Senior Financial Analyst, FP&A Corporate Support (Toronto, ON - Hybrid)

  Position Summary: We’re looking for a highly analytical and collaborative Senior Financial Analyst, FP&A Corporate Support, to provide strategic financial partnership to senior leadership. This is a hybrid role based in Toronto, with an expectation of two days per week in the office, offering the opportunity to work closely with the VP and Senior Leadership Team (SLT) while supporting key business decisions. In this role, you’ll leverage advanced analytics and financial modeling to deliver data-driven insights that enhance performance and optimize costs across strategic initiatives. You’ll lead monthly business reviews, support the annual budget and forecast cycles, and develop financial models and business cases to guide efficiency programs, growth initiatives, and capital investments. Vacancy status: This posting is for an existing position.   What You’ll Do: Lead month-end variance analysis across actuals, outlook, budget, and prior periods- identifying key drivers, risks, and opportunities. Prepare and analyze month-end journal entries and accruals, ensuring accurate financial results and timely close. Monitor financial and operational KPIs, highlighting trends and emerging issues that may impact performance. Track and evaluate strategic initiatives and cost-saving programs, assessing financial impact and supporting course-correction where needed. Translate complex financial data into clear, concise, and executive-ready insights (e.g., dashboards, summaries, and variance analysis) to support decision-making. Lead and support Monthly Business Reviews by delivering actionable insights and recommendations to senior leadership. Lead the annual budget process, including the development of driver-based models aligned to strategic priorities. Own monthly forecasting (YTG outlook), incorporating actuals, risks, opportunities, and changing business conditions. Prepare forecast bridge analysis across outlooks, budgets, and prior periods, clearly explaining key drivers of change. Conduct scenario and sensitivity analysis to assess the impact of changes in key assumptions such as volume, pricing, and costs. Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure alignment, consistency, and accountability across financial plans and forecasts. Support the development and evaluation of business cases, providing clear financial insights to guide investment decisions.   What You'll Bring: 3–5 years of progressive experience in FP&A, financial reporting, or a related area. University degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline. CPA and/or MBA (completed or in progress) are considered an asset. Strong analytical and financial modeling skills, with the ability to interpret data and generate meaningful insights. Solid understanding of financial planning processes, forecasting, and data modeling. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, with strong reporting and presentation capabilities. Experience with ERP and reporting tools (e.g., Oracle, Power BI, EPM systems) is preferred. Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams and present insights clearly. Experience in a regulated or operationally complex environment (e.g., healthcare, pharma, manufacturing, CPG) is an asset. Why Join Us? At LifeLabs, you’ll be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team driven by purpose and innovation. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with senior leaders, influence key financial decisions, and contribute to initiatives that drive meaningful business impact.   We believe in flexibility, inclusion, and continuous learning- creating an environment where your ideas are valued, your contributions make a difference, and your professional growth is supported. What We Offer: Salary range: $81,431 - $103,825 CAD annually (commensurate with experience). #LI-MP1