FINANCIAL ANALYST, ENTERPRISE EXPENSE (HYBRID)

The Financial Analyst, Enterprise Expense reports to the Manager Financial Reporting Technical Accounting within the Corporate Finance team. This role will be responsible for supporting the planning, analysis, forecasting, and reporting of enterprise-wide administrative expenses. This role partners closely with finance business partners, controllers, FP A, procurement and business leaders to provide timely financial insights, ensure accurate expense tracking, support budget development, and identify opportunities for cost optimization. Key responsibilities include: Analyze enterprise administrative expenses across functions, departments, and cost centres. Prepare monthly variance analysis comparing actual results to budget, forecast, and prior year performance. Investigate expense drivers and provide meaningful commentary and recommendations to management. Develop and maintain dashboards, financial reports, and management presentations. Monitor spending trends and identify risks, opportunities, and cost optimization initiatives. Support enterprise expense governance through consistent analysis and reporting methodologies. Support monthly and quarterly forecasting activities for enterprise administrative expenses. Coordinate budget submissions and assist in the preparation of the Annual Operating Plan (AOP). Develop financial models to assess spending trends and future cost requirements. Partner with business leaders to challenge assumptions and improve forecast accuracy. Perform scenario analysis and sensitivity modelling to support strategic decision-making and resource allocation. Coordinate monthly accrual processes for enterprise expenses. Review open purchase orders, invoices, contracts, and commitments to ensure accurate expense recognition. Prepare and validate accrual calculations and supporting documentation. Monitor accrual balances and identify opportunities to improve forecast and month-end accuracy. Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial processes as required . Identify opportunities to streamline financial processes, reporting, and forecasting activities. Support finance transformation initiatives, system enhancements, and automation opportunities. Improve data quality, reporting efficiency, and analytical capabilities through process improvement initiatives. Participate in cross-functional projects supporting enterprise performance and operational effectiveness.