Senior Financial Analyst

Employment Type: Contract (6 months)Location: Toronto, ON (2 days in office: Monday and Wednesday)Rate: $40-50/hrIndustry: Financial ServicesAbout the OpportunityOur client, a fast-growing fintech organization in the lending and financial services space, is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to provide critical hands-on support during a period of high operational demand and system transformation. This role is ideal for an experienced SFA-level professional who thrives in structured, data-driven environments and enjoys rolling up their sleeves to deliver accurate, timely results during month-end and year-end cycles.This engagement is a 6-month contract designed to provide additional capacity through year-end and ongoing strategic initiatives. The selected candidate will play an essential role in maintaining reporting accuracy, supporting financial analytics, and ensuring process continuity while the permanent team focuses on broader enhancement projects.What You'll Do:Manage daily financial activities and support the month-end close following a structured calendar.Update and manipulate financial data using detailed workbooks and step-by-step instructions.Generate journal entries, flash reports, and variance analyses to support management reporting.Ensure accuracy in revenue and loan balance measurements, expense tracking, and loan loss valuation.Participate in the month-end process: BD1-7 focus on closing activities, BD7–10 on analytics, followed by documentation and process enhancement.Maintain compliance with IFRS 9 standards, including valuation of loans, credit cards, and allowance/provisions.Collaborate across Finance, Reporting, Tax, and FP&A teams to ensure data consistency.Leverage Excel (SUMIFS, INDEX MATCH, dynamic XLOOKUPs, large datasets) to support reconciliations and analysis.Utilize Power BI to visualize and summarize financial data for executive review.Identify opportunities to enhance automation and streamline reporting processes.What You Bring:CPA designation (or near completion) with practical accounting experience.Minimum of 3 years of experience in financial reporting and month-end close processes.Strong attention to detail, with a process-driven mindset and commitment to accuracy.Advanced Excel skills (SUMIFS, INDEX MATCH, XLOOKUP, large data manipulation) and familiarity with VBA is an asset.Experience using Power BI for dashboards and reporting.Working knowledge of IFRS 9, including loans, credit cards, and allowance/provisions.Ability to manage multiple deliverables within defined timelines.Collaborative, resourceful, and adaptable - comfortable working within a small, high-performing team.Prior experience in FinTech or financial institutions is an asset.Next StepsThank you for your interest in this opportunity. After reviewing applications, we will contact selected candidates to schedule a convenient time for an interview. We are committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive workplace, and our commitment is to create an environment where every candidate has equal access to opportunities and feels valued and respected.Clarity Recruitment is an executive search and recruitment firm specializing in Finance & Accounting talent across Canada - from accountants to CFOs. Additionally, Clarity partners with organizations to hire exceptional talent in HR, Operations, and IT, helping build the teams that power business success. Our process is designed to minimize risk, maximize alignment, and move quickly. With dedicated practices in Executive Search, Full-Time Search, and Project & Interim Consulting, we help organizations grow with confidence. Visit findingclarity.ca to learn more!JOB ID # 3477667