Finance Business Partner

Aspire Software

. Prepare and coordinate Monthly Business Reviews across multiple portfolio companies, consolidating financial results and commentary for leadership.

Posted 9/25/2026full-timeMontreal • CanadaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial analysis, budgeting, and accounting practices, with a strong focus on revenue recognition principles and IFRS compliance. Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders and streamline financial processes in a fast-paced, multi-entity environment.

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CPA DesignationFinancial AnalysisRevenue Recognition PrinciplesExternal Audit CoordinationERP/Accounting Systems (NetSuite)

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Hard Skills

Financial ReportingBudgetingForecastingAccounting AnalysisJournal Entry ReviewVariance AnalysisCash Flow MonitoringData Collection ProcessesM&A SupportBookkeeping Oversight

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsAttention to DetailClear CommunicationProactive MindsetProcess Improvement

Tools & Technologies

ExcelNetSuiteERP Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

CPA Designation

Industry Keywords

Multi-Entity EnvironmentPortfolio CompaniesRevenue TrendsFinancial IntegrationLiquidity Planning

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare and coordinate Monthly Business Reviews across multiple portfolio companies, consolidating financial results and commentary for leadership.
Track and analyze revenue trends, including new customer revenue and churn, across portfolio businesses.
Support annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes, reviewing submissions, challenging assumptions, and consolidating results for group leadership.
Monitor actual performance against budget and forecast, analyze key variances, and identify risks, opportunities, and corrective actions with business unit finance teams.
Oversee a small team responsible for bookkeeping and accounting activities across portfolio companies, reviewing work products for accuracy and completeness.
Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
Perform accounting analysis for complex transactions and non-routine matters, providing guidance on accounting treatment and financial reporting implications.
Support external audit requests and liaise with external auditors.
Support pre- and post-acquisition functions, including financial integration and purchase accounting.
Support treasury management, including cash flow monitoring, liquidity planning, intercompany funding, and cash repatriation initiatives.
Assist with group treasury processes, including cash forecasting, banking administration, payment controls, and financial institution relationships.
Monitor cash positions and forecasted cash requirements, identifying funding needs, excess cash opportunities, and liquidity risks.
Act as finance point of contact for portfolio company controllers and finance staff, resolving discrepancies and ensuring reporting deadlines are met.
Maintain and streamline portfolio-wide data collection templates and processes.

Requirements

What you’ll need

3–5 years of experience in an accounting or finance role, ideally including exposure to multi-entity, M&A, or portfolio company environments.
CPA designation strongly preferred (in progress or completed).
Solid working knowledge of revenue recognition principles and general IFRS.
Experience supporting or coordinating external audits.
Proficiency in Excel; experience with ERP/accounting systems (e.g., NetSuite) is an asset.
Strong analytical skills with attention to detail - comfortable reconciling messy, legacy data (bank statements, AR ledgers, cash application) to find root causes.
Clear, professional written and verbal communication - able to liaise confidently with business unit leaders, auditors, legal counsel, and group finance.
Ability to manage multiple portfolio companies/stakeholders simultaneously and keep reporting cycles and deadlines on track.
Process-oriented mindset; able to spot inefficiencies and improve recurring workflows.
Proactive and ownership-driven - chases down answers rather than waiting to be asked twice.
Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, acquisitive environment with many moving parts, ambiguity, and shifting priorities.
Trustworthy with confidential and sensitive information.
Curious and detail-oriented, with the judgment to know when to escalate versus resolve independently.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary and benefits package.
Opportunities for professional growth and development.
Collaborative and supportive work environment.