<p><strong>Job Title:</strong> Financial Analyst</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Mississauga, Ontario / On-site</p><p><strong>Job Type:</strong> Full-time, Permanent</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Summary:</strong></p><p>Robert Half Canada is seeking a detail-oriented <strong>Financial Analyst</strong> on behalf of our client in the manufacturing and automotive industry. This role is responsible for supporting financial planning, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis activities that help guide business decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical capabilities, sound financial acumen, and the ability to collaborate effectively across departments in a dynamic operating environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare and analyze financial reports, budgets, forecasts, and variance analyses</li><li>Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial planning and reporting processes</li><li>Monitor financial performance and provide insights on trends, risks, and opportunities</li><li>Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning activities</li><li>Analyze operating results and key business drivers to support decision-making</li><li>Partner with finance and cross-functional teams to gather data and support business initiatives</li><li>Prepare financial models and ad hoc analysis to support strategic and operational priorities</li><li>Assist with month-end close activities, accruals, and financial reconciliations as needed</li><li>Support process improvement initiatives to enhance reporting accuracy and efficiency</li><li>Ensure financial information is accurate, timely, and aligned with internal policies and procedures</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for a Financial Analyst to support financial planning, reporting, and analysis for a manufacturing operation in Mississauga, Ontario. This position focuses on turning financial data into clear business insights, helping leaders track performance, manage budgets, and make informed decisions. The successful candidate will work across accounting and finance functions, prepare meaningful reports, and contribute to ongoing process improvement in a fast-paced environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Analyze financial results and operational data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improved business performance.</p><p>• Prepare regular and ad hoc reports that provide management with clear, accurate, and timely financial insights.</p><p>• Support budgeting, forecasting, and monthly financial review activities by compiling data and validating assumptions.</p><p>• Work with accounting and finance teams to maintain reliable records and ensure reporting aligns with business requirements.</p><p>• Use financial systems and reporting tools to extract, organize, and interpret information.</p><p>• Apply data analysis techniques to evaluate business performance and assist with planning and decision-making.</p><p>• Contribute to the improvement of reporting processes and support changes to financial workflows when required.</p><p>• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to resolve reporting issues, clarify financial information, and improve data quality.</p>
We are looking for a Financial Analyst to join a hospitality organization in Toronto, Ontario on a Long-term Contract basis. This role supports financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and invoice oversight while helping leaders understand spending trends and business performance. The successful candidate will bring strong analytical ability, sound judgement, and a proactive approach to improving financial processes and reporting accuracy.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Enhance the invoice workflow for IT-related spending by identifying practical improvements with internal teams and external suppliers to support prompt and accurate processing.<br>• Produce and maintain financial reports used for monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities, ensuring data is complete, reliable, and well organized.<br>• Reconcile spending across multiple accounts and project streams, validating actual costs and confirming that reporting reflects financial activity correctly.<br>• Develop variance analyses and detailed reviews each month and quarter to strengthen forecast quality and deliver useful insights to finance leadership.<br>• Contribute to regular discussions with business stakeholders by highlighting trends, risks, and opportunities and updating rolling forecasts accordingly.<br>• Support the annual planning cycle by coordinating timelines, gathering submissions, and assisting business partners with budget inputs.<br>• Oversee year-end accrual activities in collaboration with accounts payable and operational stakeholders to ensure obligations are recorded appropriately.<br>• Prepare audit schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation, and respond to external audit requests in a timely and thorough manner.<br>• Streamline recurring financial tasks through automation and continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce manual effort.
