Lead Financial Analyst / Analyste financier principal

The activity of GreenFirst Forest Products is rooted in the forest! For us, well-managed forests really make sense for our business, our communities, and the environment. We have a deep connection to Canada’s forest lands and sustainability. If this commitment to the environment and Canada’s forests resonates with you, come join our team.

Position : Lead Financial Analyst

Location : North Bay, Kapuskasing, or Hearst, ON

GreenFirst is seeking a Lead Financial Analyst to provide accurate and timely financial forecasts, budget process management, and financial analyses for our Sawmill operations to assist with maintaining quality standards and controlling costs This position reports to the Director of Financial Planning & Analysis / Controller.

Commitment :

• Live up to GreenFirst’s values, principles, and guidelines.
• Bring an open and cooperative attitude to your job, contributing to our positive work environment.
• Comply with all health, safety, and environmental standards, as well as applicable regulations and laws.

Responsibilities :

• Promote and provide a safe workplace, seek improvements, support Health & Safety Program.
• Ensure compliance with company and legislated accounting policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Prepare and review all required financial analyses and sign off on site financial statements.
• Manage accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year-end closes, accounts payables and receivables for all sawmill accounting functions.
• Assist with annual internal and external audits and quarterly reviews by providing supporting documentation and explanations.
• Lead the budget planning process and deliver periodic forecasts for operations.
• Supervise the Accounting position(s).
• Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) within the finance team.
• Review and approve monthly journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Coordinate cost-reduction and margin-improvement programs in collaboration with Sawmill General Managers.
• Participate in capital project and repair project approval processes.
• Ensure monthly working papers are updated and reconciled to the general ledger.
• Maintain compliance with all applicable legislation, regulations, company policies, and guidelines
• Other related duties as assigned.

Requirements :

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or business administration
• Accounting Certification : CMA, CPA, or CA
• 3+ years of experience in financial analysis, budgeting or related field and preferably within the forestry or manufacturing sector.
• Proven experience leading and supervising financial team members.
• Demonstrated experience using financial reporting and analysis tools.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP and advanced formulas)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Bilingual : English & French is considered an asset.