Financial Planning Analyst

Adecco is actively seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Financial Planning Analyst to join our client's team in Mississauga. The successful candidate will play a key role in the month-end close process, financial reporting, and supporting both internal and external audit requirements. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, especially Operations.

• Pay Rate: $40-$42/hr
• Shift: Mondays to Fridays 8:30am to 5:00pm
• Job type: 2 months contract with a possibility of extension
• Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy .

Here's why you should apply:

• Hires fast, pays weekly.
• 4% vacation pay paid out on each weekly pay cheque.
• Medical and dental benefits once qualified.
• Free training programs
• New and quicker onboarding process

Key Responsibilities:

• This role is a great mix of finance and business partnering—you'd be supporting the monthly close process, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and financial analysis
• You'd work closely with the Merchant Sales leadership team, helping them understand sales trends, customer performance, pricing, product mix, and overall profitability
• A big part of the role is turning financial data into meaningful insights that help the business make better decisions and drive growth
• You'd be responsible for preparing monthly reporting packages and explaining key performance drivers, risks, opportunities, and overall business results
• The role is heavily involved in budgeting and forecasting, partnering with stakeholders to develop accurate revenue, volume, margin, and cost projections
• You'd monitor key financial and operational metrics, investigate variances, identify trends, and recommend actions to improve performance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 5-7 years of experience in financial analysis, accounting, or related finance roles.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and month-end close processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) preferred.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.