Financial Analyst - Kitchener, Canada - D2L

D2L
D2L
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Kitchener, Canada

1 week ago

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D2L is a cloud company that is modernizing education and building the Future of Work.

The old models of teaching and learning are in the midst of the largest transformation in history, and D2L is at the heart of that fundamental shift.


New models of teaching and learning enable a personalized, student-centric experience - and deliver improved retention, engagement, satisfaction, and results for learners of all ages - in schools, campuses, and companies.


D2L is disrupting the way the world learns, by providing the next generation learning environment and solutions to engage and inspire learners.

And most importantly, by giving customers a platform that is easy, flexible, and smart. No other company provides a solution as robust and innovative as D2L.


D2L has had a singular mission for 20 years and is dedicated to that same mission in the years ahead: to transform the way the world learns - and by doing so, we will help improve human potential globally.


General Description:


How Will I Make an Impact?

Financial Analysis

  • Support of administration of company reporting system (Adaptive Insights). This includes continually leveraging the system to improve efficiencies
  • Actively seek opportunities to improve and streamline processes
  • Support monthly analysis and reporting of consolidated results against budget and forecast
  • Support regular monthly financial reporting process including month end accounting functions (accruals & variance analysis), reforecasting functions (prepaid commitments, headcount reporting) and providing financial reporting to the FP&A team
  • Support in preparing monthly SLT reporting and updating related dashboard metrics
  • Support in preparing of presentations for Board of Directors
  • Support in maintaining budget trackers, purchase orders, prepaid commitments and yeartodate spending against budget and forecast
  • Close synergy with procurement and accounts payable team to ensure procure to pay processes and systems optimized to FP&A needs
  • Assist with various special projects for stakeholders as required

Business Partnership

  • Assist business units with management and optimization of budget
  • Assist business units ensuring budget informed decisions are made including ROI analysis
  • Responsible for preparation of reporting packages to key stakeholders. This will include a thorough financial analysis with recommendations for any material variances
  • Assist in determining if items are in budget to facilitate purchase requests and other ad hoc questions about budget.
  • Support role on strategic initiatives championed by Senior Finance Business partners
  • Actively engages with colleagues to further understanding of financial reports and systems
  • Actively seek opportunities to improve and streamline processes
  • Cooperates and collaborates with colleagues as appropriate; works in partnership with others; delivers on commitments to the team/organization

What you'll bring to the role:

  • 2+ years' experience in a Financial Analysis capacity
  • Proven experience in communication of results and collaboration with a variety of stakeholders
  • Project and teamwork ideally in an international, hybrid and dynamic environment
  • Selfstarter
  • Ability to perform requested tasks autonomously
  • Strong analytical, problemsolving, communication and organizational skills
  • Interest in process improvement and ability to demonstrate innovative thinking
  • Ability to quickly learn and embrace new technologies/process improvements
  • Attention to detail and commitment to see projects through to the end
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel computing skills, including advanced knowledge of Pivot Tables and Lookup functions
  • Experience with Netsuite, Salesforce, Adaptive Insights and PowerBI are considered an asset
  • Experience with IFRS is considered an asset

Educational Requirements:


  • Bachelor of Commerce / Bachelor of Business Administration degree, preferably with emphasis in Accounting/Finance.
  • Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) or working towards a CPA designation is an asset

Why we're awesome:

At D2L, we are dedicated to providing you with the tools to do the best work of your life. While some of our perks and benefits may vary depending on location or employment type, we are proud to provide employees with the following;

  • Impactful work transforming the way the world learns
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Learning and Growth opportunities
  • Tuition reimbursement of up to $4,000 CAD for continuing education through our Catch the Wave Program
  • 2 Paid Days off for Catch the Wave related activities like exams or final assignments
  • Employee wellbeing (Access to mental health services, EFAP program, financial planning and more)
  • Retirement planning
  • 2 Paid Volunteer Days
  • Competitive Benefits Package
  • Home Internet Reimbursements
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Wellness Reimbursement
  • Employee Recognition
  • Social Events
  • Dog Friendly Offices at our HQ in Kitchen
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