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FP & A Senior Analyst

  • Location: Toronto, ON
  • Project Type: Accounting/Finance

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Location: Hybrid | Toronto

Duration: 5.5 months

Our client, a leading institution in Toronto, is looking for a Senior Analyst to analyze monthly and in-year operating expenses and forecasts, identifying budget pressures and year-end risks. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with one of the leading institutions in Canada.

Typical Day in role:

Department-Specific Duties

  • Support management review of staffing and compensation affordability, including modeling impacts of hiring changes, vacancies, and potential org change scenarios.
  • Prepare operating budget reallocations and year-end activities.

 

Cross-Portfolio Duties

  • Support final operating forecasts, reserve analysis, and year-end readiness across portfolios.
  • Review assumptions to ensure forecasts are reliable, consistent, and decision-ready for senior management.
  • Assist with year-end budget and PO commitment review and realignment, including identifying surplus or deficit positions and funding available for reallocation.
  • Validate new fiscal year initial budgets against approved plans and compensation plan, working with assigned departments to ensure timely setup.
  • Assess staffing affordability and structural budget risks early in the fiscal year and flag issues as needed.
  • Update forecasts and assumptions to reflect confirmed commitments and early operational changes.
  • Prepare scenario analysis, briefings, and executive-ready summaries to support time-sensitive decisions.
  • Support standardization of forecasting practices and operating assumptions across portfolios.
  • Provide consistent senior FP&A support during peak workload periods and capacity gaps.

Must-Have Skills:

  • Minimum five (5) years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and financial advisory work within a complex organization.
  • Demonstrated experience in budget management, including in-year forecasting, variance analysis, reserve assessment, and year-end financial activities.
  • Proven experience conducting resource, staffing, and compensation affordability analysis, including modeling impacts of hiring changes, vacancies, and organizational adjustments.
  • Experience supporting year-end and new fiscal year budget cycles, including final forecasts, budget realignments, and initial budget setup.
  • Experience providing senior-level advisory support to management, including scenario analysis and preparation of executive-ready financial summaries.
  • Able to exercise independent judgment, handles highly confidential financial and staffing information, and provides advisory support to management.

Nice-To-Have Skills:

  • Strong experience with SAP (or comparable major ERP systems) (SAP experience)

Soft Skills Required:

  • Advanced Excel modeling capabilities
  • Excellent communication skills

Education:

  • Highest education in a related field

FP Inc. is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and clients feel like they belong. In accordance with the requirements set out in the Employment Standards Act, FP Inc. The hourly compensation range for this role is 30/hr -45/hr. We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities, and we provide an accessible candidate experience. We advocate for you and welcome anyone regardless of race, colour, religion, national origin, sex, physical or mental disability, or age.