Financial Analyst

Company Description

We are the ​Human Experience Company​ !

We know brands will only thrive if they anticipate people’s desires. We create experiences people love and actions brands need. We are stronger because our commitment to human outcomes is proven to drive better business outcomes. When others dehumanize people as mere data points, we will win by knowing and treating them as human beings.

Zenith has experienced an incredible growth rate over the past years. The network has transformed and moved at the pace of culture.

Publicis Media Canada is proud to be Great Places to Work™ certified and recognized with Best Workplaces™ for Today’s Youth. We provide continuing opportunities for career growth by fostering a diverse work environment that respects and supports individual contributions and opinions.

We also offer our employees market leading benefit and incentive programs. You’ll be provided with 3 weeks minimum vacation to start plus additional long weekend Publicis days, holidays closures, your birthday off, free Headspace memberships, wellness and technology credits, and a market leading savings plan.

We strive to provide what matters to you personally with the ability to choose and modify programs to suit your lifestyle.

Job Description

• Responsible for month end close on revenue and overhead expenses for agency
• Prepare P&L and Balance Sheet analysis
• Detailed focus on balance sheet reconciliations emphasizing scrutiny and follow-up over aged balances
• Collaborate closely with other departments, incl. Client Finance and Groupe Re:Sources, to support month end accruals / deferrals journal entry postings
• Review inter-company mismatches and resolve open items
• Partner with agency lead in forecasting revenue
• Provide support for budgeting and re-forecasting processes
• Contribute to creating new reporting methods and analysis as the business changes
• Ad hoc work as required to ensure the success of the team

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Accounting or Finance
• Strong preference for candidates in the process of pursuing a CPA designation
• 2+ years of experience in finance or accounting required, experience in the media industry preferred
• Strong Excel skills, along with proficiency handling large volumes of data
•  Experience with SAP or similar ERP system an asset
• HFM knowledge an asset
• Experience with parent company reporting preferred
•  Effective communication skills with individuals at all levels of the organization
• Sound analytical thinking, planning, prioritization, multi-tasking and execution skills
• A positive attitude, willingness to be flexible, desire to contribute to team objectives
• Detail-oriented, organized, able to meet deadlines, able to prioritize multiple tasks

Additional Information

Zenith is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome and encourage applications from all interested parties. Accommodations are available, upon request, for all stages of the interview and employment process for those with a disability or medical need during any stage of the recruitment process. We thank all candidates for their interest in Zenith, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.