Financial Analyst - Manufacturing Job Mississauga area,Ontario Canada,Finance & Banking

On behalf of our global manufacturing client, we are looking for a Financial Analyst. This will be based in Mississauga, ON and will be an on site position.

Job Responsibilities:

Monitoring and tracking of customer tooling workorder budgets.
Invoice completed tooling projects; follow up on collections, close out tooling inventory accounts.
Prepare audit schedules related to customer tooling where required & assist with inquiries.
Maintenance of standard manufacturing costs, review of Bill of Material accuracy, performs cost rolls.
Co-ordinate with purchasing/business development to ensure cost data is accurate.
Responsible for the inventory accounting cycle, reporting and variance analysis (includes MRO).
Responsible for the completion of monthly journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations of all inventory and tooling accounts and analysis as assigned.
Completion of various reports, internal and government.
Providing financial support to the business units; supporting the annual budgeting and forecasting processes
Participate in weekly APQP meetings.
Knowledge of and ensures compliance with Finance Policy Database, as well as Minimum Control Procedures.

Other Tasks:

Effective use of Escalation Process.
Compliance to IATF customer requirements
Attends all scheduled meetings and training.
Understands and follows established rules, procedures and policies relating to position.
Ensure a safe working environment by observing safe work practices and by following all safety policies and procedures.
Other duties that may be assigned.

Education and Experience:

University degree in accounting or related field
CMA/CPA designation (or near completion) is preferred.
Four years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
High proficiency Excel skills.
CMS experience is a plus.

Skills and Competencies:

Results and detailed oriented
Willingness to take ownership for tasks and responsibilities.
Organized, poised and relaxed, able to meet prescribed deadlines, sometimes under pressure.
Able to analyze data, recognize areas of concern, investigates and provides recommendations to Management.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Work effectively with cross-functional teams.
Detailed knowledge and understanding of GAAP