Financial Analyst (Finance)

at  The Globe and Mail

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

The Globe and Mail is a national icon and one of Canada’s most recognized media brands. We proudly serve as a trusted destination for Canadians seeking the highest caliber of journalism, and we’ve garnered international acclaim for our data visualization, design, and creative storytelling.
We are committed to fostering diversity and inclusivity by reflecting all Canadians in both the stories that we tell and the composition of our workforce. We are proud partners with organizations like Indigenous Works, Pride at Work, the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion, and we are a signatory of the BlackNorth Initiative. Recognizing the importance of work-life balance, we offer flexible work arrangements and support programs. We also invest in our employees’ growth through training and mentorship opportunities, enabling you to expand your skills and embrace new challenges.
No matter your position at The Globe, you’ll be an integral part of an organization dedicated to making a positive difference in Canada. Join us.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Reporting to the Director, Financial Operations - Revenue, this role will be key in helping The Globe carry out its annual strategic plan. The Financial Analyst will support monthly revenue and expense forecasts, annual budget, variance analysis, and other projects requested by senior management. The successful candidate will provide insights to support optimal business decision making.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or related field.
• Working towards CPA, MBA and/or CFA an asset.
• 2+ years of finance and/or accounting experience with progressive responsibility in Financial Planning and Analysis.
• Analytical thinker who can take detailed/complex information and convert to meaningful business insights, recommendations and actionable next steps.
• Good business judgment with an ability to challenge plans and assumptions and take an independent stance when appropriate.
• Professional communication and presentation skills with an ability to partner with cross-functional groups and various management levels.
• Advanced financial modelling (proven experience building financial models), Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Knowledge of SAP (ideal) and CPM management reporting tools (OneStream, TM1, Hyperion, BPC).
  SALARY: Commensurate with qualifications and experience

VACCINATION POLICY:

All offers of employment with The Globe and Mail are conditional upon the candidate being Fully Vaccinated. To be Fully Vaccinated is defined as someone who has received the full series of a vaccine or a combination of vaccines accepted by the Government of Canada (currently Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca, Janssen) and has received the last dose at least 14 days prior to their start date. To prove they are Fully Vaccinated, all new hires will be required to provide evidence by emailing a copy of their vaccine dose administration receipt(s) to Human Resources prior to their start date. Those seeking exemption based on one or more of the protected grounds in the Human Rights Code will need to provide their request for accommodation to Human Resources for approval. If the accommodation request is not approved and the candidate is not Fully Vaccinated, any offer of employment will be revoked.

Business Planning & Analysis

• Assist in the development of the annual budget, monthly and quarterly forecasts and monitor results versus budget and forecast working with business partners to complete this process.
• Works closely with business partners to determine root causes of financial performance and maintains focus on identifying ways to improve the short and long term financial outlook.
• Participate in month end close through pre month-end close review of department GL entries and accruals.
• Develop financial models that are responsive to the changing business and that track key metrics relevant to various stakeholders (i.e. executive, working team etc.).

Decision Support/Other

• Prepares management reporting for client groups and participate in monthly finance review meetings highlighting key business trends and variances.
• Develop a deep understanding of major performance drivers and assist business decision makers in the development of action plans to meet financial goals and mitigate risks.
• Analyzes complex financial information and reports to provide accurate and timely financial recommendations to management for decision making purposes.
• Prepares weekly, monthly reporting and enhances the existing KPI reporting and analytical tools to increase efficiency and uncover more insight into business operations.
• Ad hoc financial modeling and recommendations to support the business units in making financially sound business decisions.