Financial Analyst Jobs

About Us:

Talize Inc. is a proudly Canadian owned and operated national for-profit retailer offering quality resale apparel and housewares at unbeatable prices. As Canada’s newest and most unique shopping experience we offer new, like-new, and vintage items all under one roof. That means fantastic deals on brand names and designer fashions, and housewares!

Who we are looking for:

We are currently hiring for the position of Financial Analyst to join our small and very efficient Finance team, operating out of our HQ in North York, ON.

Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Financial Analyst will provide technical financial advice and support to various departments including, but not limited to, detailed review and analysis of operating budget, as well as responsibility for financial activities of the assigned portfolio including: journal entries, account reconciliation, financial controls and quality assurance activities, collection and input of financial information, preparation of financial reports, supporting the preparation of annual operating and capital budgets and business planning, performing financial analysis and forecasting. This role is responsible for preparing and reviewing of monthly and quarterly financial variance and forecast reports with decision makers of assigned portfolio.

The role requires an individual ready to take on more ownership and progress to the next level in their career. The opportunity will allow the successful individual to be involved in all financial aspects of a rapidly growing multi-dimensional retail business.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Conduct various financial analysis related to the ongoing operations of the organization
• Develop relationships with internal and external stakeholders and work to exceed their expectations for reporting and analysis
• Assist in ad hoc analysis and special projects as required by Management and cross-functional teams
• Prepares monthly Management Reports and analysis to explain variances vs budget.
• Assist with the annual budget initiatives including conducting meetings with operational teams to explain results and cost reduction analysis as necessary
• Any other related duties as assigned
• Develop effective reporting tools for the department including key performance indicators to measure departmental efficiency

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• Experience in the retail industry preferred
• Enrolment in CPA preferred
• 2 years accounting/finance experience
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word)

Skills and Requirments:

• Ability to meet assigned deadlines
• Ability to operate independently with minimal direction
• Highly detail oriented and organized in work
• Understand business goals and work closely with key leadership to strategize
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees, management, and external agencies
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a customer service focus
• Sound analytical ability coupled with creative problem-solving skills

Work location:

• 67 Alexdon Road - Unit A, North York, ON M3J 2B5 – this is a hybrid position with one day in office initially, with a possibility of more than one day in office.

Talize Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected, and supported. If you require any type of accommodation, please let the hiring manager know, and we will work with you to meet your needs.