looking for a Senior Analyst in Pricing Analytics to join our team on a long-term contract basis in Toronto, Ontario. In this role, you will leverage your analytical skills to design, implement, and evaluate pricing strategies that align with organizational goals. You will play a pivotal role in optimizing sales and margin rates while collaborating with internal departments and regional teams to drive pricing initiatives forward.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Evaluate and recommend pricing adjustments to ensure products and store zones align with the organization's pricing strategy.<br>• Monitor sales performance and margin metrics to identify opportunities for improvement and maximize profitability.<br>• Analyze competitive pricing indices to confirm alignment with strategic goals and recommend retail price changes as needed.<br>• Coordinate pricing zone assignments for new stores and collaborate with relevant teams to ensure smooth implementation.<br>• Develop weekly flyer pricing strategies and corporate brand shielding initiatives to boost sales and enhance margin performance.<br>• Investigate store and customer pricing inquiries, providing timely resolutions and adjustments where necessary.<br>• Create comprehensive category retail reviews, analyzing product relationships and market trends to support strategic pricing decisions.<br>• Collaborate with stakeholders such as category managers, regional directors, and district managers to address pricing issues and drive initiatives.<br>• Prepare and deliver store-level communication materials to guide pricing practices and address operational needs.<br>• Conduct periodic store audits, recommending and executing price changes based on competitive retail observations.
<p>Our client is a fast-growing, private equity–backed organization with 20+ locations across Canada. As they continue to scale nationally, they are investing in the growing finance team to support data-driven decision-making, operational excellence, and sustainable growth. The <strong>Senior Manager, FP&A</strong> is a high-impact leadership role responsible for driving budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and performance reporting across the organization. Reporting to the Director of Finance, this role partners closely with regional operations, corporate leaders, and executive stakeholders to deliver insights that directly influence business outcomes. This position offers significant exposure to senior leadership, meaningful influence across the organization, and clear runway for career progression as the company continues to grow through organic expansion and M&A.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Why This Role</strong></p><ul><li>Company Growth: Join a rapidly scaling, private equity–backed platform with national reach and an active growth agenda</li><li>Career Progression: Opportunity to evolve into broader finance leadership as the organization matures</li><li>Collaboration: Work closely with Operations, IT, Sales, and Executive teams in a true business-partner role</li><li>Impact: Finance is viewed as a strategic enabler, not a back-office function</li></ul><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Partner with the Director of Finance to lead the annual budget and forecast process across a growing number of branches and corporate functions</li><li>Develop rolling forecasts incorporating operational inputs, regional trends, and market dynamics</li><li>Align financial plans with strategic priorities and deliver clear variance analysis to leadership</li><li>Prepare and present monthly P&L reporting, dashboards, and executive reporting packages</li><li>Analyze financial and operational performance to identify key drivers, risks, and opportunities</li><li>Act as a trusted advisor, collaborating with Regional VPs, GMs, and functional leaders to improve profitability and cost discipline</li><li>Champion pricing, job costing, and margin analysis, including governance and ongoing evaluation of pricing strategies</li><li>Lead and support financial modeling for growth initiatives, operational improvements, and strategic investments</li><li>Contribute to capital planning, productivity initiatives, and enterprise-wide cost optimization efforts</li><li>Enhance FP&A processes to improve accuracy, scalability, and speed as the business grows</li><li>Support financial aspects of M&A, including valuation, integration modeling, and post-acquisition tracking</li></ul>
We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee financial operations and ensure the accuracy and integrity of accounting processes. This role involves managing invoicing, cash flow, reporting obligations, and tax credit claims, as well as supporting audits and financial certifications. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting systems and a proven ability to handle complex financial tasks efficiently.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage invoicing processes and ensure timely collection of payments outlined in service agreements, broadcast licenses, and financing contracts.<br>• Prepare weekly cash flow reports and ensure sufficient funding of bank accounts, including the submission of advance requests.<br>• Set up accounting systems, government accounts, and banking arrangements for new production entities.<br>• Oversee monthly reporting requirements for financial institutions and ensure compliance.<br>• Maintain bill-back schedules for active projects and facilitate accurate invoicing of intercompany transactions.<br>• Assist in quarter-end procedures by generating reports, posting general ledger entries, and performing reconciliations.<br>• Prepare year-end financial packages for production entities and support audit processes as needed.<br>• Track tax returns, manage correspondence with government agencies, and ensure compliance with tax regulations.<br>• Develop detailed labour cost schedules for tax credit applications and provide necessary financial documentation for certifications.
We are looking for a detail-oriented Financial Analyst to support reporting, budgeting, and day-to-day financial analysis for a non-profit organization in Markham, Ontario. This is a Contract position suited to someone who can work comfortably with financial data, produce clear insights, and contribute to accurate accounting operations. The successful candidate will help strengthen reporting processes, support ad hoc analysis, and work with financial systems to deliver timely information for decision-making.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare regular financial reports and interpret results to support planning, oversight, and informed business decisions.<br>• Assist with budgeting activities, including tracking actuals, reviewing variances, and identifying notable financial trends.<br>• Perform ad hoc financial analysis by gathering data, validating figures, and presenting findings in a clear and practical format.<br>• Maintain accurate financial records and support core accounting activities in alignment with organizational standards and reporting needs.<br>• Use accounting and reporting systems to extract, organize, and analyze financial information efficiently.<br>• Create and update reports using available tools and databases to improve visibility into financial performance.<br>• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to collect required information, clarify financial details, and support ongoing reporting requirements.<br>• Contribute to process improvements within finance operations, including system-related reporting tasks where needed.
