Description

Robert Half is working with a fast-growing, dynamic team looking for a Financial Analyst who will be a key business partner in forecasting, performance reporting, and expense management. This role is with a company in the Health Pharm/Biotech industry. This Financial Analyst role is a long-term contract and is located in the Mississauga, Ontario, area. We are seeking Financial Analyst candidates who are comfortable with conducting financial modeling on various financial products, as well as measuring, analyzing and forecasting performance in conjunction with operating plans. The Financial Analyst will also advise management on the allocation of resources to best accomplish objectives and prepare reports for management.

Responsibilities

• Understand and communicate internal and external drivers impacting performance and trending
• Work with contacts in Accounting and Operations to support business plans
• Work next to senior executives on long-term deep dives by developing financial models and insights on topics such as: Retention forecasts, Campaign Planning & Tracking, return on investment of strategic investments, event tracking and execution, strategic resource allocation, and prioritization
• Operate with Accounting on the monthly and quarterly financial close process
• Adaptable applicant skilled in dealing with large amounts of information and meeting expectations
• Complete and direct forecasting reports
• Review annual performance by comparing actual results to their expectations
• Assess potential risks and opportunities and research performance
• Maintain weekly, quarterly and annual Area/Segment-level Bookings and P& L forecasting
• Power monthly reporting to business partners on financial results and actions required
• Facilitate effective Business Intelligence (BI) to provide forward-looking insight and decision support

Requirements

• Financial planning & analysis (go-to-market experience recommended)
• Critical thinking, problem solving, ability to work independently
• Experience with financial data management processes & systems, e.g. Oracle/Hyperion/SAP Business Objects/SFDC/Tableau- Firm understanding of problem solving through statistical analysis or with large data sets highly preferable (such as in derivatives, structured finance, or business analytics or in a similarly demanding and analytical role)
• Experience with Balance Sheets
• Solid understanding of financial analysis
• Expertise in Microsoft Excel
• Proficiency in SAP
• Journal entries experience preferred
• Outstanding communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, both oral and written, and ability to build as well as deliver effective presentations
• Excellent verbal, written, and social communication skills
• BA/BS degree in finance or a related field
• Prior experience in Spreadsheet and ERP system