About Eckler

Eckler is one of Canada’s leading independent actuarial and consulting firms, providing innovative solutions in pensions, benefits, and investment consulting. Our Finance team plays a critical role in enabling strategic decision-making, operational excellence, and long-term growth.

This posting is for an existing vacancy that we are actively seeking to fill.

About the Role

This is a high-impact role that supports the CFO in financial planning, forecasting, modelling, and business insights, while helping to strengthen Finance systems, reporting, and processes. Unlike traditional finance roles focused primarily on accounting or transactional activity, this position is centred on FP&A, analytics, and finance transformation, with a strong emphasis on Workday optimization and decision-support reporting.

Key Responsibilities

Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning processes to support firmwide decision-making
Develop and maintain financial models, scenario analysis, and business cases to inform strategic priorities
Partner closely with the CFO on executive reporting, performance insights, and strategic planning activities
Support the ongoing evolution of Finance systems by building and optimizing workflows in Workday, including planning cycles, reporting, and approvals
Develop dashboards, analytics, and management reporting using Excel, Power BI, and Workday
Identify opportunities to automate processes, improve data quality, and enhance reporting efficiency across Finance
Establish and maintain consistent financial metrics, reporting cadence, and governance practices
Collaborate with Payroll, People & Culture, and Operations to strengthen data flows, reporting, and cross-functional planning

Qualifications & Experience

5–8+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or financial analysis
Advanced financial modelling and scenario analysis skills
Experience with Workday Financials, Workday Adaptive Planning, or similar finance systems
Strong analytical and reporting capability using Excel, Power BI, or similar tools
Experience supporting process improvement, systems implementation, or finance transformation initiatives
Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders

Education & Designation

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
CPA designation preferred, or working toward completion
CFA designation considered an asset

What we offer

Collaborative and engaging atmosphere
Variety in work and ability to evolve and grow your career
Working with colleagues across Canada and across multiple practice areas
Opportunities to help build and evolve our practice
Competitive compensation in terms of salary, bonus and paid vacation time (commensurate with experience)
An entrepreneurial, collegial work environment

Who we are:

Eckler is Canada’s largest independent actuarial consulting firm. Our purpose is to care and to do right by people so that together we can achieve a brighter, more secure future. Based in Canada and the Caribbean, we’re a team of committed and highly skilled professionals consulting in the areas of pension, retirement, financial wellness, investment, group benefits, insurance, change management and communication and technology. Owned and operated by its active Principals, the company has earned a reputation for service continuity and high professional standards. Eckler is a founding member of Abelica Global – an international alliance of independent actuarial and consulting firms operating in over 20 countries.

At Eckler, we value diversity of all types. Our organization is made up of smart, collaborative, and thoughtful people with a wide range of backgrounds, skills, and experiences. We are committed to an inclusive, diverse, and accessible workplace and encourage all interested applicants to submit a cover letter and resume for consideration. Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process or those needing job postings in an alternative format may e-mail a request to [email protected].

Artificial intelligence (AI) tools may be used during the recruitment process to screen or assess applications. All evaluations involving AI are reviewed by in-house recruiters prior to making any final decisions.

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for the shortlist will be contacted.

Senior Financial Analyst (12-Month Contract)

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