Analyst, Consulting - Performance Improvement

About the role

Join MNP’s Consulting team focused on Performance Improvement and Operational Excellence as an Analyst in Mississauga, Ontario. This role is suited to someone who enjoys solving complex business problems, working through ambiguity, and turning analysis into practical action. You’ll help organizations improve enterprise value by strengthening operations, productivity, and profitability.

The position offers exposure to a broad range of business challenges and gives you the chance to build your confidence in presenting ideas to both executive leaders and frontline teams. MNP is a Canadian professional services firm that supports clients with business strategy, tax, accounting, and advisory services.

What you’ll do

• Collect and examine complex information to identify organizational issues and improvement opportunities across areas such as operations, supply chain, finance, accounting, and human resources.
• Design practical solutions that help clients improve performance, efficiency, productivity, and profitability.
• Recommend process improvements and support implementation using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.
• Help put solutions into action and act as a strong change agent when working with different stakeholder groups.
• Build productive relationships with clients at both peer and management levels.
• Help create and roll out key performance indicators.
• Support consulting engagements such as strategic planning, business planning, feasibility studies, process improvement, performance improvement, organizational effectiveness, and analytical assignments, sometimes independently and sometimes as part of a team.
• Develop planning, execution, and reporting tools that support effective project delivery.
• Coordinate project logistics with clients and other stakeholders in line with project plans.
• Analyze qualitative, quantitative, and financial data, then present findings in a clear and concise way.
• Work with clients to build a management operating system that supports operational excellence.
• Assist with preparing, formatting, and proofreading professional reports, proposals, and correspondence.
• Deliver responsive, accurate, and professional client service.
• Contribute to continuous improvement in project methods and technical knowledge.
• Support MNP Consulting’s visibility through presentations, articles, workshops, and community involvement.
• Remain flexible to travel when needed.

What we’re looking for

We welcome applicants who may not meet every requirement, as long as they bring a strong learning mindset, a proactive attitude, and the ability to grow into the role. The team is especially interested in candidates who are motivated to build a career in business, learn quickly, communicate clearly in writing, and work well with numbers.

• An undergraduate degree in business, economics, or another related discipline.
• Experience or involvement in competitive sports, music, or the arts is considered an advantage.
• Lean Six Sigma certification is an added asset.
• Comfort with uncertain, non-routine, or ambiguous situations.
• Strong critical thinking and analytical ability.
• Ability to quickly assess a situation and identify improvement opportunities.
• A genuine interest in helping people and organizations reach their full potential.
• Motivation to create measurable operational and financial value for clients.
• Availability to work at client locations 50% to 75% of the time on projects within Ontario, including the ability to drive to locations not served by public transit.
• Willingness to travel up to 20% within Ontario or elsewhere in Canada.

Rewards and benefits

MNP offers a customized rewards package designed to support both career growth and work-life balance. Benefits include competitive base pay, vacation time, four paid personal days, a group pension plan with 4% matching, voluntary savings options, bonus programs, flexible benefits, mental health resources, access to perks and discounts, professional development support, MNP University, a flexible Dress For Your Day environment, and firm-sponsored social events.

Diversity and inclusion

MNP values diversity and encourages applicants with disabilities to apply. The firm believes that every team member brings unique strengths, and that an inclusive environment helps the business grow stronger.

Additional information

This is a current opportunity. The stated annual salary range for the role is $50,000 to $70,000.