Financial Modeling And Forecasting Consultant

Horizon Recruitment
is recruiting for a
Financial Modeling & Forecasting Consultant
to support a non-profit organization (NPO) with building financial models and forecasting tools to guide future business decisions. This three-month contract will focus on creating reliable, automated Excel models that allow the organization to update forecasts as new financial information becomes available.
Working closely with the CFO, you will help build a stronger foundation for financial planning, scenario analysis, and long-term decision-making. The goal is to deliver practical, easy-to-use tools that the organization can maintain and update after the contract ends.
This is a fully remote opportunity, with a preference for someone based in Vancouver who can meet with the CFO and board in person to present the completed models.
Responsibilities:
Develop financial models and forecasting tools to support business planning and strategic decision-making.
Build automated Excel processes that update forecasts when new data or assumptions are entered.
Create flexible models that allow the organization to assess different financial scenarios and understand potential outcomes.
Review existing financial data, assumptions, and processes to identify opportunities for improvement.
Develop clear, structured forecasting models that are accurate, scalable, and easy for internal teams to maintain.
Work directly with the CFO to understand financial reporting needs, planning priorities, and key business drivers.
Incorporate relevant financial and operational inputs into forecasting models to support better planning.
Test and validate models to ensure formulas, assumptions, and outputs are accurate and consistent.
Document model structure, formulas, and update processes to support ongoing use after the contract ends.
Prepare clear summaries and presentations of the completed models and forecasts for the CFO and board.
Complete the project within the three-month contract period, ensuring the organization has the tools and knowledge needed for continued use.
Requirements:
Proven experience developing financial models, budgets, and forecasting tools.
Advanced Excel skills, including complex formulas, dynamic models, data validation, and process automation.
Experience building automated forecasting models that adjust based on updated inputs and assumptions.
Strong understanding of financial planning, forecasting, scenario analysis, and financial drivers.
Ability to translate financial data into practical insights that support business decisions.
Strong analytical skills, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Experience creating models that are well-organized, clearly documented, and easy for others to maintain.
Strong communication skills and the ability to explain financial models and assumptions to non-technical audiences.
Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and deliver results within a defined project timeline.
Experience working with non-profit organizations is an asset.
Experience presenting financial analysis to senior leadership or a board of directors is an asset.
Candidates based in Vancouver are preferred to support in-person meetings and the final presentation.
Remuneration:
Contract Length: 3 months
Work Arrangement: Fully remote, with a preference for Vancouver-based candidates who can attend in-person meetings as needed.
Maximum Pay Rate: $75 per hour
Only candidates eligible to work in Canada will be considered
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