Overview
Financial Analyst Jobs in Toronto, Ontario, Canada at Northern Employment Solutions Inc
Title: Financial Analyst
Company: Northern Employment Solutions Inc
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Our client is a leader in advancing North America’s critical minerals supply chain for lithium-ion batteries. The Company’s primary focus is constructing North America’s only cobalt sulfate refinery, as part of a phased strategy to onshore critical minerals refining and reduce reliance on foreign supply chains.
In addition to the Refinery, they hold a significant land package in Idaho’s Cobalt Belt, including its Iron Creek project and surrounding properties, positioning the Company as a potential cornerstone for North American cobalt and copper production. They are also advancing black mass recycling opportunities to recover critical materials from end-of-life batteries, while continuing to evaluate growth opportunities in nickel refining and other downstream battery materials.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Below is a list of primary duties and responsibilities for the Financial Analyst position:
- Assist with the preparation of annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-range financial models;
- Prepare monthly budget-to-actual variance analysis and provide commentary on key drivers and trends;
- Support cash flow forecasting and liquidity planning;
- Assist with the preparation of management reporting packages for executive leadership and the Board of Directors;
- Analyze operating and capital expenditures to support decision-making and cost control initiatives;
- Monitor key performance indicators (“KPIs”) and support performance reporting;
- Support month-end and quarter-end close processes through preparation of analyses and reporting schedules including accruals, reconciliations, and journal entries;
- Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and improvement opportunities;
- Assist with the preparation and submission of government funding claims, compliance reports, and supporting documentation;
- Track eligible expenditures related to government funding agreements and incentive programs;
- Maintain funding trackers and reporting schedules to ensure compliance with contractual requirements;
- Coordinate with internal departments and external stakeholders to gather required information for funding claims and reporting;
- Assist with audit requests and ensure compliance with internal controls and company policies;
- Participate in ERP implementations/system improvements;
- Conduct ad hoc financial analysis and reporting as requested by management; and,
- Other duties as assigned by management.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or an equivalent field;
- Minimum 3 years of relevant experience FP&A, financial analysis, accounting, or corporate finance;
- Experience working with budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.;
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including financial modeling and data analysis;
- Proven ability to analyze complex financial data and provide actionable insights;
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and accuracy;
- Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally; and,
- Demonstrated ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and we believe that diversity and inclusion among our team members is critical to our success. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and decisions to hire or promote will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business requirements.
Position Type: Full-time
Position Status: This position is being advertised to fill an existing vacancy.
Rate of Pay: Annual salary range of $70,000-$90,000, commensurate with experience, skills, and qualifications.
