Financial Analyst

Financial Analyst – (Project-Based / Client Finance Focus)

Position Summary

The Financial Analyst plays a key role in supporting financial performance across client programs and internal operations. This role is responsible for analyzing project-level profitability, ensuring alignment between client budgets, working budgets, POs, and invoicing, and driving accuracy and timeliness in financial reporting.

The analyst partners closely with Account Managers, Project Leads, and Finance to ensure strong financial controls, proactive insights, and optimized cash flow.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Build and maintain financial models for client programs, including revenue, cost, and margin analysis
• Support annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes across multiple entities or divisions
• Provide insights into profitability by client and program

Project & Client Financial Management

• Review and validate Client Budgets and Working Budgets
• Ensure all programs have approved budgets and are aligned with expected margins
• Track and analyze project-level profitability, identifying risks and opportunities
• Analyze total monthly costs to ensure it matches with the forecast, identify any adjustments that may be required
• Monitor incremental billable items (e.g., storage, coupons, vendor pass-throughs, incremental hours) to ensure full cost recovery
• Partner with Project Leads to ensure accurate cost allocation and financial visibility

Accounts Receivable & Cash Flow

• Support cash flow forecasting, including analysis of large client payment terms and impacts on working capital
• Provide insights and recommendations to improve cash conversion cycle

Reporting & Systems

• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports for:
• Project profitability
• Budgets vs. actual performance
• Support continuous improvement of financial systems and processes, including integration between budgeting, invoicing, and reporting tools
• Ensure data accuracy and consistency across systems

Process Improvement & Controls

• Identify gaps in financial processes and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy
• Support implementation of standardized processes for budgeting, billing, and reporting
• Contribute to automation and reporting enhancements (e.g., dashboards, tracking tools)

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• 3-5+ years of experience in financial analysis, preferably in a project-based or service environment
• Advanced Excel skills (financial modeling, pivot tables, data analysis)
• Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting and cost allocation
• Ability to manage large volumes of data with high accuracy

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work cross-functionally with operations and client teams
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Results-driven with a focus on meeting KPIs and deadlines
• Continuous improvement mindset

About Brand Momentum:

Nationally Integrated Leader: We're a leading Sales, Marketing, and Retail agency with headquarters in Toronto and Montreal, fostering authentic and enduring human connections across the nation.

Rooted in Goodness, we take pride in being a three-time winner of Canada's Top 100 Best Workplaces® and one of Canada's fastest-growing companies. This recognition reflects our commitment to "Goodness," a core value that permeates everything we do.

Enduring Success: at Brand Momentum, we're not just about achieving success; it's about sustaining it. We're an enduring market leader in quality and innovation, fostering a fun culture where both employee and client aspirations can be realized.

Delivering on Promises, we're passionate about delivering on our promises to both clients and our people. Our innovative approach ensures we consistently provide exceptional value and flexibility, always striving to exceed expectations.

Core Values: Our commitment to integrity, respect, empowerment, and fun is woven into the fabric of our company. We believe in fostering a responsible and flexible work environment that allows our team members to thrive.

Sustainability: Brand Momentum is giving top priority to sustainable suppliers. By collaborating with our vendors and clients, we will work to offset the environmental impact of our programs and contribute to a greener future.

Diversity and Inclusion, At Brand Momentum, we're dedicated to fostering a culturally diverse workplace. We value diverse perspectives and are committed to building a team that celebrates individual backgrounds, experiences, and talents. We believe in the power of diversity to drive stronger, more innovative outcomes, and it's a fundamental part of our organizational identity.

Brand Momentum is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request. Please contact our Human Resources department for more information. We thank all those who apply; however, only selected candidates will be contacted.