Analyst, Regional Finance

BrandSafway; Bolton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Regional Finance Analyst to join their dynamic team. This role involves preparing and analyzing financial data, managing credit activities, and assisting in budget development. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and a solid background in finance, with the ability to solve complex problems and communicate effectively. Join a global leader in access solutions and be part of an innovative environment that values its employees and promotes professional growth. This opportunity is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in a collaborative setting.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Generous RRSP Plan

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years related experience in finance.
• Proficiency in English required; French is an asset.
• Ability to interpret various instructions and solve practical problems.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and analyzes branch financial data including income statements.
• Manages credit and collection activities and assists in budget preparation.
• Provides direction and leadership to administrative staff.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Leadership

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Spreadsheet Software (Excel)

SAP

Time Management

Education

Post Secondary Education in Finance or Business Administration

CPA, ACCA, or CA

Tools

Microsoft Word

Lotus Notes

Job description

At BrandSafway, we know our employees are our greatest asset, which is why we give them the tools, training, and resources to be successful. Come join our growing team. We are looking for an Analyst, Regional Finance.

BrandSafway offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance as well as a generous group RRSP plan.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepares, reviews and analyzes branch financial data including Operating Income Statements (OIS), Accounts Receivable, Days Still Outstanding (DSO), and Equipment Utilization reports.
• Performs financial analysis of the branch’s projects and proposes the necessary corrective and/or proactive actions
• Manages credit and collection activities including monitoring credit limits, coordinating collection activities, initiating write-off requests, managing liens, litigation and holdbacks
• Assists Finance Manager in developing and monitoring the annual budget by preparing cost estimates, proposing modifications and corrections, recommending cost containment measures and responding to Corporate queries on variances
• Maintains accounting information on customer and vendor masters including leases, licenses, customer tax maintenance, verification, exemptions.
• Reviews and analyzes financial activities of job sites to ensure completeness and accuracy of information. This includes unbilled job sites, over returns, shortages, write-offs and close-out billing files.
• Manages administration and checks accuracy of inventory control
• Manages accruals and deferrals on a monthly basis
• Helping FM in preparation of Annual Budgets, Monthly review meeting material,
• Preparing Revenue analysis and asset to income reconciliation.
• Processing of the freight related invoices and check and built control over freight orders and processing.
• Provides direction and leadership to administrative staff. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Qualifications

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Professional Qualifications, CPA ACCA and CA will be considered an asset.
• Post secondary education preferably in Finance or Business Administration with a minimum of five years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A strong command of English is required, and proficiency in French would be a significant assetbut not compulsory
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Knowledge of spreadsheet software (Excel), Microsoft Word, SAP, Lotus Notes
• Proactive Leadership skills, managing and motivating staff
• Ability to work with changing/conflicting deadlines
• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
• Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
• Speaks and writes clearly and informatively; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Presents numerical data effectively.
• Includes staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement; provides regular performance feedback; Develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth.
• Understands business implications of decisions; Aligns work with strategic goals.
• Follows policies and procedures; Supports organization's goals and values.
• Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Makes timely decisions.
• Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Sets goals and objectives

About Us

BrandSafway is a leading global provider of access, specialized services, and forming and shoring solutions to the industrial, commercial and infrastructure markets. Through a network of ~340 strategic locations across 26 countries and ~40,000 employees, BrandSafway delivers a full range of industrial service solutions. BrandSafway supports maintenance and refurbishment projects as well as new construction and expansion plans with unmatched service from expert local labor and management. Today’s BrandSafway is At Work For You — leveraging innovation and economies of scale to increase safety and productivity, while remaining nimble and responsive.

BrandSafway is a global company headquartered in the United States, with various departments worldwide. As a result, English is essential for everyday operations.

BrandSafway, including its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, special disabled or veteran status.

Notice to all potential job candidates:
Please be advised that BrandSafway will never require or ask for any fee from you in exchange for being considered, hired, promoted, transferred or having ongoing employment with us. It is a violation of our Code of Conduct if any employee requests any money or fee from you in exchange for tentatively special treatment or consideration. If anyone, regardless of whether an existing employee, or anyone else, requests payment of any fee in exchange for being hired into our company, you may confidentially contact our HR Compliance department at [e-mail] and provide the name of the individual and any other documentation or proof of such an act.

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