FP&A Data Consultant POST NUMBER: 469833
Financial Modeling & Analytics Specialist – 6 Month Contract
Position Overview
We are seeking a skilled Financial Modeling & Analytics Specialist to modernize and enhance our forecasting capabilities. This role will be responsible for transforming legacy Excel-based forecasting models into advanced, automated solutions that integrate seamlessly with our financial systems and provide comprehensive analytical insights.
About the Opportunity
Model Development & Enhancement
- Redesign and rebuild existing Excel forecasting models using advanced modeling techniques
- Develop automated budget and forecast generation processes
- Create dynamic models capable of producing multiple scenario analyses
- Implement macros, SQL queries, and other programming solutions to enhance model functionality
- Build data connections between forecasting models and QuickBooks system
- Design automated report generation capabilities
- Create variance analysis reports (actuals vs. budget)
- Develop reforecasting tools based on changing key assumptions
- Generate sensitivity analysis outputs for various business scenarios
- Write and maintain SQL queries for data extraction and manipulation
- Develop VBA macros and other automation tools
- Ensure data integrity and accuracy across all model outputs
- Create user-friendly interfaces for non-technical stakeholders
About You
Technical Skills
- Programming Experience: Proficiency in SQL, VBA macros, and/or other programming languages
- Advanced Excel: Expert-level skills including complex formulas, pivot tables, and data modeling
- Database Management: Experience with data extraction, transformation, and loading processes
- Financial Systems: Familiarity with QuickBooks or similar accounting software
- 3-5 years experience in financial modeling, FP&A, or business analytics
- Strong understanding of budgeting and forecasting processes
- Experience building automated financial reporting solutions
- Background in model validation and testing
- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions
- Excellent documentation and training capabilities
- Experience presenting complex data insights to various stakeholders
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
- Professional certifications (CPA, CFA, or equivalent)
- Experience with business intelligence tools (Power BI, Tableau, etc.)
- Knowledge of financial planning software platforms
- Previous experience modernizing legacy financial systems
Pay Rate:
$50.00/Hour
How to Apply
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This position for employment is for a current vacancy with Vaco/Highspring’s client. You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.
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Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
- the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
- licensure and certification requirements;
- office location and other geographic considerations;
- other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.