Financial Analyst

Location: Toronto, ON (Hybrid – 4 days onsite)
Job Type: Contract (6 Months, with potential extension up to 12 months)

We are seeking a detail-oriented Financial Analyst to join a collaborative finance team supporting Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable operations during a period of business transformation. This is an excellent opportunity for an analytical finance professional who enjoys improving processes, working with ERP systems, and contributing to a fast-paced environment.

• Support daily Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable operations, including invoice processing, payments, billing, collections, and cash application.

• Perform account reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and resolve financial variances.

• Analyze financial, operational, and transactional data to identify trends and provide actionable recommendations.

• Maintain accurate vendor and customer master data while ensuring data integrity.

• Assist with month-end activities, financial reporting, and control assessments.

• Troubleshoot ERP and system interface issues while supporting day-to-day financial operations.

• Participate in system enhancements, testing, process documentation, and automation initiatives.

• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and strengthen financial controls.

• Partner with internal stakeholders to resolve issues and support business objectives.

• Provide guidance on financial processes, policies, and best practices as needed.

• Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (professional accounting designation is an asset).

• Experience supporting Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, or both in a corporate finance environment.

• Strong understanding of invoicing, payments, collections, reconciliations, and financial controls.

• Experience working with ERP systems (SAP S/4HANA experience is highly preferred).

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.

• A proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement.

• CPA highly preferred

• 1-3 years of experience minimum required

• Hybrid work environment with a collaborative finance team.

• Opportunity to support a major business transformation initiative.

• Exposure to ERP enhancements, automation projects, and process improvement initiatives.

• Contract role with the potential for extension up to one year.

• Gain valuable experience within a large, complex finance organization.