Finance Analyst

Position: Finance Analyst )
The Opportunity  Finance Analyst is a vital link between Cost/Financial Accounting and Manufacturing Operations. As part of the Finance Team, this position is keeper of accurate labour, yield, and usage information regarding material volumes, material costs and movements. This information is used by various teams to manage cost of product, inventory, and earned labour. This analyst also assists with financial reporting activities (e.g. budgeting, balance sheet recs, journal entries, etc.).
Snapshots of a Day in the Life   Provide timely and accurate daily and weekly cost reporting to the plant management team.
Provide accurate weekly/monthly forecasts for overall plant results in a timely manner.
Work with manufacturing, engineering, and finance to put in place more efficient and accurate processes.
Participate in inventory management through posting of cycle counts, inventory dispositions, and following up on issues.
Assist with financial reporting activities (e.g. journal entries, balance sheet recs, etc.).
Assist managers in managing their budgets, and participate in period end duties where required.
Be active in Six Sigma projects and identify, recommend, and support cost improvement opportunities.
Play an integral role in the development of new product costing (from development to launch) and ensure current product costs accurately reflect the manufacturing process.
Ensure accounting procedures adhere to GAAP and approved corporate policies.
Ensure critical inventory and purchasing procedures are in control, and responsible for Quarterly Self-Test submissions.
Support Production Management and Material Control with regular inventory cycle count review and perform re-counts and random verification checks when required.
Perform periodic analysis of overhead spending and provide management with the information required to make future spending decisions.
Provide coverage for other finance team members as required.
Qualifications   Post-Secondary Education in a finance/business related program required.
2+ years of progressive manufacturing costing experience in an ERP environment (SAP preferred).
Actively working towards a professional accounting designation program (CGA, CA, CMA).
Ability to work independently.
Solid 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.
Benefits   Competitive Health and Wellness benefits offering flexibility to meet individual or family needs, including mental health programs.
Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching.
Learning and development opportunities, workshops, speaker series, and resources to develop skills and progress career.
Comprehensive tuition reimbursement program for eligible degrees, diplomas, professional certifications, or trades programs.
Up to two paid days annually to volunteer at a cause of choice.

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