Senior Financial Planning and Analysis Analyst

Our partner is looking for an Analyste financier senior // Senior Financial Analyst based in Canada. We are seeking an experienced financial professional to support strategic decision-making through financial planning, performance analysis, and business forecasting. Reporting to the Director of Finance, you will partner with business leaders across multiple departments to evaluate results, challenge assumptions, and identify opportunities for improved efficiency and profitability. The role also involves evaluating capital investments, monitoring project expenditures, and ensuring the accuracy and reliability of financial reporting. This opportunity is ideal for an analytical and detail-oriented professional who combines strong accounting knowledge with business insight and independent judgment. You will join a collaborative, flexible, remote working environment where your financial expertise can directly influence business performance. Accountabilities - Collaborate with business unit leaders to develop annual budgets and periodic forecasts based on clear assumptions, operational drivers, and business objectives. - Present financial insights and recommendations clearly, helping stakeholders understand their options and make informed business decisions. - Evaluate costs, operational trends, and business performance to identify opportunities to improve efficiency and financial results. - Develop and maintain financial models, analytical tools, and key performance indicator (KPI) reports to support performance monitoring and decision-making. - Conduct cross-functional variance analysis to identify emerging trends, potential risks, and opportunities for improvement. - Prepare capital expenditure (CAPEX) analyses and business cases using financial and non-financial information. - Assess investment assumptions, compare financial scenarios, and communicate the expected benefits, costs, risks, and trade-offs of proposed investments. - Support project financial analysis and track capital expenditures to maintain visibility into investment performance. - Contribute to the monthly financial close by reviewing results, investigating discrepancies, and helping ensure the integrity of reported information. - Prepare financial reports and presentations that provide senior management with a clear understanding of performance and its business implications. - Requirements - Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field. - Between 7 and 10 years of relevant professional experience in financial analysis, accounting, financial planning, or a related discipline. - CPA designation considered a strong asset. - Relevant experience preparing financial reports and presentations for senior management. - Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across business units and communicate complex financial information to different audiences. - Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, along with experience using business intelligence (BI) tools and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.