Financial Analyst
- Contract Length: 1 Year
- Location: Gatineau, QC J8V 3P8
Raise is currently hiring a contract team member on behalf of our client. They’re expanding their team to meet growing needs, making this a unique opportunity to work with an industry leader.
Job Overview
The Financial Analyst is responsible for supporting the client’s accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and regulatory reporting functions. This role plays a key part in the execution of month-end and year-end financial activities, financial analysis, audit support, and long-term planning initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical capabilities, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Key Responsibilities
- Support month-end and year-end close activities, including preparation of journal entries, reconciliations, variance analysis, and financial reporting related to capital management, long-term debt, dividends, salaries, and pensions
- Prepare, analyze, and distribute monthly and annual financial statements with detailed commentary and insights
- Review and analyze end-of-month entries and identify significant variances within financial statements and operational assumptions
- Analyze and report on key financial drivers, including volumes, distribution rates, customer additions, operating expenses, capital expenditures, and income tax
- Provide financial data, reports, and ad hoc analysis to support business decisions and ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial information
- Collaborate with internal and external auditors during interim and year-end audit processes
- Assist in the preparation of regulatory filings, responses, and supporting documentation
- Develop and document accounting policy recommendations in accordance with US GAAP standards
- Participate in budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning activities
- Review financial reporting processes and recommend improvements to increase efficiency and effectiveness
- Maintain and enhance financial models and analytical tools to support evolving business requirements
- Contribute across multiple Finance Team functions and develop versatility within departmental operations
Qualifications
- Professional accounting designation required
- Minimum of 7 years of relevant accounting or financial analysis experience
- Bilingual proficiency in both French and English required
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively within a team environment
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
- Strong leadership, collaboration, and interpersonal skills
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to understand and apply complex financial and accounting concepts
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Microsoft Excel
- Experience with Oracle and Hyperion considered an asset
- Knowledge of Federal and Quebec tax compliance requirements considered an asset
- Understanding of project profitability analysis and investment evaluation methodologies considered an asset
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