Financial Analyst

Role and Objectives :

The Financial Analyst, under the direction of the Controller, is responsible for providing analysis, financial / cost accounting and reporting while identifying areas for improvement.

Responsibilities :

• Monitoring and analyzing budget variances.
• Cost analysis and reporting
• Review, analyze and report on inventory valuation, raw materials, WIP, direct and indirect labor, overhead costs, and related variances.
• Ensure proper financial controls are in place to minimize risk.
• Responsible for any ad-hoc reports including the tracking of key trends on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis, and capital spending initiatives.
• Assist in the ongoing development, data accumulation and reporting of Key Performance Indicators required for decision making and achieving the Company’s Strategic Goals.
• Assist in preparation of month end reporting and quarterly reporting.
• Analyze various P&L line items to identify associated impact of short-term and long-term goals of the site and organization.
• Supporting the annual operating budget and capital budget and financial forecasting process
• Support year-end audit and reporting.
• Preparing, analyzing, and summarizing a wide variety of financial information.
• Assisting departments in administering their financial planning, budget and forecasting activities.
• Identify opportunities to enhance margins and improve working capital.
• Ensure compliance with relevant policies and procedures.

Requirements :

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance or Commerce
• Minimum 2 years of work experience in finance, ideally with a manufacturing background
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
• A professional accounting designation (e.g., CPA) is preferred.
• Strong financial data analysis skills
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and relevant accounting software
• Experience working within an ERP System considered an asset.
• Ability to provide financial advice and guidance to non-financial departments or teams.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a team environment.

Working Conditions

• Overtime as required.
• Occasional exposure to dust, noise, and fumes.
• Desk work, with interruptions and an expectation of ability to refocus quickly.
• Constant finger dexterity and ability to hear, and talk, and possess depth perception.

Compensation Package :

• Salary : 75,000.00 100,000.00. Dependent on experience
• Extended health benefits including health, dental, vision, travel, Health Spending Account and RRSP program.
• Team building and social events.
• Training, development, and mentorship opportunities
• Opportunity to advance in your career.
• Work-life balance
• A great culture where we truly value our employees.
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