This is a hybrid role with in-office work required two days per week at one of our SafetyCo locations.

Duration

This is a fixed-term contract ending July 27, 2027, with the possibility of extension.

Project Overview

SafetyCoLabs is a new workforce education and training venture by SafetyCo. The initiative is designed to modernize workforce training by combining digital learning, industry-aligned curriculum, and direct pathways into employment.

Watch introduction video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HiPqi-FnB9c&t;=13s

The Financial Analyst supports SafetyCo's financial planning, reporting, and accounting operations. Responsibilities include budgeting, forecasting, accounts payable and receivable, reconciliations, and expense tracking across business units. The role primarily supports the delivery and operational requirements of our SafetyCoLabs initiative. As capacity allows, the role will also support core SafetyCo business operations and broader organizational priorities.

Working closely with Finance and operational leaders, the Financial Analyst monitors financial performance, tracks program expenditures, and maintains accurate financial records. The role helps ensure costs are properly allocated, budgets are managed effectively, and funding requirements are met.

We're looking for someone with a strong accounting foundation, sharp attention to detail, and the ability to look beyond individual transactions to understand the bigger financial picture.

Why This Role Exists

As SafetyCo grows, accurate financial reporting and effective budget management are essential to sound business decisions and responsible financial management.

This role provides visibility into spending, forecasts upcoming costs,



and identifies budget variances. You will support budget tracking, expenditure documentation, and financial reporting to help ensure funding is managed and reported appropriately.

What Success Looks Like

Success in this role looks like:

- Accurate budgets and forecasts that reflect ongoing and one-time expenses.
- Regular tracking of actual spending against budgets, with variances identified early.
- Explicit visibility into costs across business units, programs, and funding periods.
- Accurate tracking of SafetyCoLabs expenditures against approved budgets.
- Complete financial documentation to support funding reports, verification, and audits.
- Accurate accounts payable, accounts receivable, and credit card reconciliations.
- Timely invoice processing, collections follow-up, and vendor payments.
- Correct allocation of expenses across business units and funding periods.
- Reliable financial reporting that supports informed decision-making.
- Improved financial processes, controls, and reporting accuracy.

Requirements

What You'll Do

Budgeting & Financial Analysis

- Support the development and maintenance of annual budgets and financial forecasts.
- Track actual spending against budgets weekly and monthly. Identify variances, trends, and potential risks.




- Monitor ongoing and one-time expenses to ensure all anticipated costs are included in the appropriate budget.
- Identify upcoming financial commitments and costs that may need to transition between business units or budgets.
- Track expenses associated with funded initiatives, program activities, and funding periods.
- Monitor SafetyCoLabs expenditures against approved budgets and funding allocations.
- Forecast upcoming program costs and identify potential underspending, overspending, or budget pressures.
- Analyze the impact of expenses on business operations, cash flow, and financial performance.
- Prepare cost analyses and financial reports to support planning and decision-making.
- Provide budget updates and financial insights to Finance and operational leaders.

Accounting Operations

- Support accounts payable and accounts receivable, including invoice processing, payment tracking, and outstanding balance follow-up.
- Review, code, and process vendor invoices and employee expense reports in line with company policies.
- Verify approvals, general ledger coding, and supporting documentation.
- Coordinate weekly payment runs and support cash flow management.
- Reconcile corporate credit card transactions and statements. Investigate discrepancies and verify documentation.
- Monitor vendor accounts and resolve payment inquiries, outstanding invoices, and disputes.
- Maintain accurate accounting records and support month-end and year-end close processes.
- Ensure transactions are recorded accurately and follow internal policies and applicable accounting standards.
- Apply the correct GST/HST treatment when processing invoices and expenses.
- Maintain supportin

📌 Financial Analyst (Toronto)
🏢 SafetyCo
📍 Toronto