<p>We are looking for a Financial Analyst to support financial planning, reporting, and analysis for a growing organization in Cambridge, Ontario. In this role, you will turn financial and operational data into clear insights that support sound business decisions. The successful candidate will work across accounting and finance functions, contribute to budgeting activities, and produce accurate reports for stakeholders. This Financial Analyst role is an on-site position.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Analyze financial results, trends, and key performance indicators to provide meaningful business insights and support decision-making.</p><p>• Prepare recurring and ad hoc financial reports using reporting tools and other accounting software platforms.</p><p>• Support the budgeting and forecasting cycle by gathering data, reviewing assumptions, and helping maintain reliable financial models.</p><p>• Perform data mining and detailed analysis to identify variances, patterns, and opportunities for improved financial performance.</p><p>• Collaborate with finance, accounting, and operational teams to ensure data accuracy and consistent reporting across systems.</p><p>• Assist with accounting-related activities by reviewing financial information, reconciling records, and supporting month-end processes.</p><p>• Use CRM and financial systems to compile information, track relevant metrics, and improve reporting efficiency.</p><p>• Contribute to special projects and system-related reporting needs, including ad hoc analysis requested by leadership.</p>
We are looking for a Business Analyst to join a growing team in Ontario on a contract-to-permanent basis. This opportunity is well suited to someone who enjoys working in a fast-moving business, turning complex financial and operational data into clear recommendations for leaders across the organization. The role offers exposure to planning, forecasting, reporting, and cross-functional projects, making it ideal for an analytical individual who is eager to contribute beyond routine reporting.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Analyze financial, sales, and operational results to identify trends, explain variances, and support forward-looking business decisions.<br>• Build, refine, and maintain dashboards and reporting tools that provide clear visibility into performance metrics for finance, marketing, and leadership teams.<br>• Partner with stakeholders across departments to gather business needs, document requirements, and translate them into practical reporting or analytical solutions.<br>• Support quarterly forecasting and ongoing planning activities by consolidating data, validating assumptions, and highlighting risks and opportunities.<br>• Develop financial models and ad hoc analyses to evaluate business performance, commercial initiatives, and emerging priorities.<br>• Work with large data sets using tools such as Power BI, Snowflake, Excel, and CRM platforms to produce accurate and actionable insights.<br>• Contribute to project-based initiatives by performing gap analysis, preparing documentation, and helping teams adapt to changing business priorities.<br>• Communicate findings in a concise and meaningful way to both technical and non-technical audiences, including executive stakeholders.
We are looking for a Cost Accountant to join a manufacturing operation in Waterloo, Ontario and provide reliable financial insight that supports sound production and purchasing decisions. This position focuses on maintaining accurate product costing, reviewing operational variances, and delivering timely reporting that helps leaders understand plant performance. The successful candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams to strengthen cost controls, improve data accuracy, and contribute to budgeting and ongoing efficiency initiatives.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Maintain standard cost information by reviewing historical data, validating assumptions, and updating costing records to reflect current operating conditions.<br>• Refresh raw material cost standards on a regular monthly cycle using forecast information supplied by the purchasing team.<br>• Verify that production recipes and process specifications reflect accurate run rates and labour assumptions for costing purposes.<br>• Investigate purchasing and material usage variances to identify discrepancies and keep bills of material and standard costs aligned with actual operations.<br>• Prepare cost models for new items, product changes, and initiatives aimed at reducing manufacturing spend.<br>• Collaborate with Purchasing, Research and Development, and Manufacturing to support cost approvals, track labour-related variances, and assess financial results after product launches.<br>• Produce recurring operational finance reports covering areas such as purchase price variance, labour performance, yield, inventory movements, production volumes, and overhead spending.<br>• Reconcile income statement activity by reviewing variance-related transactions and correcting inconsistencies where required.<br>• Analyze plant expenses and prepare journal entries related to labour, utilities, and inventory account reconciliations.<br>• Assist with the annual budgeting process and support cost-reduction efforts in partnership with operational finance leadership.
<p><strong>Manager, FP&A (Mississauga)</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Our client is seeking a high-impact <strong>Manager, FP&A</strong> to partner closely with senior leadership and drive strategic financial planning. This role offers strong visibility across the business, leading forecasting, budgeting, and long-term planning while delivering actionable insights to support growth and performance.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead <strong>long-term financial planning</strong>, including maintaining and enhancing strategic models</li><li>Own <strong>quarterly forecasting</strong> and <strong>annual budgeting cycles</strong> across business units</li><li>Deliver <strong>variance analysis</strong> (actuals vs. budget/forecast) with clear insight into key drivers</li><li>Partner with business leaders to evaluate risks, opportunities, and investment decisions</li><li>Develop <strong>scenario and sensitivity analyses</strong> to support strategic initiatives and capital allocation</li><li>Oversee <strong>month-end reporting</strong> for corporate overhead and present results to executive leadership</li><li>Prepare high-quality <strong>management reports, dashboards, and board-level materials</strong></li><li>Support <strong>investor-facing processes</strong>, including financial models and external reporting alignment</li><li>Drive process improvements and support ad hoc analysis and special projects</li><li>Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Leadership & Business Partnership</p><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><p>Team Leadership</p><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><p>Audit, Compliance & Controls</p><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><p>Reporting & Process Improvement</p><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><p><br></p>
We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Analyst to support payroll processing within a services environment in Toronto, Ontario. This Long-term Contract opportunity is well suited to someone who can manage payroll activities accurately for a diverse employee population, including salaried, hourly, unionized, and commission-based staff. The successful candidate will help maintain compliance, resolve payroll-related issues, and contribute to smooth day-to-day payroll operations.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process regular payroll cycles with accuracy for multiple employee groups, including salaried, hourly, unionized, and commissioned team members.<br>• Review payroll data for completeness and correctness, addressing discrepancies before final submission.<br>• Maintain payroll records and supporting documentation in accordance with company policies and regulatory requirements.<br>• Respond to employee and stakeholder inquiries related to pay, deductions, earnings, and payroll transactions in a timely manner.<br>• Coordinate with internal teams such as accounting and operations to ensure payroll information is aligned and up to date.<br>• Assist with payroll reconciliations, reporting, and other accounting-related activities connected to payroll administration.<br>• Support compliance with applicable legislation, collective agreement provisions, and organizational payroll procedures.<br>• Contribute to payroll process improvements and provide assistance with operational changes affecting payroll workflows when required.
