Provides non‑hazardous solid & liquid waste management, soil remediation and recycling services across North America.
Finance partner for post-collection operations, leading reporting, budgeting and analysis.
6 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Vaughan, Ontario, Canada
Hybrid
Company Size
20,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Solid waste management
Recycling
Liquid waste management
Hazardous liquid waste disposal
Infrastructure services
Site excavation
Demolition
Shoring
Sector Specialisms
Municipal
Homeowners Associations (HOAs)
Industrial
Commercial
Residential
Government
Solid Waste Management
Liquid Waste Management
Role
Description
financial modeling
budget modeling
monthly reporting
capital forecast
kpi reporting
cash flow
Identify emerging risks and opportunities and present clear, actionable insights to senior leadership.
Provide support during the annual budget cycle, partnering with Operations leaders to validate assumptions, model scenarios, and ensure alignment to corporate targets.
Produce monthly reporting packages, including actual results, forecast updates, executive commentary, and performance dashboards.
Review monthly capital expenditure reporting for post-collection and partner with Operations to develop accurate capital forecasts and budget inputs; provide consolidated insights and recommendations to the Capital Planning team to support enterprise-level planning.
Identify opportunities to enhance FP&A processes, reporting quality, and forecasting accuracy.
Partner with Operations and Capital Planning to consolidate all post-collection capital requests and ensure alignment with budgeted priorities.
Develop and maintain simple free cash flow analysis for the portfolio, highlighting drivers, risks, and opportunities.
Support key business decisions through modeling, sensitivity analysis, and ROI/NPV assessments.
Analyze price/volume trends, operational efficiency, cost structures, and commodity impacts—particularly related to MRF revenues, commodity pricing exposure, and market volatility.
Build strong relationships with post-collection support teams across various Areas to understand operational performance, cost drivers, volume trends, and strategic priorities.
Report on operational KPIs that help drive accountability, visibility, and productivity across post-collection functions. Additionally, help review and assess KPI integrity in current data system.
Serve as the finance partner to multiple post-collection VPs, providing monthly business reviews, variance explanations, and financial guidance.
Lead the monthly reporting process for post-collection operations, consolidating results across Landfills, MRFs, and Transfer Stations.
Requirements
excel
workday adaptive
cpa
fp&a
financial modeling
budgeting
Experience supporting operational functions, preferably in a multi-site, asset-intensive, or industrial environment.
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate financial insights into clear, actionable recommendations.
Strong financial modeling skills and ability to analyze complex operational and financial data.
CPA or CFA designation (or progress toward one) is considered a strong asset.
Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related field.
Expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
Proficiency in Excel and financial planning systems; experience with Workday Adaptive or similar tools is beneficial.
Understanding of capital expenditure analysis, free cash flow, and operational KPIs.
Critical thinker with a proactive, continuous-improvement mindset.
5–8 years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or operational finance roles.
Confident presenter with polished executive-level storytelling capabilities.
Strong business partnership skills with the ability to influence and guide senior operational leaders.
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Company
Overview
Born in 2007
Year of founding through merger
The company was formed through the merger of several Canadian waste firms, marking its official inception.
4th Largest
Market ranking in North America
GFL has grown to become the fourth-largest diversified environmental services provider in Canada and the US.
Over 25 States
US operational footprint
GFL's services span over half of the United States, showcasing its extensive national reach.
Multi-Billion Dollars
Annual revenue figures
The company reports significant annual revenues, reflecting its financial strength and market presence.
Quickly transformed into a North American environmental powerhouse.
Headquartered in Vaughan, Ontario.
Manages solid waste hauling, landfills, transfer stations, material recovery, liquid waste collection, vacuum truck service, soil remediation, and bulky-item pickups.
Crafts integrated solutions, often replacing multiple vendors, with a signature bright green fleet.
Notable projects include large municipal waste-collection contracts in Toronto, Halifax, and Windsor, plus excavation work at Toronto’s Pan Am Aquatics Centre.
Expanded via strategic US acquisitions, such as Rizzo Environmental and Waste Industries, boosting its footprint and service scope.
Operates material-recovery facilities and regularly files SEC and TSX reports.
The Full Circle Project allows communities to vote on local charitable giving, blending service delivery with civic engagement.
Culture + Values
Grow For Life
Safe For Life
Sustainable For Life
Team Green
Environment + Sustainability
30% reduction
GHG Emission Target
Targeting a 30% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 from a 2021 baseline.
40% recovery
Recyclables Recovery Goal
Goal to increase recyclables recovery at MRFs by 40% by 2030.
85% RNG
CNG Fleet Goal
Aim for 85% of CNG fleet powered by RNG by 2030.
100% renewable
Renewable Energy Goal
Aim for 100% renewable energy in operations they control by 2030.
Vision: to be Green For Life through accessible, cost-effective, and sustainable environmental solutions
Published a Sustainability Action Plan in 2022 outlining climate strategy
Aligned reduction target with Global Methane Assessment, SBTi and IEA Net Zero pathway
Currently increasing landfill gas capture, expanding CNG/RNG fleet, and installing renewable electricity
Goal to double beneficial use of landfill biogas by 2030
Avoided/sequestered 12.1 Mt CO₂e in landfills in 2021 (up from 7.9 Mt in 2020)