<p>We are seeking a detail-oriented and hands-on <strong>Senior Accountant</strong> with a minimum of 5+ years of experience in full-cycle accounting. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise, solid ERP experience, and the ability to support financial analysis and reporting requirements.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Manage and perform full-cycle accounting (AP, AR, GL, journal entries, accruals, reconciliations)</li><li>Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial statements</li><li>Perform detailed financial analysis and reporting to support management decision-making</li><li>Conduct cost and variance analysis and provide actionable insights</li><li>Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations</li><li>Manage government remittances (HST/GST, payroll taxes, and other statutory filings)</li><li>Support and collaborate with external auditors during year-end audits</li><li>Maintain and improve accounting processes and internal controls</li><li>Utilize ERP systems and advanced Excel tools for reporting, analysis, and data management</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>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.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><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><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for a skilled <strong>Digital Analyst</strong> to join our team in Toronto, Ontario. This position offers an exciting opportunity to leverage your expertise in data analysis and digital strategy to drive impactful business decisions. You will collaborate with stakeholders and cross-functional teams to optimize digital solutions and deliver meaningful insights.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong>:</p><p>• Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to integrate systems and ensure seamless data management.</p><p>• Analyze and interpret complex datasets to identify trends and provide actionable insights.</p><p>• Develop and maintain data governance frameworks, including the creation of data catalogs.</p><p>• Utilize coding skills in Python and other languages to cleanse and prepare data for analysis.</p><p>• Create dynamic data visualizations using tools such as Power BI, Tableau, and other reporting platforms.</p><p>• Implement business intelligence strategies tailored to member data, associations, or education sectors.</p><p>• Drive initiatives to enhance data integrations across cloud-based platforms.</p><p>• Work closely with stakeholders to understand business needs and align digital strategies accordingly.</p><p>• Plan and execute digital campaigns, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.</p><p>• Optimize SEO strategies and manage content across websites and digital platforms.</p>
<p><strong>Senior Analyst, Capital Markets Performance & Reporting (12-Month Contract)</strong></p><p><br></p><p>We are seeking a highly motivated <strong>Senior Performance Analyst</strong> to join a Capital Markets Finance team within a leading institutional investment environment. This role focuses on performance measurement, attribution, and reporting across complex credit and multi-asset portfolios within capital markets, while supporting the evolution toward more dynamic and digitized reporting solutions.</p><p><br></p><p>This is a 12-month fixed-term contract based in downtown Toronto.</p><p>Work model: 4-days onsite required.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Own the <strong>end-to-end daily performance reporting</strong> process for credit-focused investment portfolios, ensuring accuracy and timeliness</li><li>Analyze and validate <strong>security-level performance data</strong>, including accruals, valuations, and P&L, and ensure proper aggregation across portfolios</li><li>Investigate and resolve <strong>data discrepancies across multiple systems</strong>, working closely with technology and operations teams</li><li>Deliver <strong>performance attribution analysis</strong>, identifying key drivers of returns and providing meaningful insights to stakeholders</li><li>Build, maintain, and enhance <strong>interactive dashboards and reporting tools using Power BI</strong></li><li>Utilize <strong>SQL</strong> to extract, transform, and manage large datasets for reporting and analysis</li><li>Leverage <strong>advanced Excel</strong> for complex financial modeling, reconciliation, and data analysis</li><li>Interpret and communicate results across various <strong>capital markets products</strong>, including credit, fixed income, and equity portfolios</li><li>Partner with stakeholders across <strong>finance, risk, operations, and investment teams</strong> to support evolving reporting needs</li><li>Contribute to <strong>process improvements and automation initiatives</strong>, enhancing scalability and data quality</li><li>Monitor <strong>market trends and macroeconomic developments</strong>, assessing impact on portfolio performance</li></ul>
<p>Robert Half Canada is partnering with a client to identify a <strong>Cost Analyst</strong> for a growing team. This opportunity is ideal for an accounting or finance professional with experience in cost analysis, budgeting, inventory or manufacturing cost structures, and financial reporting.</p><p>The successful candidate will support business decision-making through detailed cost analysis, reporting, and process improvement. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate with finance and operational stakeholders.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Analyze product, project, or operational costs and identify trends or variances</li><li>Prepare cost reports, margin analysis, and financial summaries for management</li><li>Support budgeting, forecasting, and standard costing processes</li><li>Monitor inventory, labour, overhead, and production-related cost drivers</li><li>Assist with month-end close activities related to cost accounting</li><li>Review and maintain standard costs and support cost allocation processes</li><li>Partner with operations, procurement, and finance teams to improve cost visibility and accuracy</li><li>Investigate variances between actual and expected costs and provide recommendations</li><li>Assist in developing and improving reporting tools, controls, and procedures</li><li>Support ad hoc financial analysis and business initiatives as needed</li></ul><p><br></p>
