Financial Analyst (contract)

Guelph, ON, CA, Canada

Job Description

The Role


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In this role, you will:


Manage assigned programs, including understanding all aspects of the program, cash flow management and forecasting, financial reporting and audit, and management reporting and analysis Prepare and develop new financial and management reporting, analytical commentary, and ad hoc analysis as required by management and stakeholders Research, collaborate and advise on financial and accounting issues Investigate operational issues, including coordination and follow up, leading to issue resolution Conduct reviews of internal controls and processes, provide recommendations and implement improvements to promote effective and efficient processes Oversee financial systems management, recommend improvements and upgrades, and support implementation of new financial and reporting solutions Use relationship and knowledge expertise to promote financial understanding across the organization and influence internal and external outcomes Participate as a key finance resource on projects to ensure solution development meets Finance department needs, ensuring complete understanding of process implications for new initiatives Establish and maintain strong working relationships with appropriate levels of personnel across Agricorp, including management, the senior management team and non-management personnel

Job status:

12-month contract (posting for an existing vacancy)


Work status:

Full time in office


Salary:

$70,757 - $83,243


Location:

Must live in Ontario to perform this role


Qualifications


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Post-secondary degree in business, accounting, finance, or equivalent experience Minimum 3 years' relevant experience at the intermediate to senior level CPA (CA, CMA, CGA) designation preferred Experience with Microsoft Business Solutions, such as Microsoft Office, Dynamics GP, Power BI and IBM Cognos software preferred

Key Competencies


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Technical/professional knowledge -

Understands and applies accounting and finance concepts and methodologies

Attention to detail -

Is conscientious, consistent, accurate and thorough

Analytical thinking -

Interprets, links, and analyzes information and situations by breaking them down into component parts and identifying patterns, connections, and underlying issues

Critical judgement and problem solving

- Exercises sound judgement in new situations in the absence of specific guidelines and/or direction

Creativity and innovation

- Demonstrates curiosity, digging for information below the surface; questions conventional methodologies and creates new solutions or approaches to ongoing challenges

Initiative -

Identifies and deals with situations and issues proactively and persistently, seizing opportunities that arise

Achieving personal results -

Focuses efforts on managing one's self to achieve high quality results consistent with the organization's standards and measures, while managing risk

Communication -

Listens to others and communicates effectively, fostering open communication

Planning and organizing -

Develops, implements and adjusts plans to reach goals, able to multi-tasks and prioritize

Background


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Agricorp, an agency of the government of Ontario.





Agricorp delivers government programs. These programs help protect the livelihood of over 47,000 Ontario farmers against the many risks farm businesses face every day. Our employees are skilled professionals who respond when industry and government need us, manage public funds with great care and integrity, and deliver a quality customer experience.



Agricorp helps grow Ontario agriculture. We underwrite $6-8 billion in risk each year. The agency was established in 1997, and since then we've made over $8 billion in payments to farmers when they needed it most.


Apply online


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To apply for this position, please go to www.agricorp.com and select Careers. Click on Current Opportunities.




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Please submit your application for this position by September 5, 2025


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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD2660778
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Guelph, ON, CA, Canada
  • Education
    Not mentioned