34 Variance Analysis jobs in Canada

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Company Description

Visa is a world leader in payments and technology, with over 259 billion payments transactions flowing safely between consumers, merchants, financial institutions, and government entities in more than 200 countries and territories each year. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable, and secure payments network, enabling individuals, businesses, and economies to thrive while driven by a common purpose – to uplift everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid.

Make an impact with a purpose-driven industry leader. Join us today and experience Life at Visa.

The US Deal team is a function in Finance responsible for providing financial analysis and deal pricing expertise to compete for client brand decisions. The team is responsible for providing deal support for Visa’s largest book of business globally. This includes end-to-end deal execution in collaboration with various stakeholders and cross functional teams. The team is critical to delivering against Visa's revenue and business objectives and highly visible to executive leadership.

This role is responsible for the development of detailed financial models and analyses to structure client incentive deals, utilizing and producing different financial outputs as appropriate (including Visa P&L, projected cash flow and amortization schedules). The Director will collaborate and partner with Visa’s Sales and Legal teams to provide support and direction regarding appropriate contract structures and terms. In addition, they will participate in the resolution of financial structure and contractual issues during negotiations with clients and provide financial leadership across a subset of our client deals, in support of Visa's revenue / business objectives alongside various business partners, including:

• Structuring client / Visa negotiated commitments and associated pricing.
• Supporting sales in negotiation and execution of deals.
• Reviewing and approving contracts / client incentive agreements.
• Ensuring Visa meets critical financial, contractual, and regulatory commitments.
• Supporting deal strategy to meet Visa’s long term goals.
• Drive on the most complex and strategic deals – Own the development of detailed financial models and analyses to structure client incentive deals, utilizing and producing different financial outputs as appropriate (including Visa P&L, projected cash flow and amortization schedules).

Advance Visa’s multi-year growth aspirations as a Strategic Deal Partner:

• Provide senior management with critical input to make tough deal decisions.
• Provide expertise / thought leadership to team and stakeholders on deal best practices, including education and training on deal structuring, deal strategy, deal metrics.
• Collaborate with stakeholders / cross functional teams to support Visa's strategic imperatives, including develop deal strategies and campaigns to continue to grow and protect brand placement and supporting Commercial Money Movement and Value Added Service initiatives.
• Develop talent – Drive team engagement and development through coaching, continuous feedback, identifying growth opportunities Enable and empower team to drive and perform independently across deals and projects Champion inclusion and diversity.

Basic Qualifications:

• 10 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or at least 8 years of work experience with an Advanced degree (e.g. Masters MBA JD MD)

Preferred Qualifications:

• 12 or more years of experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or 8 years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, or MD)

• Financial transaction analysis, contract or pricing negotiation experience preferred, familiarity with Payments is a plus

• Analytical / Problem Solving Skills: Demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills. Strong data research and manipulation skills. Experience in investment, valuation, or transactional analysis. Ability to be objective in analysis.

• Communication: Strong communication skills: written, verbal, and formal presentation. Able to adjust communication style and messaging for different audience. Ability to articulate and explain financial constructs to a non-financial audience.

• Collaboration: Strong collaboration skills: work well as part of a cross-functional team and able to influence both internal and external stakeholders. Ability to find and articulate win-win solutions in contract negotiations. Balances needs of the business with individual deal needs.

• Project Management: Strong organizational and time management skills. Ability to translate data effectively into actionable information to drive results. Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe PDF.

• Leadership: Demonstrates strong sense of urgency to solving problems and getting deal done. Anticipate business and deal needs including the root cause of business challenges. Succinctly frames alternatives and next steps.

• Creativity: Able to work in and bring structure to ambiguous environments. Comfort in delivering multi-dimensional solutions that support decision-making processes.

Visa is an EEO Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.

Visa welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

The US Deal team is a function in Finance responsible for providing financial analysis and deal pricing expertise to compete for client brand decisions. The team is responsible for providing deal support for Visa's largest book of business globally. This includes end-to-end deal execution in collaboration with various stakeholders and cross functional teams. The team is critical to delivering against Visa's revenue and business objectives and highly visible to executive leadership.

