Financial Analyst Senior at Park Lawn Corporation in Toronto, ON

Job description

• Description
• This is a newly created position to support the continued growth of the organization.
• This role is responsible for supporting financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and analytical activities across a multi-location portfolio of funeral homes, cemeteries, and cremation businesses. The Senior Financial Analyst provides financial insights to support operational performance, strategic decision-making, and acquisition activities. They work cross-functionally with operations, accounting, and corporate leadership and requires an understanding of multi-entity.

Responsibilities

• Leads monthly, quarterly, and annual close analysis including variance commentary and performance insights.
• Compiles and owns reporting packages for Senior Leadership, Board of Directors, and our ownership group.
• Assists in compiling a monthly letter detailing the financial performance for the month.
• Analyzes financial results and key KPIs to support operational and strategic decisions.
• Owns and enhances the annual budgeting process and rolling forecasts for +250 operating locations across Canada and the US.
• Builds and maintains robust financial models to support business planning, investment decisions, and M&A activity.
• Partners with cross-functional leaders to evaluate business performance and identify opportunities for growth and efficiency.
• Supports preparation of board presentations, investor materials, and strategic analyses.
• Acts as a trusted advisor to Senior Leadership by providing data-driven recommendations.
• Collaborates directly with Senior Leadership on financial strategies, performance tracking, and key initiatives.
• Supports ad hoc analysis and special projects with high visibility across the organization
• Leverages financial systems (e.g., OneStream or similar) to enhance reporting accuracy and efficiency.
• Identifies opportunities to automate and streamline reporting and improve financial processes.
• Ensures data integrity across systems and reporting outputs.
• Performs projects and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Financial Management.
• Business acumen.
• Ethical Conduct.
• Communication Proficiency.
• Personal Effectiveness/Credibility.
• Customer Service Orientation.
• Time Management.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related discipline.
• 5–7+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, financial reporting, or corporate finance.
• Experience in multi-entity or consolidated environments.
• Current and valid passport and ability to travel between U.S. and Canada.
• Able to read, write and speak English fluently. Bilingual is a plus.
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with financial systems (e.g., OneStream, Hyperion, or similar).
• Experience with Power BI, Power Query, SQL, Intacct.
• Strong financial modeling and analytical capabilities
• Experience with financial modeling and forecasting for multi-location organizations
• Experience working directly with Senior Leadership
• Skill to analyze data and provide recommendations.
• Excellent written and oral communication.
• Must be able to work independently, prioritizing and meeting multiple deadlines.
• Experience supporting multi-location or multi-entity organizations.
• Ability to interpret financial data and communicate findings effectively.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
• Professional designation (CPA or pursuing) strongly preferred.

Skills

Required

• Advanced Excel skills
• Excellent written and oral communication

Preferred

• Bilingual is a plus

Benefits

• Retirement Plan options available for Full Time employees along with a Company Match.
• Variety of Vacation, Personal Days and Sick Days based on your role emphasizing the importance of physical and emotional replenishment for our team.
• Employee Discounts on services, merchandise, and property to help our team members in their time of need.
• Eligibility for base pay ranging from $100,000 to $115,000 CAD, commensurate with experience and skillset.