Finance Analyst

Job Description

<h3>Job Description</h3><p>Job Description<p><p>The Finance Analyst is responsible for managing all aspects of SG&A (Selling, General & Administrative) financial forecasting, analysis, and reporting, as well as overseeing payroll processes and compliance. This role ensures that monthly financial close processes for SG&A are performed accurately and on time, leads payroll coordination via Dayforce, and supports strategic budgeting and cash flow planning with the Senior Finance Analyst. By providing timely, data-driven insights and supporting compliance with tax filings, this role helps enable effective decision-making and financial stewardship across the organization.</p><p></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><p><strong>SG&A Forecasting, Reporting & Analysis</strong></p><ul><li><p>Develop and maintain detailed SG&A forecasts across departments on a monthly and annual basis.</p></li><li><p>Validate month-end SG&A actuals, collaborating with stakeholders to ensure accurate accruals and budget alignment.</p></li><li><p>Produce variance analyses and dashboards to highlight trends and cost drivers.</p></li><li><p>Provide insights into corporate and departmental SG&A budget performance for leadership reporting and business planning.</p></li><li><p>Partner with stakeholders to prepare SG&A projections for strategic plans and business cases.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Operational Forecasting & Budgeting</strong></p><ul><li><p>Support Head of Finance on the annual budget preparation and monthly forecasting cycles, along with the Senior Finance Analyst.</p></li><li><p>Support development of predictive models for cash flow and revenue forecasting.</p></li><li><p>Upload and maintain forecast templates, with guidance from Head of Finance.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Payroll Ownership & Tax Compliance</strong></p><ul><li><p>Serve as the primary finance liaison for Dayforce payroll processing, supporting HR in payroll-related matters.</p></li><li><p>Coordinate and manage monthly payroll accruals and journal entries.</p></li><li><p>Prepare and file payroll-related government returns, including source deductions and other regulatory filings.</p></li><li><p>Ensure payroll costs are correctly allocated across business units and projects.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Month-End Close (SG&A and Payroll)</strong></p><ul><li><p>Lead preparation of monthly SG&A-related accruals and expense entries.</p></li><li><p>Review and validate journal entries tied to payroll, benefits, training, travel, and other administrative expenses.</p></li><li><p>Assist with project-related accruals and journal entries as determined by month-end timelines.</p></li></ul><p>·       Collaborate with operations, supply chain, and legal to review contracts and vendor performance.</p><p><strong>Cash Forecasting & Treasury Support</strong></p><ul><li><p>Forecast cash needs related to SG&A, including recurring payroll runs, administrative vendor payments, and tax remittances.</p></li><li><p>Lead monthly cash balance reconciliations in partnership with accounting.</p></li><li><p>Highlight cash flow risks and support treasury planning efforts.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Cross-functional Coordination & Support</strong></p><ul><li><p>Identify process improvement opportunities in SG&A reporting and budgeting processes.</p></li><li><p>Contribute to documenting SOPs and streamlining monthly close tasks for SG&A.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li><p>CPA designation or in progress.</p></li><li><p>3+ years of experience in financial reporting, payroll coordination, or business partnering roles.</p></li><li><p>Experience working with payroll systems, preferably Dayforce.</p></li><li><p>Strong Excel skills; familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics) an asset.</p></li><li><p>Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.</p></li><li><p>Strong interpersonal skills and ability to partner with HR, operations, and department heads.</p></li></ul><p></p><p>While all qualified candidates are invited to apply, we particularly welcome applications from women, persons with disabilities, First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, members of visible minorities, and 2SLGBTQ+ persons.</p><p></p><p><em>PowerON will accommodate candidates under the AODA legislation in all aspects of the hiring process. Please notify us if accommodation is required.</em></p></p></p>