Analyst Financial

　　Location123 Main St Toronto, Ontario M3C 0E4 CAPhone NumberCategoriesProfessional & CorporateReq IDJR1504 Analyst Financial (Open)

　　First for a reason

　　First Student is the largest school transportation provider in North America with more than a century of experience providing safe and reliable transportation. We work with 1,250 school districts in 39 states and 8 Canadian provinces carrying approximately five million students in 21,000 schools daily.

　　Assists with compiling and analyzing financial information under close supervision. Creates and analyzes monthly, quarterly, and annual reports and ensures financial information has been recorded accurately.

　　Job Description

　　Major ResponsibilitiesAssists with the production of weekly, monthly, year-to-date and year-end financial reporting, including variance and trend analysis of results to budget, prior year and forecast. !! Assists in the development of budgeting/forecasting tools and processes. Includes development and testing of financial models using excel and other financial reporting systems. !! Provides analytical support to all levels of management across operational/functional units; including ad-hoc reporting and problem solving. !! Ensures the integrity of financial reporting software including working with external consultants and performing ongoing testing. !! Identifies trends and developments in competitive environments and presents findings to senior management. !! All other duties as assigned.Minimum Education or Certifications RequiredBachelor’s Degree in Finance or AccountingMinimum Experience or Skills Required3-5 years experience in financial planning and analysis. !! Extremely proficient in use of MS Excel specifically (among other Office applications) !! Strong background in financial reporting systems. !! Excellent oral and written communication skills. !! Ability to establish and maintain good relationships with all levels of management. !! Highly organized, deadline oriented, possess high attention to detail.Physical Requirements and Working ConditionsIncumbent must be able to move about the office and between floors; utilize standard office equipment; access filing system/cabinets; and communicate effectively and efficiently in person or by telephone. !! Travel up to 10%.DisclaimerNothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.