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>Our client is seeking a General Accountant to join their team in a hands-on role supporting both accounting and payroll operations. Reporting to the Controller, the role will be responsible for;</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Support the month-end close process, including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.</li><li>Prepare balance sheet reconciliations, bank reconciliations, and general ledger analyses.</li><li>Maintain the fixed asset ledger and related accounting schedules.</li><li>Perform inventory reconciliations and support inventory accounting activities.</li><li>Assist with standard costing, job costing, purchase price variance (PPV), and production variance analysis.</li><li>Reconcile inventory, subledgers, and other accounts to the general ledger.</li><li>Support accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, resolving discrepancies as required.</li><li>Support financial reporting and operational analysis.</li><li>Participate in process improvements and support an evolving accounting function.</li><li>Coordinate weekly payroll for over 50 employees, including hourly, salaried, and temporary staff.</li><li>Review employee timesheets and supervisor approvals to ensure payroll accuracy.</li><li>Verify temporary employee hours and provide approved hours to staffing agencies.</li><li>Prepare payroll journal entries and payroll-related accruals.</li><li>Reconcile payroll balances, vacation accruals, benefits, and year-end payroll information.</li><li>Assist with payroll audits and validate T4 reporting and payroll records.</li><li>Ensure payroll processes comply with company policies and legislative requirements.</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for a Financial Analyst to support financial operations for a busy media environment in Toronto, Ontario. This Long-term Contract position will partner with production, studio operations, HR, IT, and finance teams to keep project finances organized, maintain accurate billing and payment activity, and support budget oversight for freelance and vendor-related work. The successful candidate will bring strong analytical ability, sound judgment, and a proactive approach to coordinating financial processes across multiple stakeholders.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Coordinate with studio teams, HR, and IT to establish freelancers in the required financial and production systems so they can begin work efficiently.<br>• Lead onboarding support for freelance workers, including guidance on weekly processes and training on submitting job requests, purchase orders, and related financial documentation.<br>• Monitor completion of required training and approvals for freelancers, and work with internal partners to resolve access or system issues when they arise.<br>• Partner with studio and production leadership to forecast annual freelance resource needs and maintain associated budget plans for review and approval.<br>• Facilitate regular billing and financial review meetings with project stakeholders to track costs, resolve discrepancies, and support accurate reporting.<br>• Review vendor and freelancer invoices for completeness, obtain the necessary approvals, and coordinate timely submission for payment processing.<br>• Verify that freelancer time is charged to the correct projects each week and collaborate with producers to address missing or inconsistent entries.<br>• Support project financial administration by assigning or managing job numbers, maintaining accurate project statuses, and responding to billing-related questions from studio staff.<br>• Prepare and route financial request documentation for approvals, maintain organized tracking records, and contribute to ad hoc reporting as needed.
<p>On behalf of our client, Robert Half is seeking a Business Intelligence Specialist for a contract position based in Toronto, ON. This role offers a hybrid work arrangement, with home as the primary location. The successful candidate will join a dynamic team focused on leveraging data to drive business insights and support key decision-making processes.</p>
<strong>Job Responsibilities</strong>
<ul><li>Design and maintain databases to support business operations and analytical needs.</li><li>Collaborate with various teams to collect requirements and convert business objectives into technical solutions.</li><li>Develop and optimize queries, forms, and reports for effective data analysis and reporting.</li><li>Create interactive dashboards and reports to deliver actionable insights to stakeholders.</li><li>Integrate business intelligence tools with multiple data sources to ensure seamless data flow.</li><li>Implement security protocols to safeguard sensitive information within database and reporting environments.</li><li>Provide guidance and support to users on database management and reporting tools.</li><li>Remain informed about advancements and best practices in business intelligence technologies.</li></ul>
<strong>Job Requirements</strong>
<ul><li>At least 3 years of experience in business intelligence, data engineering, or a related field.</li><li>Proficiency in designing, developing, and maintaining databases for business applications.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to develop and optimize queries, forms, and reports for data analysis.</li><li>Experience creating interactive dashboards and reports using business intelligence platforms.</li><li>Strong understanding of data integration techniques and connecting BI tools to various data sources.</li><li>Knowledge of data security practices in database and reporting environments.</li><li>Ability to provide end-user support and training on BI tools and database management.</li></ul>