Job Title: Intermediate Financial Analyst Job Description This position involves financial reporting and analysis, with a focus on budget structuring and implementation aligned with strategic goals. The role requires preparing monthly budget vs. actuals reports, conducting variance and trend analysis, and ensuring compliance with financial policies. The analyst will also create presentations for management, conduct budget reviews, and provide financial projections. Responsibilities + Formulate proposals for structuring and implementing budgets in line with strategic goals. + Prepare monthly budget vs. actuals reports and conduct variance and trend analysis. + Complete and submit quarterly claim reports, CF forecast reports, and miscellaneous reports, while responding to queries. + Create presentations for management board meetings. + Conduct periodic budget reviews, detailed analysis, and financial projections. + Monitor and review financial aspects of funding recipients' projects, ensuring compliance with cost principles and reporting requirements. + Communicate effectively with scientists, third-party recipients, and government staff regarding project finances. + Provide ongoing training for recipients on budget preparation and expenditure reports. + Assist with events and symposia. + Evaluate the effectiveness of current internal controls and recommend improvements. + Assist with process improvement initiatives and implement robust financial tracking systems. + Coordinate with auditors to facilitate comprehensive audits of financial activities. Essential Skills + Financial analysis and reporting. + Experience with variance analysis and accounting reconciliations. + Advanced skills in MS Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint. + Experience with large ERP systems, particularly SAP. + Undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance. + CPA, CA strongly preferred; alternatively, CPA, CMA, MAcc, or MBA. + Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Proficiency in French is beneficial. + Experience with macros in Excel. + Experience in hospital or research settings. Work Environment The position offers a flexible work environment with a hybrid model, allowing work from home three days a week initially, then transitioning to two days. The role is based on the Bayview campus, with a standard 37.5-hour work week and flexible hours from 9-5. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Toronto, ON. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $50.00/hr. Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Toronto,ON. À propos d'Aston Carter: Aston Carter fournit des solutions de talent de classe mondiale à des milliers de clients à travers le monde. Spécialisés dans la comptabilité, la finance, les ressources humaines, l’acquisition de talents, la chaîne d’approvisionnement et certaines professions administratives, nous étendons les capacités des entreprises à la pointe de l'industrie. Nous nous appuyons sur notre profonde expertise en matière de recrutement et sur notre réseau expansif pour répondre aux besoins évolutifs de nos clients et de notre communauté de talents avec agilité et excellence. Avec des bureaux aux États-Unis, au Canada, en Asie-Pacifique et en Europe, Aston Carter est au service d’un grand nombre d’entreprises du Fortune 500. Nous sommes fiers d’avoir remporté le double diamant ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® pour notre service aux clients et aux talents. 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