Senior Financial Analyst

Join a top employer and advance your career. Aplin has partnered with a Whitby–based organization to hire a Senior Financial Analyst! This is a permanent, full-time opportunity offering a chance to provide strategic financial insight and support senior leadership decision-making within a respected public-sector environment. Must have CPA designation. 

Benefits & Perks

• Compensation: $100,000 - $112,000 CAD annually
• Please note, this role will be fully in office at the client’s Whitby, ON office
• Permanent, full-time position + Benefits

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and delivery of annual budgets, long-range forecasts, and financial reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards
• Provide timely financial analysis and recommendations to support Command and Senior Leadership decision-making
• Monitor unit and branch spending to ensure expenditures align with approved budgets and financial policies
• Administer and enhance financial planning and reporting systems, tools, and models
• Conduct monthly analysis of spending trends, year-end projections, and variance reporting
• Audit key expenditure areas including payroll, capital, and revenue recovery
• Develop and deliver training programs for leadership and finance staff on budgeting, reporting, and system use
• Prepare ad-hoc financial reports and benchmarking analyses for internal and external stakeholders
• Champion continuous process improvement within the Finance Unit through system and workflow enhancements
• Collaborate on special projects and initiatives as assigned

Qualifications

• University degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related discipline
• CPA designation required
• Minimum 6 years of progressive experience in financial planning, reporting, and analysis
• Strong background managing full budget and forecast cycles within large ERP environments
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Access, Visio, PowerPoint) and ERP reporting tools
• Proven ability to design and deliver finance-related training and presentations for senior audiences
• Strong analytical and audit skills with attention to accuracy and compliance
• Demonstrated experience implementing process improvements that enhance efficiency and reporting quality
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to explain complex financial concepts clearly
• Proven ability to work with discretion and handle confidential information
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and time management skills

At Aplin — together with our brands CompuStaff and Impact Recruitment — we connect great people with great organizations across North America. We believe diverse teams build stronger companies, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We use AI tools to assist in a fair and efficient matching process, helping our recruiters connect the right people with the right opportunities. To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits. Our recruitment services are always free for job seekers.