Business Analyst (Ontario)

Business Analyst (Ontario)

11 Aug
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Fairstone Bank
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Ontario

11 Aug

Fairstone Bank

Ontario

Who We Are
Fairstone Bank and its family of brands are united in delivering innovative, accessible and reliable financial solutions that enable Canadians to reach their goals.

Over the years, our brand family has grown. In 2024, Home Trust Company, Home Bank and Oaken Financial became part of the Fairstone Bank family of brands, alongside Fairstone, EdenPark and Fig.

Together, we are the leading alternative lending bank in Canada. We have the collective experience and expertise to better serve our customers and foster our partners’ growth. With a diverse suite of products—residential and commercial mortgages, consumer deposits and GICs, credit cards, retail and automobile financing, personal loans and digital lending—we offer financial solutions tailored to all Canadians, including newcomers, small-business owners, smart investors and savvy consumers.

Backed by nearly a century of lending experience through its legacy companies, Fairstone Bank and its brand family are proud to be Canada’s leading alternative lending bank.

Join Fairstone as a Business Analyst and be part of our talented and growing team!

About The Role
Responsible for all aspects of the cash reconciliation process including the Sub-Ledger to General Ledger (‘GL’) to Bank and the resolution of open items including producing balance sheet reconciliations and journal entries, as required.

Serve as a primary contact for financial system activities, particularly Workday Financials and SAP S/4 HANA

Administer and maintain system configurations (e.g., cost centers, worktags, spend categories, approval workflows)

Manage delegation of authority and approval processes

Monitor and maintain integrations and ensure daily processes run smoothly

Maintain system reporting, dashboards, and scheduled reports

Support and lead initiatives related to system implementations, upgrades, and releases across Workday and SAP S/4 HANA

Participate in financial system migrations, enhancements, and optimization projects

Coordinate and execute system testing (including sandbox/release testing)

Identify, research, and recommend process improvements and system solutions

Drive adoption of new features and capabilities to enhance Finance operations

Build, maintain,



and optimize financial integrations across ERP and connected systems (including EIBs and other interfaces)

Ensure stability and accuracy of system integrations across platforms

Develop and maintain end-to-end business processes within financial systems

Collaborate with Finance, IT, and other business units to resolve issues and improve processes across ERP platforms

Manage and follow up on system-related requests and support cases (e.g., ServiceNow, vendor support)

Provide clear status updates and communicate priorities to stakeholders

Influence decision-making by guiding stakeholders toward optimal solutions

Support user training and knowledge transfer across Finance teams

Develop and maintain documentation (e.g., process flows, system guides) in SharePoint

Cross-train across systems and processes to ensure team flexibility and coverage

Gain working knowledge of additional platforms such as Adaptive Insights, reconciliation tools (e.g., BlackLine, T-Recs, OneStream), and reporting tools (e.g., AWS QuickSight)

Contribute to broader financial systems initiatives and strategic priorities

What We’re Looking For

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Computer Science, or a related field

Experience with financial systems, preferably Workday Financials and/or SAP S/4 HANA

Exposure to reconciliation or performance management tools (e.g., OneStream, BlackLine, T-Recs) is an asset

Technical Skills

Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Experience with reporting, dashboards, and data analysis

Familiarity with system integrations and financial data flows

Core Competencies

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced environment

Self-starter with the ability to work independently and collaboratively

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail





Communication & Stakeholder Management

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Proven ability to influence and drive process improvements

Willingness to learn, adapt, and become a subject matter expert in financial systems

What You’ll Love About Working Here

Award-Winning Culture: We’re proud to be recognized as a Great Place to Work Canada 2025 and one of Montreal’s Top Employers 2025 by Canada’s Top 100 Employers.

Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexibility with our hybrid work model designed to support your lifestyle.

Time to Recharge: Generous vacation based on your role, statutory holidays, plus 6 wellness days to prioritize your well‑being.

Compensation Package: Competitive base salary

Comprehensive Advantages: Robust health and dental coverage through Manulife, as well as virtual healthcare through Dialogue.

Future-Ready Savings: Group Retirement Savings Plan with up to 7% employer match.

Exclusive Perks: Discounts from top retailers via WorkPerks, plus location-based perks like gym memberships and Toronto Bike Share.

On-Site Fitness: Gym access at our London and Montreal offices.

Continuous Growth: Education Assistance Program and Fairstone Academy for training and skill development.

Family Support: Parental leave top-up program to help you during life’s big moments.

Community Impact: One paid volunteer day to give back to causes that matter to you.

What You Can Expect - Pay & Process

Expected salary range is between 50,000 to 60,000$

This posting is for an existing vacancy within our organization.

Artificial intelligence may be used in parts of the recruitment process.

All candidates considered for hire must successfully pass a criminal background check, credit check, and validation of their work experience to qualify for hire.

Fairstone is an equal opportunity employer. Accordingly, we will make reasonable accommodations to respond to the needs of people with disabilities. Individuals who view themselves as Aboriginals, members of visible minorities, and disabled are encouraged to apply in confidence.

Time Type: Full time

Job Type: Permanent

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📌 Business Analyst (Ontario)
🏢 Fairstone Bank
📍 Ontario

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