Financial Analyst

Location:

Ottawa, Ontario – Hybrid (4 days/week in office)

Company:
Mattamy Homes Canada

Department:
Finance, Ottawa Division

Employment Type:

Full-Time

Reports to:

Senior Manager, Finance

When it comes to forward‑thinking homebuilding and thoughtfully planned communities, Canadians think of Mattamy Homes. Mattamy’s success is centred on a foundation of great people – our team is as solid as they come. We are optimistic, hardworking and supportive, learning and growing together to create a positive impact in the homebuilding industry. Contributing to the Mattamy Way means being surrounded by caring people who encourage you to be exactly who you are.

Your opinion is invited and your contributions count. It means a career filled with pride, knowing you’re part of an environmentally‑conscious, action‑oriented organization with big plans for the future. The opportunity to bring the future of living to homeowners based on what Canadians value is exciting – and we’re making it happen.

Learn more about what makes working at Mattamy special and our award‑winning culture.

In keeping with the Mattamy mission of providing The Best Homeowner Experience, the Financial Analyst will be responsible for financial modelling, analysis, consolidated budgeting and forecasting, as well as strategic planning for the division to provide valuable insights in support of operating and strategic planning initiatives.

• Work closely with the Senior Manager and Vice President of Finance to prepare models and other analyses that drive initiatives, monitor trends, identify exceptions, and support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning processes.
• Foster and develop strategic business partnerships with functional and departmental leaders, communicating financial and operational impacts in language relevant to business stakeholders.
• Assist in developing models and analyses to drive initiatives, monitor trends, identify exceptions, and support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning processes.
• Support the Project Budget Review (P ) process by owning specific components, cross‑training other Financial Analysts, completing templates, partnering with Land Project Managers, and aiding in the completion of all presentation materials.
• Assist in developing full profit and loss, balance sheet, and cash flow projections, with a focus on understanding the inputs and drivers of financial performance.
• Analyze projections and financial models to support decision‑making and assess the financial feasibility of business initiatives in collaboration with other departments.
• Analyze and identify trends in key performance drivers and oversee monthly variance analysis processes, including communication with corporate stakeholders and follow‑ups with divisional owners.
• Facilitate the review of actual financial results versus budgets and forecasts by analyzing and identifying trends in key performance drivers.
• Provide assistance with the month‑end close process and the preparation of the monthly financial reporting package, including the Income Statement, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow Statement.
• Improve the quality and efficiency of financial reports and identify opportunities to streamline analysis and processes.
• Maintain strong working relationships with internal stakeholders in corporate and divisional offices, working collaboratively to identify opportunities and mitigate risks.
• Provide support on ad‑hoc projects as required, including the preparation of financial presentations and reports for senior management and the executive team.

• Working towards CPA designation.
• University degree in accounting or finance and 1 to 2 years of relevant experience.
• Background in data management and data analytics.
• Experience with any accounting software packages and ability to quickly learn new software packages.
• Knowledge and ability to manage Power BI and Power Query.
• Intermediate to Advanced Excel skills, including regular use of functions, dynamic arrays, etc.
• Strong analytical, accounting and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, including the ability to…