Senior Financial Analyst

About Kinaxis

Elevate your career journey by embracing a new challenge with Kinaxis. We are experts in tech, but it’s really our people who give us passion to always seek ways to do things better. As such, we’re serious about your career growth and professional development, because People matter at Kinaxis.

In 1984, we started out as a team of three engineers. Today, we have grown to become a global organization with over 2000 employees around the world, with a brand-new HQ based in Kanata North in Ottawa. As one of Canada’s Top Employers, we are proud to work with our customers and employees towards solving some of the biggest challenges facing supply chains today.

At Kinaxis, we power the world’s supply chains to help preserve the planet’s resources and enrich the human experience. As a global leader in end-to-end supply chain management, we enable supply chain excellence for all industries, with more than 40,000 users in over 100 countries. We are expanding our team as we continue to innovate and revolutionize how we support our customers.

Location

This is a remote/hybrid position. You can work from home and be located anywhere in Canada. If you are located in Ottawa you will be expected to work out of our HQ 3 days per week.

About The Team

The Senior Financial Analyst serves as a strategic finance partner to Kinaxis’ Product, Engineering and R&D organizations. The role provides forward-looking financial insight, analysis and performance measurement to support informed decision-making and enable sustainable, profitable growth.

By translating complex financial and operational information into clear, actionable insights, this role helps stakeholders understand the financial implications of technology investments, product roadmaps, and operational decisions.

Salary Range

Annual cash compensation ranges from $79,500 to $116,600, plus a discretionary 10% company bonus. The final offer within this range will reflect the successful candidate’s skills and experience.

What you will do

• Act as a finance partner to assigned technical and product-focused teams, developing a strong understanding of their objectives, operating models, and key performance drivers.
• Lead quarterly forecasting and annual budgeting activities for supported functions, coordinating inputs across stakeholders and ensuring alignment with business priorities.
• Develop, maintain, and refine financial models to assess performance, forecast outcomes, and evaluate scenarios related to headcount, product investment, and operational initiatives.
• Analyze financial results and KPI performance, identifying trends, variances, and underlying drivers to support informed decision-making.
• Prepare and deliver management reporting, dashboards, and analysis that clearly communicate actual performance relative to plan and highlight key risks and opportunities.
• Present financial insights and recommendations to senior and cross-functional stakeholders in a clear, concise, and decision-oriented manner.
• Contribute to the evolution of FP&A processes, tools, and reporting standards by identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and accessibility of financial information.
• Partner with HR Business Partners and other enabling teams to support workforce planning and ensure alignment between financial forecasts and organizational objectives.
• Provide informal leadership within the FP&A team through mentoring, knowledge sharing, and peer collaboration.

What we are looking for

• Post-secondary degree in accounting, business, or a related field with a CPA or MBA preferred
• 5+ years’ progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or related analytical roles with increasing scope and complexity, preferably within a technology, software, or SaaS environment.
• Strong financial modeling and analytical capabilities, including advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience working with financial planning and accounting systems such as NetSuite, Planful, or similar platforms.
• Ability to synthesize complex financial and operational data and translate it into clear, actionable insights.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high standard of accuracy and data integrity.
• Strong communication skills, with experience presenting financial information to senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to build trusted partnerships with senior leaders and cross functional stakeholders and operate in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Highly adaptable and able to pivot based on prioritization and needs of the business

Work With Impact & Social Responsibility at Kinaxis

Our platform directly helps companies power the world’s supply chains. We see the results of what we do out in the world every day—when we see store shelves stocked, when medications are available for our loved ones, and so much more. We work with Fortune 500 Brands like Lockheed Martin, Yamaha, P&G, and Honda.

Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee weighs in on hiring practices, talent assessment training materials, and mandatory training on unconscious bias and inclusion fundamentals. Sustainability is key to what we do and we’re committed to net-zero operations strategy for the long term. We are involved in our communities and support causes where we can make the most impact.

Perks and Benefits

• Flexible vacation and Kinaxis Days (company-wide day off on the last Friday of every month)
• Flexible work options
• Physical and mental well-being programs
• Regularly scheduled virtual fitness classes
• Mentorship programs and training and career development
• Recognition programs and referral rewards
• Hackathons

Key skills/competency

• Financial Planning & Analysis
• Financial Modeling
• Budgeting & Forecasting
• Microsoft Excel (Advanced)
• Strategic Business Partnering
• Data Synthesis & Insights
• KPI Performance Analysis
• NetSuite/Planful
• Communication & Presentation
• Technology/SaaS Finance