Senior Financial Analyst

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Job Description:

Senior Financial Analyst – 18 months contract

We are ready to take this game to the next level and need someone passionate to analyze financial data and prepare reports on financial performance, trends and projections, budgets and forecasts, and conduct financial analysis to interpret business performance to help facilitate decision making by various leaders.

YOUR ROLE IN THE GAME

Reporting to the Director Financial Planning & Analysis, you will be empowered to:

• Design, develop and maintain models and spreadsheets that capture and leverage financial data, ensuring data accuracy, to analyze and interpret results
• Conduct detailed financial and operational analysis and reporting of historical trends to interpret results and derive insights
• Analyze divisional expense results and support divisions in managing their budgets. Create ad-hoc analysis and reporting to provide recommendations to improve performance
• Assemble and communicate financial results to finance leadership
• Analyze current processes, develop enhancements and create efficiencies
• Execute OLG's quarterly forecasting processes, and streamline processes as required to gain efficiencies
• Prepare annual budgets (and supporting analyses) in consultation with business partners
• Prepare financial analyses in support of new initiatives, requests for proposals (RFPs) and vendor analysis in collaboration with Procurement
• Assist in financial analysis and support for annual reports, management discussion and analysis and note disclosure for external financial statements

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE GAME

Education & Experience:

• University degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or a related discipline
• Designated CPA is preferred or Working towards CPA at senior level
• 3-5 years of experience with accounting, financial analysis, reporting and financial controls and procedures 

Relevant Skills:

• High attention to detail as analysis is used in decision making by business leaders
• Problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Interpersonal and communication skills
• Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office suite, primary focus Excel
• Proficiency in financial/accounting software
• Ability to locate and collect data from appropriate sources for analysis

BENEFITS OF JOINING THE WINNING TEAM

• Group Benefits Plan: Eligible employees and dependents have access to comprehensive, employer-paid group benefits coverage (permanent employees only).
• Public Service Pension Plan: Participation in a highly desirable defined benefit pension plan.
• Variable Pay Program: Participation in a performance-based incentive plan that recognizes organizational and individual achievements (permanent employees only).
• Paid Time-Off: Competitive paid time-off provisions to support work-life balance and well-being.
• Growth Focus: Become your best self with access to new opportunities and personalized support programs.
• Comprehensive Learning: 24/7 access to robust online learning programs.
• Equity, diversity, and inclusion: Core to OLG’s culture, empowering employees to bring their authentic selves and make a meaningful impact across Ontario.

To learn more about our organization and other opportunities visit our career site.

We look forward to hearing from you, interested applicants please apply online by February 4, 2026.

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OLG is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Please contact Human Resources at [email protected] if you require accommodation at any time throughout the hire process.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. If you bring relevant skills and a willingness to learn, we encourage you to apply—even if you don’t meet every listed qualification. We sincerely appreciate your interest; while we are unable to contact everyone, those selected for the next steps will be notified.

We thank you for your interest in this opportunity; however only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.

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