Role Overview

The Associate Director, Financial Analysis (12-month contract) plays a pivotal role in supporting the finance team's operational workload and advancing strategic and transformational projects. The role centers on structured project execution and reliable financial analysis across forecasting, reporting, workforce planning, and compensation modeling. The contract position is suited to someone with strong analytical skills, practical project management experience, and the ability to work effectively with teams across the business to keep plans and processes moving forward smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Finance and Project Leadership:

• Execute finance-led strategic and transformational projects
• Manage project scope, timelines, communication, and coordination across Finance, HR, IT, and business partners
• Support adoption and engagement through clear communication and change management

Executive Analysis and Advisory:

• Deliver ad hoc analysis, scenario modeling, and briefing materials for senior leadership
• Conduct targeted research to support policy questions, strategic decisions, and corporate initiatives

FP&A, Reporting, and Workforce Planning

• Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning cycles
• Prepare or support monthly reporting, variance analysis, and performance commentary, including improvements to KPI frameworks and benchmarking
• Produce workforce planning analyses including hiring plans and cost assessments

Finance Operations and Data Support:

• Assist with finance workflows that require structured analysis or coordination
• Assess and optimize Finance processes for efficiency and automation
• Support digital transformation projects that reduce manual effort and improve data quality
• Maintain reporting, models, and templates tied to established finance processes

Qualifications:

• 8+ years of progressive experience in finance, corporate strategy, and/or consulting
• Proven track record of managing complex, cross-functional strategic initiatives
• Hands-on experience selecting, implementing, and managing financial and operational systems
• Interest and experience in adopting new technologies and exploring innovative ways of working
• Strong understanding of transactional finance operations
• Exceptional analytical, research, and problem-solving skills
• Skilled in project management and adept at prioritizing and coordinating diverse teams
• Excellent communication and executive presentation skills
• Proficiency in Power BI, Power Query and other platforms to drive automation and enable finance transformation

Education & Credentials:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field required.
• CPA, MBA, or relevant graduate qualification strongly preferred.

What We Offer:

• 12-month fixed-term contract with the opportunity to make immediate impact
• Flexible work environment with the ability to work 100% remotely from anywhere within Canada
• A high-impact role within a collaborative and forward-thinking Finance Strategy team
• Opportunity to shape key strategic initiatives at a growing global company
• Exposure to global finance, technology implementation, and executive decision-making
• Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits,
• Generous paid time off, including summer hours and a winter holiday break
• RRSP matching program
• Funding for professional development and training
• Rewards for long-term service, including awards and additional time off, plus an opportunity to participate in future company growth via an Employee Incentive Plan