Senior Financial Analyst

Financial Planning and Analysis Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced financial planning and analysis professional to join our team. As a key member of our finance department, you will be responsible for providing financial insights and strategic recommendations to support business growth and decision-making.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage complex financial models and forecasts to inform business strategy and drive decision-making.
• Analyze financial data and performance metrics to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement business plans and initiatives that drive revenue growth and profitability.
• Provide financial guidance and support to senior management and other stakeholders to ensure informed decision-making.
• Identify and evaluate opportunities for process improvements and cost savings, and implement changes as needed.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field, and minimum 10 years of experience in financial planning and analysis.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial modeling software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with ability to communicate complex ideas simply and effectively.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a high-performing team.

What We Offer:

• A competitive salary and benefits package.
• The opportunity to work with a dynamic and growing organization.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment.

Education & Qualifications (Required):

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce or MBA Finance • Minimum of 10 plus years of relevant experience in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis • Knowledge of Randstad operations and systems is an asset

Key Competencies:

• Excellent written, communication, and presentation skills, ability to innovatively communicate complex information • Highly proficient in use of Microsoft Excel (advanced excel skills) • Ability to multi-task and be a self-starter • Excellent analytical and problem solving skills, providing meaningful insights that are impactful • Ability to influence management • Ability to make improvements to keep pace with a fast moving environment • Advanced excel or financial modeling skills • Prior experience on working with essbase would be an added advance • Prior experience in financial analysis, corporate FPA experience is preferred • Comfortable in time sensitive, fast-paced environment • Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills, focus on improving processes to eliminate waste • Excellent attention to detail and ability to identify and escalate trends in • Demonstrated experience making decisions in a high volume fast paced environment

Decision Making Authority:

• Capable of making financial decisions pertaining to own region in line with overall business strategy.

Financial & Strategic Initiative Support:

This position provides financial and strategic initiative support for the Senior Management team. This includes analyzing financial data and performance metrics to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement. The successful candidate will also provide recommendations to support business growth and decision-making.

Evaluation Criteria:

Candidates should demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with ability to communicate complex ideas simply and effectively. They should also have experience with financial modeling software and be able to work independently and collaboratively as part of a high-performing team.