Senior Payroll Accounting & Reporting Analyst Position Summary We are seeking an experienced Senior Payroll Accounting & Reporting Analyst to oversee payroll accounting activities, reconciliations, reporting, auditing, and process improvement initiatives within a large and complex organization. This role serves as a key liaison between Payroll, Finance, HR, and other business stakeholders to ensure the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of payroll financial data. The successful candidate will provide analytical support, lead payroll-related audits, supervise team members, and contribute to continuous improvement of payroll systems and processes. <br> Key Responsibilities Payroll Accounting & Reporting Reconcile payroll-related general ledger accounts and investigate discrepancies. Perform root cause analysis and provide recommendations to resolve account variances. Prepare and analyze payroll reports on a weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual basis. Review payroll postings and ensure accuracy of payroll-related financial transactions. Support payroll processing through the preparation and delivery of payroll accounting data. Prepare journal entries and supporting documentation as required. Conduct aging analyses, trend reporting, and variance analysis. Develop and maintain reporting frameworks to support payroll operations and business decisions. Analyze payroll-related data and employee leave information to identify trends and areas for improvement. Ensure compliance with accounting standards, payroll legislation, and internal controls. Audit & Compliance Lead and support payroll audit activities. Design, test, and implement audit reports and monitoring processes. Collaborate with Finance and external stakeholders during annual audits. Prepare documentation and provide support for internal and external reviews. Assist with payroll overpayment recovery analysis and related reporting. Interpret and communicate payroll accounting policies, controls, and statutory requirements. Systems & Process Improvement Identify opportunities to improve payroll reporting, controls, and operational processes. Participate in payroll system enhancements, testing, and implementation projects. Support integration of new payroll processes and reporting requirements. Develop and maintain process documentation, workflows, and reporting procedures. Research emerging payroll trends, best practices, and system capabilities. Leadership & Collaboration Supervise and support designated payroll staff. Assist with employee onboarding, training, performance management, and workflow coordination. Work closely with Payroll, Finance, HR, and operational teams to ensure accurate payroll accounting practices. Provide guidance and expertise on payroll accounting, reporting, and compliance matters. Support initiatives that promote diversity, inclusion, and equitable workplace practices.
<p><strong><u>This is a hybrid position (3x a week in the office) in Downtown Toronto. This job posting is for a current vacancy with our client.</u></strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p> We are looking for a Data Analyst who enjoys working hands-on with data while partnering with business and finance stakeholders. The ideal candidate will bring strong SQL and advanced Excel skills, experience working with financial data, and the ability to turn complex information into clear and meaningful reports and insights.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>What you will do and how you will make an impact … </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>· Develop, maintain, and enhance financial and operational reports, dashboards, and recurring reporting packages.</p><p>· Extract and analyze data from multiple systems and data sources using SQL and Excel.</p><p>· Work extensively with Excel, including PivotTables, data manipulation, analysis, charts, and reporting.</p><p>· Prepare, validate, and reconcile data to ensure reports are complete and accurate.</p><p>· Create recurring and ad hoc reports to support management and business decision-making.</p><p>· Present reports and findings to stakeholders and help communicate the story behind the data.</p><p> </p><p><strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong><u>This is a hybrid position (3x a week in the office) in Downtown Toronto. This job posting is for a current vacancy with our client.</u></strong></p><p><br></p><p>We are looking for someone who combines strong technical skills with hands-on experience supporting financial and accounting applications.</p><p><br></p><p>Working closely with Finance, IT, Security, and other business stakeholders, you will help develop, enhance, integrate, and support enterprise financial systems. The role is particularly well suited to someone with strong SQL expertise who enjoys solving complex systems issues, improving processes, and working directly with business users.</p><p> </p><p><strong>What you will do and how you will make an impact … </strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Develop, enhance, and support solutions across financial and accounting systems.</li><li>Build and maintain complex SQL queries, stored procedures, views, and functions.</li><li>Support reporting, dashboards, integrations, and automation initiatives.</li><li>Troubleshoot application and systems issues and work with internal technology teams and external vendors to resolve them.</li><li>Assist with application upgrades, patches, testing, and implementations.</li><li>Support SQL Server administration and ongoing system maintenance.</li></ul>