Senior IT Planning & Financial Analyst

If you are an analytical IT professional that loves to problem solve, and implement positive change, then this role is for you!

About the Role

Financial planning and Forecasting

• Lead the monthly forecasting exercise for the IT division
• Collaborate with IT managers and project managers as a trusted advisor to analyze budgets and forecasts, identify savings opportunities and mitigate financial risks
• Present to leadership monthly financial updates including the operational and project portfolio budgets, headcount and chargeback forecasts, ad-hoc analysis, and KPI dashboards

Transformation, analysis, and process improvement

• Drive process efficiencies, simplification, automation, and standardization across the IT division to deliver consistent and accurate expense management practices
• Consolidate information from various internal and external sources, conduct qualitative and quantitative analyses, and deliver solutions
• Support the analysis and implementation of total cost of ownership (TCO) reporting
• Organize initiatives to drive continuous improvement for operational and financial processes to create efficiencies and reduce pain points

Finance partner & Collaboration

• Collaborate cross-functionally on new initiatives and special projects
• Raise key issues and gaps and recommend mitigation and change activities
• Provide financial advice and support for strategic initiatives
• Produce detailed and flexible financial reporting and dashboards using various BI tools

About You

• University Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Over 5 years of demonstrated experience in financial management
• Able to rapidly assemble and synthesize data (quantitative and qualitative) into reports and present information in a manner that enables strategic decision making
• Experience with reporting metrics and dashboards, enterprise BI Tools, variance analysis, and process improvement methodology
• Computer proficiency with entire MS Office suite - advanced knowledge of Excel (Macros, functions, vlookup, pivot tables)
• Experience in performing process and financial analyses
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a large volume of complex data and produce the required output with a high degree of accuracy
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task within time constraints

There is a world of opportunities at the LCBO… 

Join an organization where you can be challenged while achieving your true potential. A place where you can make a positive impact supporting Ontario business and communities. Discover a safe, healthy, diverse, inclusive, and accountable workplace where your wellbeing is our top priority. At the LCBO, your contributions are respected and valued.  Be part of our journey as we invest in people and technology to transform an organization. There really is a world of opportunities at the LCBO.

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