Senior Financial Analyst

Permanent job offered at Montreal's South Shore

Reference number

2026-0137

Salary

Market + Benefits

Details

  • Act as a key resource for the accounts payable team, ensure compliance with accounting procedures, and help resolve issues in a high-volume transactional environment.

  • Participate in monthly financial closings, budget preparation, and financial analysis to ensure the accuracy and reliability of financial information and identify opportunities for improvement.

  • Develop and optimize financial analysis tools, particularly using Power Query, to automate tasks, streamline data extraction, and improve process efficiency.

  • Contribute to strengthening internal controls and structuring financial processes in a growing organization undergoing acquisitions.

  • Collaborate with various teams across the organization and participate in financial projects to support business decision-making and continuous improvement initiatives.

Description

We are pleased to offer you the opportunity to join a well-established Quebec-based family business, recognized as a key player in the retail sector, as a Senior Financial Analyst. With several decades of industry expertise, the organization is experiencing significant growth, particularly through acquisitions, and operates an extensive network across Quebec.

 

You will report directly to the company's Head of Finance and Accounting, a passionate, dynamic, and demanding leader who promotes a management approach focused on excellence, knowledge sharing, and team development. Known for leading by example, he places great importance on technology, innovation, and continuous process improvement.

 

This is an excellent opportunity for an autonomous, analytical, and solution-oriented professional looking to make a meaningful contribution to the evolution of financial practices within a rapidly growing organization. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement.

 

As a Senior Financial Analyst, you will play a key role within the finance team, contributing to the reliability of financial information, the efficiency of accounting processes, and the improvement of financial management tools. You will work in a rapidly growing organization, particularly through acquisitions, where you will have the opportunity to actively contribute to the structuring and development of the finance function.

 

A significant portion of your role will focus on supporting accounting activities, particularly accounts payable. You will act as a key resource for the team, answering accounting-related questions, resolving issues, and ensuring compliance with internal policies and procedures. You will work in a high-volume transactional environment, with the potential to take on certain supervisory responsibilities.

 

You will also participate in monthly financial closing and budgeting processes. You will prepare various journal entries, perform account analyses and reconciliations, and carry out validations to ensure the accuracy of financial data. You will analyze financial results, identify variances, and provide recommendations to improve financial performance and operational efficiency.

 

An important part of your responsibilities will be dedicated to optimizing financial tools and driving continuous process improvement. You will use Power Query to extract, process, and analyze financial data while developing tools to automate accounting tasks and streamline financial analysis. You will also contribute to implementing and enhancing internal control procedures to strengthen the reliability of financial information.

 

You will work closely with various teams across the organization to better understand their needs, support their financial analyses, and facilitate informed decision-making. You will participate in various projects and ad hoc assignments, particularly in a context where the company's growth requires more structured financial practices and stronger collaboration across departments.

 

This position represents an excellent opportunity for a finance professional seeking a versatile role that combines accounting, financial analysis, tool optimization, and process improvement. You will have the opportunity to make a tangible contribution to the development of the finance function within a growing entrepreneurial organization while gaining an in-depth understanding of its operations and business challenges.

Profile

Holding a bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting, you bring a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in accounting and financial analysis. You have advanced Excel skills, including experience with Power Query, as well as a solid understanding of accounting processes and financial data analysis. A CPA designation is considered an asset.

 

Recognized for your attention to detail, autonomy, and strong analytical skills, you demonstrate excellent problem-solving and organizational abilities. Proactive, curious, and eager to continuously learn, you enjoy optimizing processes, developing efficient tools, and collaborating with various teams. Your adaptability and solution-oriented mindset allow you to thrive in a dynamic and growing organization.

About us

CIELO is a recruitment firm specializing in finance, accounting and management in Quebec, Canada and internationally. Our head office is located in downtown Montreal. Only successful candidates will be invited to an interview. We would like to thank all the candidates for showing interest in this position. The masculine form is used to lighten the text.

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