Our client is a large, publicly traded global distributor operating across multiple countries, with a highly established presence in Canada and continued growth through strategic acquisitions. The organization offers exposure to a complex, fast-paced environment that values innovation, automation, and data-driven decision-making.
This is a high-impact FP&A role supporting the largest business banner within the Canadian organization, partnering closely with senior leadership and operational decision-makers. The position offers significant long-term career progression along with exposure to global initiatives and cross-border projects.
This opportunity is ideal for a CPA or near-CPA professional who is eager to learn, take ownership, and contribute to process improvements within a modern, forward-thinking finance team.
Reporting to: Director, Financial Planning and Analysis
The Senior Financial Analyst will deliver value-added financial analysis and reporting, supporting performance management and strategic decision-making for a major operating banner.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Planning & Analysis
• Lead budget preparation, forecasting, and periodic financial reviews for head office cost centres
• Analyze financial and operational performance, including variance analysis versus budget, forecast, and targets
• Identify business drivers, trends, risks, and opportunities through detailed analysis
Reporting & Business Partnering
• Prepare management reporting packages and presentations for senior leadership
• Provide benchmarking, profitability, and sub-segment analysis to support decision-making
• Work closely with divisional FP&A and accounting teams to ensure aligned and accurate reporting
Process Improvement & Analytics
• Collect, validate, and analyze data from multiple sources to support insights and decision-making
• Propose and implement analytical and reporting process improvements
• Utilize BI tools and automation initiatives to enhance reporting effectiveness
Environmental Reporting
• Lead quarterly and annual environmental reporting processes
• Coordinate data collection and submissions across multiple business units to ensure compliance
Requirements
- CPA designation (or near completion) preferred
- 5+ years of progressive FP&A or financial analysis experience within industry (or strong public accounting background)
- Distribution, manufacturing, or packaged goods experience considered an asset
- Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills; BI tools experience an asset
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking abilities
- Excellent communication and presentation skills; comfortable engaging with senior leaders
- Proactive, accountable, and ownership-driven mindset
- Interest in automation, process improvement, and AI-enabled finance initiatives
If you are already registered with The Mason Group, please contact your Recruiting Consultant directly with reference to job #20497.