This role is responsible for the development of detailed financial models and analyses to structure client incentive deals, utilizing and producing different financial outputs as appropriate (including Visa P&L, projected cash flow and amortization schedules). The Director will collaborate and partner with Visa's Sales and Legal teams to provide support and direction regarding appropriate contract structures and terms. In addition, they will participate in the resolution of financial structure and contractual issues during negotiations with clients and provide financial leadership across a subset of our client deals, in support of Visa's revenue / business objectives alongside various business partners, including:

• Structuring client / Visa negotiated commitments and associated pricing.
• Supporting sales in negotiation and execution of deals.
• Reviewing and approving contracts / client incentive agreements.
• Ensuring Visa meets critical financial, contractual, and regulatory commitments.
• Supporting deal strategy to meet Visa's long term goals.
• Drive on the most complex and strategic deals - Own the development of detailed financial models and analyses to structure client incentive deals, utilizing and producing different financial outputs as appropriate (including Visa P&L, projected cash flow and amortization schedules).

Advance Visa's multi-year growth aspirations as a Strategic Deal Partner:

• Provide senior management with critical input to make tough deal decisions.
• Provide expertise / thought leadership to team and stakeholders on deal best practices, including education and training on deal structuring, deal strategy, deal metrics.
• Collaborate with stakeholders / cross functional teams to support Visa's strategic imperatives, including develop deal strategies and campaigns to continue to grow and protect brand placement and supporting Commercial Money Movement and Value Added Service initiatives.
• Develop talent - Drive team engagement and development through coaching, continuous feedback, identifying growth opportunities Enable and empower team to drive and perform independently across deals and projects Champion inclusion and diversity.

Basic Qualifications:

• 10 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor's Degree or at least 8 years of work experience with an Advanced degree (e.g. Masters MBA JD MD)

Preferred Qualifications:

• 12 or more years of experience with a Bachelor's Degree or 8 years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, or MD)
• Financial transaction analysis, contract or pricing negotiation experience preferred, familiarity with Payments is a plus
• Analytical / Problem Solving Skills: Demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills. Strong data research and manipulation skills. Experience in investment, valuation, or transactional analysis. Ability to be objective in analysis.
• Communication: Strong communication skills: written, verbal, and formal presentation. Able to adjust communication style and messaging for different audience. Ability to articulate and explain financial constructs to a non-financial audience.
• Collaboration: Strong collaboration skills: work well as part of a cross-functional team and able to influence both internal and external stakeholders. Ability to find and articulate win-win solutions in contract negotiations. Balances needs of the business with individual deal needs.
• Project Management: Strong organizational and time management skills. Ability to translate data effectively into actionable information to drive results. Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe PDF.
• Leadership: Demonstrates strong sense of urgency to solving problems and getting deal done. Anticipate business and deal needs including the root cause of business challenges. Succinctly frames alternatives and next steps.
• Creativity: Able to work in and bring structure to ambiguous environments. Comfort in delivering multi-dimensional solutions that support decision-making processes.

Visa is an EEO Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.

Visa welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

About Henon

We are building a relationship first, tech enabled financial services company founded to help make private market data more agile, efficient, and clever.

Job Description

The successful candidate will possess 5 to 10 years of experience and will be involved in all stages of client interactions including solution design, model building and client advisory. You will help the business development team close business and oversee relationships with new and existing clients through our high touch relationship practices.

What you will do

Be the link between the customer stakeholders and the product team

Lead the onboarding process for designated accounts

Lead solution presentations/demos

Document and prioritize business requirements

Decompose financial models to replicate and automate workflows using our platform

Develop solution design and architecture documentation

Help customers derive value by being a product expert and problem solver

Contribute to improving our processes and product, such as by transmitting customer feedback, suggesting efficiency improvements

• CFA Required (CAIA, CBV, FRM and similar investment designations will be considered, CPA is not applicable for this role)
• Previous working experience in Consulting, M&A or Corporate Finance required
• Strong understanding of financial models, experience working with algorithms and relational data
• Disciplined approach to time management and deadlines
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills

What we offer

Competitive compensation package

Stock options to ensure you have a stake in Henon's growth

Remote first work environment

Offsites each year quarter hosted in various cities we operate in (Toronto, Montreal, Chicago, New York)

High performing peers who want you to succeed

How we work

Teamwork makes the dreamwork: We can only win as a team. We are all founders and do the right thing for our peers, Henon's customers & partners

Humble, yet confident: We are generous with our feedback, open to change our views and we approach it with empathy knowing everyone is trying to do the best for Henon.io

Improve 1% each day: We aim to become the best at what we do by delivering with rigor and ambition every day.

