Financial Analyst, Junior

Financial Analyst

Position Summary:

Responsible for performing and presenting financial analysis, tracking the costs of current products and supporting special projects to ensure they remain on budget while maintaining acceptable gross margins. This role will also assist with monthly, quarterly and annual reporting requirements, along with other analysis and reporting as required.

Key Accountabilities

• Prepare and present various analysis for senior management to support strategic decision-making.
• Ensures that new product development projects are completed on time, on budget with acceptable gross margins.
• Passionately pursue cost reduction targets, on new and existing products.
• Analyze and compare the cost of new products to existing products and prepare sensitivity analysis.
• Work closely with Engineering, purchasing and new product development teams.
• Support the month-end close process with a focus on sales and inventory accounts.
• Assist in developing financial models for forecasting and analysis, focused on Sales and Profit Margin.
• Support the year-end external audit process.
• Perform other projects (automation, AI efficiency) and analysis as assigned.
• A university degree in Accounting, Business or a related discipline.
• Candidate should be enrolled, or be prepared to enroll, in the CPA program.

Minimum Requirements

• A university degree in Accounting, Business or a related discipline.

• Candidate should be enrolled, or be prepared to enroll, in the CPA program.

Desired Characteristics

• Minimum 2 to 4 years of experience.
• Must be highly analytical with sound business judgement, proven documentation skills and strong attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with strong oral and written communication skills.
• Capable of working both independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Confidentiality, discretion, integrity and good judgment are critical.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Knowledge of ERP systems, IFS, and OneStream would be an asset.
• Knowledge and experience with Canadian GAAP and IFRS would be an asset.

Why Skyjack

• Opportunities to grow your career.
• Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.
• Social committees and sports teams
• Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier.

About Us:

Skyjack supplies construction rental companies globally with quality engineered, simple, and reliable access and telehandler equipment. Initially started as a scissor lift manufacturer in 1985, and has grown to become a world leader in the general Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) industry.

As a dominant player in a consistently evolving industry, Skyjack employees thrive on absorbing new information and have a thirst for continuous improvement in their professional selves. In 2002 Skyjack became a part of the Linamar Corporation and has since been able to leverage strategic partnerships and use the guidance of their parent company to rapidly change the face of the access industry.

Every aspect of the company is deeply rooted in Skyjacks safety initiatives as this can be an extremely challenging industry. Skyjack prides itself on being simply reliable and easy to do business with. This mission extends to the relationships with customers, suppliers, and employees.

With access to state-of-the-art tools and resources, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact alongside a team of driven and passionate professionals. Join us and be part of a company where innovation, collaboration, and growth are at the heart of everything we do.

Linamar is committed to promoting accessible recruitment as outlined in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Linamar will attempt to accommodate persons with a disability in an appropriate and effective manner throughout all stages of the recruitment process. Accommodations will be provided upon request.

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