Financial Analyst

Job Title:Financial Analyst

Department:Finance

Reporting to:Plant Controller

Location:Chatham

Employment Type: Full Time – Permanent

Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy

Greenfield is looking for a Financial Analyst to join our growing team.

The Financial Analyst is a key finance partner to the Plant Controller and Chatham team to support accurate reporting, sound decisions, and disciplined financial management. The successful candidate will independently lead assigned work, collaborate across the organization, develop practical solutions, and deliver high-quality results within month-end, forecast, budget, and project deadlines. This position will also play a significant role in strengthening monthly management reporting and supporting the annual budget and forecasting processes.

Greenfield Global is a leading producer and supplier of high-value, mission-critical raw materials, ingredients, and additives that are vital to businesses and integral to a lower-carbon economy. From start-ups to the largest brands in the world, customers trust Greenfield’s extensive portfolio of premium products, regulatory expertise, and industry-leading service to improve people’s lives and the health of the planet.

We innovate, collaborate, and work with purpose. By unlocking the potential of people, partnerships, and nature to accelerate sustainable solutions for the health of the planet, our work has a positive impact on the environment around the world. We’re always looking for people who can bring new talents and experience to our team.

• Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Professional accounting designation, active progress toward a designation, or equivalent depth of accounting experience is preferred.
• Three to five years of accounting and financial analysis experience, preferably in a manufacturing, processing, or operational environment.
• Strong knowledge of general accounting, month-end close, account reconciliations, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines without sacrificing quality or control.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including financial modelling, data analysis, and efficient manipulation of large data sets.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships across functions.

• Ownership mindset with a bias for action, follow-through, and accountability.
• Self-directed and resourceful, with the ability to assess a task, determine an appropriate approach, and see it to completion.
• Analytical curiosity and persistence in getting to the root cause of issues rather than only reporting the outcome.
• High attention to detail, sound professional judgment, and commitment to accurate, well-supported work.
• Ability to remain organized and responsive, manage changing priorities, and maintain accurate work during peak workload periods.
• Collaborative and approachable, with the ability to challenge constructively.
• Commitment to continuous improvement, adaptability, and the Company values of Honesty, Integrity, Respect, and Commitment.
• Commitment to safety, environmental practices, and quality standards.

• Manage assigned month-end close activities, including preparation of journal entries, accruals, inventory-related entries, stock in transit (SIT), and other plant accounting entries.
• Prepare and maintain accurate general ledger account reconciliations, investigate variances, resolve…