Turn zeros into ones: We are biased towards action. Every action leads to learning and these learnings get us one step closer to our mission

Prioritize - Perfection is the enemy of progress: Use time to its maximum and focus on the tasks and deliverables that really move the needle.

We're building a fair and inclusive work environment that is representative of the diverse industry we have the pleasure of serving. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

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Job Description

Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

Lambert Nemec Group is partnering with a respected and innovative organization in their search for a Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) who is ready to step into a visible role where financial insights directly shape business strategy and performance.

This is a career-building FP&A role for someone ready to go beyond analysis and make a measurable impact.

What You’ll Do

• Lead planning, forecasting, and analysis for a significant operation
• Provide reporting and insights that influence executive decisions
• Partner with leaders on performance tracking and strategic initiatives
• Bridge finance and operations, bringing numbers to life for the business

Who You Are

• 5+ years of FP&A or financial analysis experience
• Strong understanding of P&L and financial statements
• Confident communicator with executive presence
• Ambitious, analytical, and looking for long-term growth

Compensation & Rewards

• Base Salary: $90K – $115K
• Bonus: 15% target
• High visibility with senior leadership and a clear path for career progression

To Apply:

If you are interested in this opportunity, please forward your resume (in Word format) directly to , referencing “Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis” in the subject line of your email. To view other opportunities currently available, please visit: -opportunities/index.html#/jobs

We thank all applicants in advance; however, only those individuals who best meet our client’s specifications will be contacted. All other resumes will be kept on file for future consideration.

Job Description

About Us

Are you ready to move distribution forward?

Solutions 2 GO is a premier global distributor of video game products. With operations reaching 19 countries in North, Central and South America, and partnerships that further extend to Europe, Africa, Australia and Asia, Solutions 2 GO represents all publishers in the Canadian market, offers coast-to-coast distribution in the USA and is the exclusive distribution partner for Sony PlayStation in Latin America. Our leadership, processes and partnerships have earned us a reputation as the premier provider of flexible, dynamic distribution solutions for publishers, manufacturers and retailers around the world.

We are a remarkable team that delivers remarkable results. Our people help move Solutions 2 GO forward every day, through a shared commitment across every facet of our business. At Solutions 2 GO, we are moving distribution forward. If you are an achiever who is relentless in ensuring that we achieve business results and create a great company culture while doing it, then we’re looking for you!

Scope:

The Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis will play a key role to support organization’s planning, forecasting and analysis activities for a mid-size multinational company. This position reports directly to the VP, Financial Planning & Analysis, but is required to interface closely with all managers and senior management, both in Finance and in the Business.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Financial reporting and analysis activities including period and quarterly reporting of balance sheets, income statements and cash flows for both performance and non-performance entities, including but not limited to, the consolidated financial statement and notes, annual report, etc.
• Coordination and preparation of the yearly budgets for all legal entities.
• Coordination and preparation of monthly and quarterly forecasts.
• Lead monthly reporting & consolidation process.
• Leverage new analysis and presentation tools to simplify the presentation of complex information.
• Coordinate, prepare and review management and cost-centre reporting.
• Establish relationships and communicate effectively with persons across a variety of departments, at all levels within the organization.
• Provide insightful interpretation of key business drivers underlying the business results, highlight key issues and make appropriate recommendations where required.
• Actively contribute as a member of the Finance team and ensure ongoing communication with the broader Finance management team on the status / progress of projects and issues / points of interest that are relevant to the team / individuals.
• Provide timely and constructive development feedback including holding regular 1:1s and team meetings, and preparation and delivery of mid-year and year-end performance evaluations.
• Perform other ad-hoc financial, accounting, and capital analysis as required.

