Senior Financial Analyst

Dayforce is a global human capital management (HCM) company headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, and Minneapolis, Minnesota, with operations across North America, Europe, Middle East, Africa (EMEA), and the Asia Pacific Japan (APJ) region.

Our award-winning Cloud HCM platform offers a unified solution database and continuous calculation engine, driving efficiency, productivity and compliance for the global workforce.

Our brand promise - Makes Work Life Better™ - Reflects our commitment to employees, customers, partners and communities globally.


About the opportunity
The Financial Analyst Senior supports the Operations function through budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis. In addition to partnership with Operations leaders, this role will be responsible for providing timely and accurate reporting and analytics, offer data-driven insights and recommendations, and ensure functional expenses are recorded timely and accurately in the general ledger. This role will also maintain and develop reporting, identify risks and opportunities, and work with expense owners to achieve operational objectives while adhering to financial targets.
What you’ll get to do
• Responsible for monthly reporting, financial analysis, and developing presentations to communicate financial results.
• Transact financial and statistical journal entries with an understanding of impacts to the general ledger.
• Perform management reporting and variance analysis in support of month and quarter-end closes.
• Lead the coordination, roll-up and communication of monthly results to functional leaders.
• Generate insights into business performance to help drive improved financial results and facilitate fact-based decision-making.
• Develop key analytical metrics and generate new reporting to improve financial transparency and support productivity initiatives.
• Create a budget for short-range, mid-range and long-range planning, and communicate it effectively to relevant business partners.
• Continuously look for ways to automate tasks, allowing the function to scale as the business grows.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of various financial and reporting systems, namely NetSuite and OneStream.
• Ad-hoc reporting, analysis, and special projects as required.
Skills and experience we value
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business administration is required with 4+ years related financial analysis or accounting experience
• Demonstrate technical proficiency in Excel and financial systems
• Forecasting and budget experience preferred
• A sound understanding of finance and accounting principles
• Strong quantitative/analytical skills with the ability to communicate effectively and concisely, both verbally and in writing, with management and business process owners
• Must be very detail oriented
• Experience in Onestream, Power BI and / or use of AI tools for analysis desirable.


What’s in it for you
Dayforce is fueled by the diversity of our talented employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and consider and embrace ALL individuals and what makes them unique. We believe our employees should be happy and healthy, with peace of mind and a sense of fulfillment.
We encourage individuals to apply based on their passions.
Dayforce encourages personal and professional growth. We offer excellent time away from work programs, comprehensive wellness initiatives and recognition through competitive pay and benefits.
With a commitment to community impact, including volunteer days and our charity, Dayforce Cares we provide opportunities for you to thrive both in your career and personal life. Our focus is not just on your job but on supporting you to be the best version of yourself.
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