Senior Financial Analyst, FP&A

Job DescriptionAs a Senior Financial Analyst, FP&A, you will play a key role in supporting the financial planning and analysis (FP&A) function for Ipsos Canada. You’ll work closely with business leaders and finance teams to deliver impactful insights, support accurate financial reporting, monitor key performance metrics, and ensure compliance with revenue recognition standards. This role is ideal for a highly analytical, detail-oriented professional with exceptional organizational skills who thrives in a fast-paced, data-driven environment and who is committed to excellence and enjoys solving complex financial challenges.What You Can Expect To Be Doing Assist in preparing monthly financial reports and analysis to monitor performance against targets and KPIs Review business transactions and ensure compliance with internal revenue recognition policies and applicable accounting standards Support the month-end close process by analyzing P&L variances and collaborating with accounting and business teams Contribute to quarterly forecasts and the annual budgeting cycle, working closely with business units to gather input and validate assumptions Support internal and external audits by providing documentation and explanations related to revenue transactions Utilize advanced Excel expertise to design and build scalable, user-friendly reporting templates from the ground up, enabling consistent financial analysis and performance tracking across the finance team and broader business units. Help ensure compliance with internal controls and financial policies Participate in process improvement initiatives, including automation and digital tools adoption Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support ad-hoc analysis and special projects This might be the job for you if you have: 3–5 years of experience in financial analysis, reporting, or related roles Bachelor’s degree in accounting or Commerce; CPA designation or progress toward it is an asset Advanced proficiency in Excel is essential, including PivotTables, VLOOKUP, and formula-based modeling; experience building financial templates and conducting proforma analysis to support strategic decision-making is strongly preferred Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail Effective communication skills, both written and verbal A proactive mindset with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment System-savvy and technology-oriented, with a strong interest in using digital tools to improve financial processes and reporting Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada and either hold Canadian citizenship or permanent residency. If you don’t meet 100% of the requirements, we encourage all who feel they might be a fit for the opportunity to apply. We may consider a variety of backgrounds for a particular role and are also committed to considering candidates for available positions throughout our organization, not just the one you’re applying to!Your final base salary will be determined based on several non-discriminatory factors which may include but are not limited to location, work experience, skills, knowledge, education and/or certifications.What’s In It For YouAt Ipsos you’ll experience opportunities for Career Development, an exceptional benefits package (including generous PTO, healthcare plans, wellness benefits), a flexible workplace policy, and a strong collaborative culture.To find out more about all the great reasons to work at Ipsos, how we’re making an impact around the world, and more about our benefits and employee programs, please visit: Why Work at Ipsos | CACommitment to DiversityIpsos recognizes the necessity of building an inclusive culture that values each employee’s individuality and diverse perspectives. For more than 40 years, our mission has been to generate and analyze data about society, markets, brands, and behaviors to provide our clients with the insights that elevate their understanding of the world. This could not be fulfilled without Ipsos’ diverse employees who compile and analyze this data—they are the essence of who we are and what we do.We are committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees, creating an environment that promotes inclusion, and enabling employees from all walks of life to flourish. Ipsos encourages our employees to act in a respectful and responsible manner, in line with code of best practices concerning diversity and inclusion, human rights, equality, and civility for every individual.Ipsos is An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other protected class and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.About UsIpsos is one of the world’s largest research companies and currently the only one primarily managed by researchers, ranking as a #1 full-service research organization for four consecutive years . With over 75 different data-driven solutions, and presence in 90 markets, Ipsos brings together research, implementation, methodological, and subject-matter experts from around the world, combining thematic and technical experts to deliver top-quality research and insights. Simply speaking, we help the biggest companies solve some of their biggest problems, serving more than 5000 clients across the globe by providing research, data, and insights on their target markets. And we’re proud to share we’ve received our Great Place to Work Certification in 2022 & 2023!