CCA Financial Analyst, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) and Oshawa Operations

General Motors; Oshawa; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic finance professional for a hybrid role that combines financial oversight with strategic innovation. This high-impact position involves managing budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting while collaborating closely with leadership teams. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in driving cost efficiencies and improving internal processes, ensuring the financial health of operations. If you are passionate about finance and eager to make a significant impact in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Proven ability to analyze financial data and drive cost efficiencies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee month-end close, budgeting, and financial reporting for Oshawa Operations.
• Drive cost efficiency initiatives and analyze freight and inventory costs.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial Reporting

Forecasting

Cost Efficiency Analysis

Inventory Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting

Professional Certification (CPA, CMA)

Job description

Hybrid Role: This position is categorized as hybrid, requiring the successful candidate to report to the Oshawa Elevation Centre/Oshawa Assembly Building a minimum of three times per week.

This high-impact role involves oversight of Oshawa Operations' financial accounting, reporting, and performance, as well as supporting CCA Canada inventory management, freight costs, and accounting functions.

The successful candidate will be a vital member of the CCA Canada Finance FP&A team, interacting directly with Oshawa Operations leadership. Key responsibilities include budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, capital project budget management, and month-end close activities. The role also emphasizes driving structural cost leadership and fostering innovation within internal processes.

Key Responsibilities

1. Month-End Close, Budget, Forecast, Financial Reporting

• Prepare journal entries supporting the month-end close process.
• Reconcile accounts to support month-end close.
• Lead the annual budgeting and monthly forecasting for Oshawa Operations.
• Collaborate with Oshawa Operations teams to develop budgets, forecasts, and financial plans.
• Provide accurate and timely financial performance reports, highlighting variances versus budgets and forecasts.
• Assess KPIs indicating financial health of Oshawa Operations.
• Manage capital project budgets for Oshawa Operations.
• Offer insights on key drivers, outlooks, risks, and opportunities.
• Innovate and improve internal processes, including templates, reports, and procedures.
• Perform ad hoc financial analyses and reporting.

Structural Cost, Freight, & Inventory

• Drive cost efficiency initiatives within Oshawa Operations.
• Analyze monthly freight costs, investigate variances, and identify optimization opportunities.
• Analyze inventory accounts (raw materials, WIP, finished goods), investigate variances, and identify improvements.