Senior Financial Analyst - FP&A (English version)

A worldwide Test & Quality leader, Averna delivers innovative solutions for clients – including many Global 1000s – in numerous industries. What started as a three-person operation in 1999 is now a multinational organization spanning 11 countries with over 1,200 employees and countless successes and awards. Averna is on a growth journey — and we want you to be part of it. As a global leader in Test & Quality solutions, we serve some of the world’s most innovative companies.

Averna is one of Canada's Best Managed Companies

The Senior Financial Analyst - FP&A in a few words:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Financial Analyst – FP&A to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial analysis, budgeting, and reporting, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively. This role requires advanced knowledge of financial systems and tools, including Power BI and SQL, and the ability to communicate effectively with senior management.

As a Senior Financial Analyst – FP&A, you will play a key role in shaping the financial strategy of a fast-growing global company. Reporting to the FP&A Manager based in Montreal, you will transform complex data into clear insights, support strategic planning, and collaborate with business leaders to influence decision-making and drive performance. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Budget Preparation and Management:
  • Prepare, plan, and support the entire budgeting process, including identifying optimizations and rationalizing budget needs.
  • Collaborate with team members to ensure accurate and comprehensive budget planning.
• Financial Analysis, Reporting and Presentation:
  • Conduct variance analysis to explain financial results and trends, and provide detailed project-specific account analysis.
  • Prepare monthly and annual financial reports, including internal reporting packages and presentations for senior management.
  • Develop and prepare quarterly presentations for the management and the Board of Directors, including detailed financial analysis with qualitative business insights.
• Tool Development and Support:
  • Develop and support financial tools and systems, ensuring their integrity and effectiveness over time.
  • Be familiar with and capable of using Power BI and SQL for financial analysis and reporting.
• Ad-Hoc Projects and Business Partnering:
  • Support various ad-hoc projects and requests from the finance team and senior management.
  • Act as a business partner to different departments, providing financial insights and support to achieve organizational goals.

The ideal candidate:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting.
• 3–5 years in FP&A, corporate finance, or strategic finance roles. 
• CPA designation or equivalent.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel, Power BI, PowerPoint and basic SQL for data extraction, manipulation, analysis and presentation. 
• Bilingual (English and French), both spoken and written.
• Experience in financial analysis, budgeting, and reporting within an international and multi-company environment.
• Strong team players know how to prioritize tasks, autonomous, strong communication and analytical skills.
• Ability to work on multiple projects, while meeting deadlines for reporting and other deliverables.
• Proactive and able to work independently, with a strong attention to detail.

Key Capabilities

In addition to the skills described above, you are:

• Highly autonomous — You are comfortable and thrive working under minimal supervision. With your extensive experience and knowledge, you can successfully solve complex problems on your own.
• Quality and detail-oriented — You have a strong ability and desire to execute to the highest standard and detail. You care deeply about the quality and presentation of your work.
• Highly analytical and curious — You are strong with systems and can make numbers “speak”. You can see the “big picture”, but also go to the root of things and make links to the business and operations, including accounting and financial statements.
• A strong communicator — You convey complex ideas with clarity, adapt to diverse audiences, and bring numbers to life through impactful, insightful presentations.
• Highly organized and adaptable — You can adapt quickly to changing needs, responsibilities and tasks.

What's in it for YOU

• Flexible work hours and hybrid working model #LI-Hybrid 
• Flex days paid between Christmas and New year’s 
• An additional day off for your birthday 
• Full competitive benefits package 
• Significant discount on your Montreal transit pass 
• Learning and growing through multiple cutting-edge projects and clients 

Averna is committed to employment equity and to encouraging diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment, regardless of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.