Senior Commercial Financial Analyst

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Novocol Pharma is a division of Septodont focused on contract development and manufacturing of sterile injectable cartridges and combination products. The company operates a sterile injectable manufacturing facility in Cambridge, Ontario, Canada.

Company Details

Septodont is a leading manufacturer of dental pharmaceuticals and medical devices. The French‑based company employs over 2,000 people globally and operates six manufacturing plants in France, India, North and South America, with an international distribution network serving more than 150 countries.

Job Summary

The Senior Commercial Financial Analyst reports to the Commercial Finance Manager for North America (or designate) and is a key contributor to the revenue forecasting, budgeting, and P&L planning for the North America region, covering Pharma and Dental markets. The role involves designing and implementing budgeting processes, aligning financial information with accounting, and fostering a performance culture focused on profitability and cash generation.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for financial reports and analysis for Pharma and Dental operations, including trend analysis, financial statements, department reporting, and forecasting.
• Ensure appropriate revenue recognition methodology on a monthly basis in accordance with IFRS.
• Oversee financial oversight of customer contracts, credit analysis, and credit insurance within the Pharma business.
• Collaborate with functional departments to develop and monitor performance metrics aligned with company objectives.
• Partner with the Accounting Group on financial transactions, capital spending, and compliance with IFRS and regulatory requirements.
• Reconcile and analyze financial information, post journal entries, and assist in preparation of monthly financial statements and reporting.
• Validate financial statements in BI and CPM for the region.
• Prepare and analyze reports from large volumes of financial data for cost analysis, profit determination, and business development.
• Lead or assist in financial and economic analysis projects, including statistical modeling, IFRS compliance, and multi‑year budgeting and quarterly forecasting.
• Provide financial insight to executives, directors, and department managers to support decision‑making.
• Act as a Financial Business Partner, delivering coaching, technical advice, and continuous improvement recommendations.

Qualifications

• University degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or related field.
• Recognized accounting designation preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of significant accounting/finance experience with senior management involvement.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to meet project timelines.
• Proven analytical skills with ability to troubleshoot and recommend solutions.
• High priority on accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with financial deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to coordinate with staff, management, external resources, and auditors.
• Advanced MS Office, especially Excel, and experience with ERP systems (SAP or Microsoft AX). Proficiency in A/R, A/P, inventory, and product costing processes.
• Experience with project reporting and percentage‑of‑completion accounting is an asset.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Background in pharmaceutical or food manufacturing environment is an asset.

What We Offer

• Excellent compensation and benefits package.
• Bonus and reward programs.
• Discounted gym memberships.
• Work‑life balance programs.
• Employee recognition program.
• Professional and personal development programs.
• Social events and spirit days.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, and will only correspond with candidates selected for an interview.

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, we are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier‑free recruitment and selection process.

Recruitment Fraud – please be aware of recruitment fraud. Novocol Pharmaceutical of Canada Inc. will never ask for banking information, money, or any personal information up front. We will only respond to official applications submitted through our careers site and only use official corporate e‑mail addresses (septodont.com or novocolpharma.com) to communicate with applicants. If you are contacted without submitting an application, delete the message and advise your e‑mail provider.

Internal Job Posting Grade 11. The due date for internal applicants to apply for this role is December 3, 2025.

Contract type: Permanent.