Senior Finance Analyst

Location : Port Perry
Job Type : Full Time
July 19, 2021

Our client a well-established Canadian Corporation seeks a Sr. Finance Analyst 

The Role 

This position provides financial leadership, support, and analysis to the plant management team, and has responsibility for the accuracy of all plant financial reporting, and oversight execution of standard control processes.  This position contributes to the identification of areas for process improvement, and assists in the implementation, as well as assists in the completion and review of business case analysis for capital spending.

Responsibilities 

  • Interpreting financial results, and providing analysis to plant management and operations leadership
  • Identifying, recommending, and supporting cost improvement opportunities in line with the plant’s culture of continuous improvement
  • Support an effective control environment at the facility
  • Development of new product costing (from development to launch), and ensure product costs accurately reflect the manufacturing process
  • Providing financial analysis for business cases to support capital projects
  • Managing the budgeting process for the direct product cost and overheads
  • On-site responsibility to ensure accounting procedures adhere to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and approved corporate policies.
  • Provide guidance and coaching to non-finance managers regarding issues of financial control and compliance
  • Provide ad-hoc analysis to support projects and business decisions as required
  • Provide cross-facility support during absences and vacations

Requirements 

  • Post Secondary Education in a finance/business-related program required
  • 5+ years of progressive finance experience in an ERP environment (SAP preferred)
  • Completion of professional accounting designation program (CGA, CA, CMA) preferred
  • Ability to work independently
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Ability to coach and mentor others
  • Excellent planning and organizational skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
  • Ability to work and drive improvements within a team environment
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to present financial information to non-financial functions.
  • Advanced knowledge of MS Office and experience with SAP

Referral Program

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