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.
<p>On behalf of our client, Robert Half is seeking a Business Analyst based in Toronto, ON. This position offers a hybrid work arrangement with primary on-site responsibilities. The role is a long-term contract opportunity. The successful candidate will play a vital role in partnering with cross-functional teams to drive business transformation and support organizational objectives.</p>
<strong>Job Responsibilities</strong>
<ul><li>Collaborate with stakeholders across departments to understand business needs and ensure alignment with organizational goals.</li><li>Document and manage requirements throughout the solution lifecycle, including process flows, user stories, and test cases.</li><li>Facilitate workshops and conduct gap analyses to support project delivery.</li><li>Work with software vendors, integration partners, and business teams to configure systems in accordance with defined requirements.</li><li>Identify and recommend process improvements, contributing to their implementation using project management best practices.</li><li>Assist in the creation and review of testing documentation, including test plans and defect tracking.</li><li>Analyze data to support decision-making and develop key performance indicators to measure solution effectiveness.</li><li>Evaluate the impact of change across departments and support the development of mitigation plans for potential challenges.</li></ul>
<strong>Job Requirements</strong>
<ul><li>Degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Finance, or a related discipline.</li><li>5–7 years of experience in business analysis or a combination of relevant education and experience.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to communicate complex information clearly to diverse audiences in both written and verbal formats.</li><li>Ability to lead initiatives independently and adapt to shifting priorities in a dynamic environment.</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.</li><li>Familiarity with Agile and Waterfall methodologies.</li><li>Experience supporting or leading software implementation projects is considered an asset.</li><li>Advanced skills in MS Office tools such as Visio, Excel, PowerPoint, Planner, and SharePoint.</li><li>Experience with requirements management tools (such as Azure DevOps or Jira) is an asset.</li><li>Certification from IIBA CBAP is an asset.</li><li>Experience in the real estate sector is considered an asset.</li></ul>