Skills & Qualifications:

• 5-7 years of financial management (minimum 3 years post qualification management experience).
• Bilingual Spanish is an asset.
• University degree and Accounting designation required, MBA an asset.
• Strong accounting, control and audit skills.
• Advanced computer skills with an ability to manipulate large data sets in Excel.
• Experience developing high quality executive level reporting packages.
• Ability to handle a multi-currency environment.
• Strong hands-on leadership skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience managing a small team.

The successful candidate will receive a conditional offer, contingent upon the successful completion of a background check conducted by our contracted third-party vendor. The specific clearance requirements vary by position and may include one or more of the following: criminal background check, credit check, employment verification, education verification, and driver’s abstract review. If you have any questions along the way, please do not hesitate to ask.

Solutions 2 GO Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

For more information on Solutions 2 GO Inc., please visit our website at:

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Scope of the Position

The Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis (Sr. Manager FP&A) is a strategic business partner responsible for providing financial leadership, analysis, and insights to support Nch’ḵaý’s decision-making. Reporting to the Finance Director, the Sr. Manager FP&A oversees the development and execution of financial plans, forecasts, and analyses at the Group level. Through close collaboration with departments and business units, this role empowers Nch’ḵaý to make informed, proactive decisions that drive organizational success.

A. Duties, Responsibilities, Authority, and Accountabilities

Strategic Business Partnering :

• Partner with senior leaderships within our businesses to model key decisions; challenge assumptions and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Provide financial expertise and analysis on major projects and initiatives in support of our strategic goals.
• Contribute to a collaborative environment by identifying stakeholders, understanding their needs/issues/concerns, and responding effectively.
• Develop and maintain an understanding of local and global economic and industry trends to provide insights and recommendations.
• Conduct in-depth financial modeling and scenario analysis to support decision-making and risk mitigation.

Reporting, Forecasting & Analysis

• Collaborate with the Finance Director to optimize quarterly and annual Board-level reporting and insights.
• Lead the performance analysis of results against budgets and forecasts, working with team members to produce necessary reports.
• Deliver monthly financial reports and long-term forecasts to the senior leadership team and ELT, including variance analysis, actuals, and commentary.
• Generate analysis that enhances visibility of underlying issues and partner with key stakeholders to understand the impact of their plans on budget and strategic objectives.
• Develop and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure financial performance and operational efficiency.
• Conduct scenario analysis and sensitivity testing on financial models and regularly update these models.
• Develop and maintain FP&A dashboards.
• Blend an understanding of the business and project financials to drive accuracy in short-term forecasting, understanding the risk and opportunity landscape to limit unexpected financial outcomes.

Business Planning:

• Oversee the annual budget process, review departmental submissions, including Real Estate projects and capital plans, and create the Budget Memo.
• Develop, review, and update models to project long-term growth and determine influencing business factors.
• Actively identify and implement efficiencies to improve current planning and reporting processes.
• Lead the design, adoption, and enhancement of the planning & budgeting system, focusing on data governance and automation improvements.
• Support the assessment of financing needs and opportunities, develop financial strategies, and assist in managing relationships with financial institutions and investors.

Systems and Process Improvement

• Implement and maintain financial systems and tools to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Drive process improvement initiatives to optimize financial operations.
• Stay current with industry best practices and emerging financial technologies.

Team Leadership

• Provide ongoing management, feedback, and training to ensure high engagement and retention levels.
• Monitor key deliverables ensuring the successful and timely execution of team roles and responsibilities.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement

B. Other

• Uphold Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Nation’s Values in all aspects of work.
• Adheres to and promotes Nch’ḵaỷ 's six Guiding Principles (Leadership, Trust, Respect, Wisdom, Competence, and Passion).
• Contribute to the development of the broader finance capability in collaboration with senior operational Team Members.
• Drive process improvement and policy development initiatives that impact the function.
• Collaborate with the wider finance team to support other finance processes as needed.
• Perform other duties as required.

C. Reporting Responsibilities and Authorities from Supervisor

• Reports to Director, Finance.

D. Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree from a recognized post-secondary institution
• Professional accounting qualification (e.g. CPA) or MBA are preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive experience handling accounting, finance, business, ideally with experience working in service-oriented organizations.
• 4+ years of financial planning and analysis management experience, interpreting data, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning.
• Strong problem-solving skills twinned with a commercial mindset.
• High-quality analysis skills for projects and initiatives to provide actionable insights into financial performance drivers.
• Excellent relationship-building skills; able to challenge thinking while building trust.
• Communicates effectively and has strong presentation skills.
• High levels of integrity and ability to handle confidential information.
• Ability to work independently within established guidelines and procedures and as a member of a team.
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities.
• Strong priority-setting and deadline management skills.
• Proficient in MS Office software (Excel, Word, and Outlook).
• Strong Modelling experience
• Experience working with First Nations is considered an asset.

E. Special Requirements

• Willing to work additional hours as required.
• Able to travel to meet the demands of the role.

Expected Salary Range

$122,568 to $158,234 / Yearly

Our typical hiring range will be +/- 5% of the midpoint shown above.
Factors influencing this decision include qualifications and market conditions for the role.

ABOUT NCH’ḴAY̓

Nch’ḵay̓ Development Corporation (Nch’ḵay̓) was established in 2018 as the economic development arm of the Squamish Nation –—Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw—to allow for the separation of business and politics. Nch’ḵay̓’s mandate is to develop, manage, and own the active businesses of the Nation, and our mission is to pursue successful business opportunities that contribute to the long-term wealth and prosperity of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw and Stélmexw (People). 

What we offer

Our workplace is committed to the highest levels of safety and inclusivity. You will be working with a supportive and passionate team, and have opportunities for continuous learning, development, and growth within your job and career. In alignment with our values, we offer our Team Members generous benefits to help them achieve their goals, including

• Opportunities for career growth and development,
• Friendly, supportive, and dynamic work environment,
• Flexible hybrid work schedule,
• Extended dental and health care benefits,
• Employee and Family Assistance Program,
• Pension Plan and Supplementary Savings Plan,
• Life Insurance,
• Paid leave (sick leave, vacation, seven Squamish Family Days
• 14 statutory holidays.

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY
Our client is a global leader chemical manufacture with a focus on innovation, quality, and performance, they are poised for continued growth under new strategic initiatives. This is an opportunity to be part of a company transforming its financial operations and business support functions from the ground up.

This newly created Senior FP&A Analyst role is ideal for a strategic and detail-oriented finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced, manufacturing environment. Reporting to the Director of Finance , this role will be instrumental in shaping the financial planning cycle, business performance insights, and cross-functional reporting frameworks. This is a builder role, not maintenance. You will help design and implement the FP&A infrastructure needed to support scalable growth.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own the FP&A reporting cycle: month-end packages, forecasts, and financial dashboards
• Lead monthly results analysis and present insights to senior leadership and the board
• Drive S&OP processes with a focus on sales forecasts, demand planning, and inventory management
• Support cash flow and working capital management strategies
• Build financial models for CapEx planning and scenario analysis
• Collaborate with Sales, Plant Operations, Supply Chain, and Accounting to drive profitability
• Develop KPIs and dashboards to support performance management
• Lead SG&A reporting, run monthly spend reviews, and improve data clarity
• Take ownership of new reporting processes, analytics, and financial health initiatives
• Contribute to establishing a PMO to monitor and report on key finance projects
• Identify gaps in current processes and implement improvements across reporting, forecasting, and control

• 5+ years of progressive FP&A, cost accounting, or corporate finance experience
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation required, Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designation is an asset
• Manufacturing industry experience is required
• Consulting background or experience in private equity-backed environments is an asset
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and financial modeling skills required
• Proven experience designing and improving FP&A processes from the ground up
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present financial insights to executive stakeholders
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems (Infor M3 preferred) and BI tools (Power BI or similar)
• High degree of business acumen, ownership, and a collaborative approach to cross-functional partnerships
• Experience working in dynamic, mid-sized companies with evolving financial processes are an asset

• Hybrid model: Currently 1 day per week in-office (Tuesdays); likely to increase to 2–3 days/week
• Office location: Toronto, ON
• Collaborative, transparent, and performance-driven culture
• Leadership encourages autonomy, growth, and open communication