Financial Analyst - Project Financial Control

<p><strong>Location: </strong>Toronto</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Contract duration: </strong>12 months</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Daily Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Financial Stewardship: Own the end-to-end financial lifecycle of projects—track actuals vs. forecasts, manage accruals, and ensure monthly payouts align with business case commitments.</li><li>Forecasting & Budgeting: Collaborate with Delivery Managers to build and maintain accurate forecasts, identify potential overruns, and recommend corrective actions.</li><li>Reporting & Analysis: Consolidate data from multiple platforms into centralized Excel models; deliver actionable insights and financial reports to stakeholders.</li><li>Operational Excellence: Monitor timesheets (50–60 resources) using Clarity, Fieldglass, and JIRA/Confluence; ensure timely invoice processing and cost reconciliation.</li><li>Vendor & Contract Oversight: Manage relationships with 30–40 vendors, oversee contract compliance, and maintain meticulous financial records.</li><li>Strategic Support: Provide financial clarity to project teams, support regulatory reporting, and contribute to continuous improvement in financial controls.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Must Have Skills:</strong></p><ul><li>3-4 years of strong experience in financial forecasting, accruals, Power Querry, financial models and reporting</li><li>Solid understanding of accounting principles (Actuals vs. Accruals, CapEx vs. OpEx)</li><li>3–4 years of experience managing large data sets and project financials</li><li>3+ years of experience with Advanced Excel (Index Match, VLOOKUP, complex formulas, data centralization)</li><li>Recent experience with of Power BI for data visualization</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Nice To Have Skills:</strong></p><ul><li>Knowledge of project management</li><li>Experience with Clarity, Fieldglass, JIRA/Confluence</li><li>Knowledge of capital markets and regulatory frameworks</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Soft Skills</strong></p><ul><li>Meticulous attention to detail and analytical thinking</li><li>Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills</li><li>High integrity and discretion with sensitive financial data</li><li>Self-starter with a collaborative mindset and time management prowess</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Degrees or certifications:</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, or related field</li><li>MBA is preferred</li><li>CPA an asset</li></ul><p></p>

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