Financial Analyst

Summary of the Position

The Financial Analyst in IT Business Management (ITBM) will play a pivotal role in overseeing IT finance reporting, reporting directly to the Director of IT Business Management. This position involves working closely with our client, a leading entity in the mining industry, to enhance the management of assets and technology investments at their Toronto office.

The primary responsibilities include tracking budget performance, forecasting future financial obligations, and contributing to the transformation of IT into a business-centric function by consistently measuring key performance indicators (KPIs) related to financial performance.

The successful candidate will need to exhibit proficiency in facilitating cross-functional teams, financial accounting, relationship management, and change management. The role involves establishing and maintaining IT KPIs and user satisfaction metrics.

Job Responsibilities

• Monitor Capex and Opex Budget Performance for IT at a corporate level, providing monthly reports on budget vs. actuals, forecasts, and IT function expenditures. Explain variances on a monthly basis
• Lead IT Financial Planning for the corporate office, gathering budgetary requirements from IT functional areas for a 3-year Capex and Opex budget submitted annually for approval
• Track financials for both IT and business projects, collaborating with IT Procurement, Vendor Management, and Contract Management to align with legal practices at the corporate office
• Report IT costs and track expenses related to contracts, licenses, and services, offering visibility into technology costs and monitoring Shadow IT
• Provide monthly IT time allocation reports and IT cross-charge reports to the Tax department for intercompany cost sharing
• Maintain high personal productivity while fostering collaboration with stakeholders

Compensation
Commensurate with experience, hourly rate. $34-$38 CAD per hour

Location
This role will be a hybrid working model, which will require 3 days per week in one of our client sites located within the financial district of downtown Toronto (Commerce Court North, 25 King St W, Toronto, Ontario M5L 1L5).

You must be fully permitted to live and work in Canada during the duration of this contract.

Job Requirements

• A minimum of a University Degree or College Diploma in Business, Finance and Accounting, or Computer disciplines with three (3) to five (5) years of relevant experience
• Experience working with IT functions and business areas, demonstrating an understanding of technology use at a company level and business principles
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Strong critical and analytical thinking skills
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels
• Effective prioritization and deadline management skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• High Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Products and SharePoint
• Functional and non-functional analysis skills
• Excellent documentation and organizational skills
• Preference given to those with experience using JD Edwards (SCM Module), Insight Reporting (Hubble), and Service Now

Job Type
This is a Full-time role, covering 37.5 hours per week. This role is a contract position designed to backfill an existing requirement, which is expected to continue until March 1, 2025. While the position is currently defined as a one-year contract, there is a strong likelihood of extension for the successful candidate based on performance and ongoing project needs. However, please be aware that an extension cannot be guaranteed.

Benefits
Hybrid working environment 3 weeks paid vacation
Work from home equipment provided

Language
English, full fluency at a native-conversational level (Required)
Fluency in Spanish and/or Portuguese will be considered an asset

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Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 4 months

Pay: $35.00-$38.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Work from home

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• Currently reside within the GTA (Greater Toronto Area)

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Language:

• English (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Toronto, ON M5L 2A1

Application deadline: 2024-11-22