Senior Financial Analyst

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  • Job type

    Contract
  • Location

    Toronto
  • Profession

    Senior Finance Qualified
  • Industry

    Banking & Financial Services
  • Pay

    $40-50/hour

Sr. Financial Analyst - 6 Month Contract (Potential for Permanent - Downtown Toronto/Hybrid

Your new company

Hays Specialist Recruitment has partnered with a leading financial services company based in Toronto, ON. We are currently hiring a Senior Financial Analyst to join their team on a contract basis of 6 months, which has the possibility of converting to a permanent position. This candidate will be required to work in downtown Toronto 3 days per week.

Your new role

This role supports the Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR) program, focusing on the CEO/CFO certification process. Responsibilities include planning and executing control testing, documenting walkthroughs, assessing control design and operating effectiveness, and reporting findings to senior management. The role also contributes to risk assessment, remediation planning, and continuous improvement initiatives.

ICFR & Control Certification (80%)
    • Support ICFR program development, including risk identification and control documentation.
    • Conduct walkthroughs and test key controls for design and operational effectiveness.
    • Analyze control deficiencies and prepare reports for senior leadership.
    • Assist in maintaining finance compliance processes and support process improvement initiatives.

Risk Management & Compliance (20%)
    • Monitor regulatory changes impacting financial reporting.
    • Advise process owners on control enhancements and compliance.
    • Collaborate with control functions and stakeholders to promote sound risk practices.


What you'll need to succeed

    • University degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting.
    • CPA or equivalent designation required.
    • 3–6 years’ experience in ICFR, SOX, internal/external audit, preferably in financial services.
    • Strong analytical, communication, and relationship-building skills.
    • Previous Big 4, Consulting Firm experience is required.
    • Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); familiarity with SAP, Workday, Power BI, OneStream is an asset.

What you'll get in return

The opportunity to gain valuable experience and contribute to a business-critical project.


What you need to do now


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Talk to Nick Voci, the specialist consultant managing this position

Located in Toronto (EN), 8 King Street East, 20th FloorTelephone:  4166408093