Senior Financial Analyst

Adecco is currently recruiting for a Financial Analyst for a 12-Month contract with our clients in Ottawa, ON. This opportunity is a on-site role for the duration of the contract. To qualify for this important position, you must have an undergraduate university degree or equivalent experience in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline, along with a minimum of 5 years of experience in financial planning and analysisThe Financial Analyst must meet the following responsibilities : Utilize systems such as TM1 and QAD to analyze actuals and investigate variances.Collaborate with the Operations finance team to provide essential financial insights on material and cartridge costs charged to R&D.Assist in building presentations and consolidating data for rLBE review and long-term forecasting for OEM.Analyze expenditures by category at a general ledger and cost center level against budgets, providing feedback on key variances.Prepare analytical models to conduct ad-hoc analyses that provide insight into financial impacts.Build relationships with other departments to gather data and knowledge for necessary analyses.Identify areas for improvement and actively collaborate with Finance and IT to enhance efficiency.Prepare accruals and journal entries for period-end and year-end reporting.Ensure compliance with internal policies and GAAP, maintaining the integrity of our financial planning.Support additional projects and ad-hoc analyses as needed.The Financial Analyst must meet the following requirements : An undergraduate degree in business, finance or a related field or work experience; 5+ years of experience working in accounting-based roles or financial information review following GAAP; The Senior Financial Analyst will provide key support to the R&D Controller in financial planning, modeling, process documentation, general ledger investigation, and the development of reports and analyses.Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and IT systems; must be self-reliant and adaptable, with the ability to implement meaningful changes and improvements.Able to work independently with minimal supervision.Experience in financial consolidation of complex and large data sets.Must be eligible to reside and work in Canada.