Senior Financial Analyst FP&A in Guelph

We are looking for an experienced Sr. Financial Analyst FP&A to join our client's team in Guelph, Ontario on a 6-month contract basis. This role will support regional financial planning, performance analysis, and strategic decision-making by translating complex data into clear business insights. The successful candidate will work closely with leadership and cross-functional partners to strengthen forecasting, budgeting, pricing analysis, and overall financial performance.

Work model: 3 days onsite in Guelph, ON

Contract duration: 6 months

Responsibilities:

• Deliver monthly reviews of financial performance by assessing revenue trends, sales volume, cost of goods sold, margins, and operating expenses, and summarize key findings for leadership.
• Create financial models and scenario analyses that uncover profitability opportunities, clarify business drivers, and support informed decision-making.
• Lead regional budgeting and forecasting activities, including ongoing updates, variance interpretation, and presentation of results to senior management.
• Analyze gross margin performance across regions, customers, and product lines, and provide recommendations related to pricing and new product decisions.
• Review manufacturing standard costs and investigate monthly variances to identify issues, trends, and opportunities for improvement.
• Monitor market conditions and competitive developments, assess potential business impacts, and advise stakeholders on appropriate financial responses.
• Prepare ad hoc reports, dashboards, and financial analyses for senior leaders to support operational and strategic priorities.
• Drive continuous improvement in reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning processes, including the rollout of analytical tools and support for broader business initiatives.
• Build effective partnerships with sales, accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and other internal teams to advance regional financial objectives.

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary education in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• An accounting designation such as CPA or CA is required.
• At least 3 years of experience in financial analysis, FP&A, or a comparable role.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with experience interpreting data and turning findings into practical recommendations.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet recurring deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly to senior leaders and cross-functional teams.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, along with experience using Oracle or similar enterprise systems.
• Solid knowledge of accounting principles, internal controls, audit expectations, and relevant federal and provincial regulatory requirements.