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Job Title:  Financial Business Analyst

Location: 

Waterloo, ON, CA, N2V 2K1

Business Unit:  FARO Insights
Posting Date:  May 5, 2026
Job Description: 

 

This role bridges finance and technology by transforming financial data into actionable insights that improve operational efficiency, support planning, and drive strategic decision-making. This role combines financial analysis, data management, and process optimization to enhance business performance within the FARO INSIGHT business segment.  This is an in-office or hybrid role.  Some travel required.

 

Core Responsibilities:

Financial Analysis & Reporting

  • Develop and maintain financial models, dashboards, and reports to evaluate historical performance and support forward-looking analysis.
  • Deliver clear, data-driven insights to support business decisions.

Budgeting & Forecasting

  • Support the annual budgeting process and monthly/quarterly forecasting cycles.
  • Monitor performance against plans and highlight key variances.

Data Analysis & Systems

  • Perform variance analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
  • Investigate discrepancies and ensure data accuracy and integrity across systems.

Strategic Planning

  • Provide financial insights to senior leadership to inform investment decisions, pricing strategies, and business initiatives.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to align financial goals with operational execution.

Process Optimization

  • Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
  • Support the implementation and enhancement of financial systems and tools.

Risk Management

  • Identify financial and operational risks and recommend mitigation strategies.

 

Qualifications & Skills:

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.

Technical Skills

  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (financial modeling, automation).
  • Experience with SQL and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Hyperion Financial Management).
  • Familiarity with Business Intelligence and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
  • Exposure to AI-enabled tools (e.g., Copilot) is an asset.

Analytical Skills

  • Strong ability to analyze complex datasets and translate findings into actionable insights.

Communication Skills

  • Ability to effectively present financial information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Certifications

  • CPA/CFA or other relevant professional certifications are considered an asset.

 

Salary Range:  CDN $85,000 to $120,000.

 

This position is an existing vacancy.  AI technology may be used in the screening of candidates.

We encourage applications from all qualified candidates. Accommodations are available upon request.  Should you need an accomodation at any stage of the recruitment process please contact us at 519-746-7190 ext. 202.

 

For more information, please visit http://www.faro.com/

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5 billion.

AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We employ 22,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility.  AMETEK is a component of the S&P 500. Visit https://www.ametek.com/careers for more information.

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