circularmaterials

Analyst, Financial Planning - Remote 12 Month Contract

Canada, Ontario, Canada · Contract

Sponsorship not specified$70k-$90kDetected 20 days ago

AccessibilityFinancial ModelingFinancial AnalysisAccountingForecastingBudgetingExcelSAPFP&AVendor ManagementProcurementERPLeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingPublic SpeakingOrganizational SkillsFinancial ReportingVariance Analysis

About the role

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Finance and Accounting, the Analyst, Financial Planning supports financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and cost management for the IT Organization.
This role partners closely with leadership, procurement, and accounting to ensure accurate reporting, cost transparency, and sound financial decision making across technology investments and operations.

Responsibilities

Facilitate budget intake sessions with leaders to validate assumptions, project timing, and resource requirements
Perform detailed variance analysis at the cost center, service, and project level, identifying root causes and recommended corrective actions
Maintain multi-year financial models for major technology initiatives including infrastructure refresh, cloud migrations, and enterprise system implementations
Develop scenario and sensitivity analysis to support decision-making on spend timing, headcount changes, and contract renewals
Review and validate accruals and prepaid expenses in coordination with accounting
Review and validate contractor timesheets to ensure alignment with project forecasts.
Track software licensing, SaaS subscriptions, support agreements, and maintenance renewals to ensure completeness and cost accuracy
Maintain a centralized view of recurring technology costs and contract obligations
Support cost transparency initiatives by coordinating with and assisting Finance and Procurement to define service-based costing or chargeback models where applicable
Identify cost savings opportunities through license optimization, contract renegotiation support, and rationalization of redundant tools

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
Experience working with ERP(i.e. SAP) systems
Experience supporting capital projects and understanding capitalization rules
Familiarity with software licensing models, subscription-based services, cloud consumption billing, and enterprise agreements
Experience working cross-functionally with IT, procurement, and accounting teams
Preference will be given to candidates with a strong understanding of artificial intelligence (AI) concepts and the ability to communicate and apply AI technologies effectively within a business context.
Experience working within ERP systems such as SAP or similar financial platforms
An equivalent combination of education, and experience may be considered
3 to 7 years of progressive experience in financial analysis, FP&A, or accounting, with direct support of IT or technology organizations preferred
Hands-on experience managing departmental budgets and forecasts in a complex environment
Strong financial modeling experience including scenario analysis and multi-year planning

Skills

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Our inclusive hiring practices aim to foster a culture where all employees feel a strong sense of belonging.
Knowledge /Competencies/Skills
Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables, lookups, complex formulas, and financial modeling techniques
Experience using budgeting, forecasting, and reporting tools

Compensation

An annual base salary in the range of $70,000 to $90,000
The salary range listed complies with the Ontario Employment Standards Act and reflects a potential base salary range for this role.
The actual salary offered will be determined within the range, and will depend on factors, such as the candidate's unique qualifications, relevant experience, work location and expected contributions.
This position is a c urrent v acancy.
AI is not used during our hiring processes.
Applicant and Interviewee Communication

Benefits

Support business case development for new initiatives including cost-benefit analysis, ROI, payback period, and total cost of ownership calculations
Support post-implementation financial reviews to validate benefits realization where applicable

Company info

54% of Circular Materials employees identify as women.
50% of Circular Materials employees identify as visible minorities.
90% of employees believe Circular Materials fosters a strong sense of belonging for employees of all backgrounds.
86% of employees recommend Circular Materials as an inclusive workplace.
We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including Indigenous Peoples (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis), persons with disabilities, racialized individuals, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.
Circular Materials is committed to reconciliation and to advancing Indigenous representation and partnerships across our organization and programs.
We recognize that we operate on the traditional territories of diverse Indigenous Nations, and are dedicated to respecting Indigenous rights, governance, and contributions in our work and communities.
Circular Materials supports reasonable requests for accommodation in accordance with all applicable provincial accessibility standards.
Requests for accommodation will be provided by Circular Materials through the recruitment and/or assessment processes, upon contacting humanresources@circularmaterials.ca.
This email is only used for accommodation requests.

Equal opportunity

Circular Materials is an equal opportunity employer, committed to building a workforce that reflects diversity of thought, skills, experiences, and backgrounds as we work together to accelerate a circular economy for people and the planet.

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