Cost Controller

Trench; Toronto; Presencial; CAD 60.000 - 100.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Paid vacation

Group health benefits

Pension plan

Bonus

Employee programs

Descripción de la vacante

Trench Canada in Scarborough, ON is seeking a Cost Controller with 5+ years of FP&A, cost controlling, and financial planning. You will lead budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis for cost centers and functions, ensuring accurate reporting and insights that drive decisions.

The role partners with cross-functional teams, develops financial models, monitors variances, and supports audits. Proficiency in Excel, SAP, and BI tools is required, with a focus on continuous improvement and cost

Formación

• Proven FP&A, cost controlling, and financial planning experience.
• Experience supporting manufacturing or capital-intensive environments.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting skills.
• Experience developing business cases and financial evaluations.

Responsabilidades

• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities for assigned cost centers and business functions.
• Prepare and analyze monthly financial results with insights for management.
• Monitor actuals vs budget; investigate variances and recommend actions.
• Partner with department managers to support financial decision-making.
• Develop financial models and business cases for strategic projects.
• Coordinate workforce planning and headcount forecasting with HR.
• Monitor manufacturing, operating, and overhead costs with accurate cost allocation.
• Prepare executive-level financial reports highlighting KPIs, risks, opportunities, and trends.
• Ensure compliance with policies, controls, and reporting requirements.
• Support audits with analyses and documentation.
• Drive process improvement and automation for reporting efficiency.

Conocimientos

Financial analysis

Budgeting & forecasting

Cost Controlling

Variance analysis

Financial modeling

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Process improvement

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Diploma in Business Management

MBA in Project Management

Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration

Herramientas

SAP

Excel

Alteryx

Tableau

Descripción del empleo

Cost Controller

Scarborough, ON | Full-Time | Senior (5 + years)

About us

In Trench Canada, we deliver state-of-the-art, safe, and reliable instrument transformers, coils, and bushings for seamless energy transmission. With a legacy of customized engineering and innovation, we enable society to harness the power of electricity with reliability and performance.
We are driven by a commitment to advancing the energy sector through innovative technology and sustainable practices. Our culture emphasizes continuous improvement, attention to detail, and adaptability, while fostering an inclusive and respectful environment where diverse perspectives are valued and everyone has the opportunity to contribute and succeed.

Our Values

• Trust
• Responsibility
• Excellence
• Navigating Change
• Candor
• Humility

Overview

The Cost Controller is responsiblefor providing financial planning, analysis, reporting, and business partneringsupport to ensure effective cost management and informed decision-making acrossthe organization.

Your Tasks:

• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities for assigned cost centers and business functions.
• Prepare and analyze monthly financial results, including P&L, balance sheet, headcount, and cost center performance, providing meaningful insights and recommendations to management.
• Monitor actual results against budget and forecast, investigate variances, identify key drivers, and recommend corrective actions.
• Partner with department managers and business leaders to support financial decision-making and improve cost performance.
• Develop financial models, scenario analyses, and business cases to support strategic projects, operational initiatives, and investment decisions.
• Coordinate workforce planning activities, including headcount forecasting, labor cost analysis, organizational changes, and annual budget requirements in collaboration with HR and management.
• Monitor and analyze manufacturing, operating, and overhead costs, ensuring accurate cost allocation and financial reporting.
• Prepare executive-level financial reports highlighting key performance indicators, financial risks, opportunities, and business trends.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies, internal controls, accounting standards, and reporting requirements.
• Participate in month-end and year-end financial review activities, including accrual analysis, financial reporting, and performance assessment.
• Support internal and external audits by providing financial analysis, documentation, and process explanations.
• Drive process improvement and automation initiatives to enhance reporting efficiency, data accuracy, and financial visibility.
• Utilize SAP, Excel, and reporting tools to analyze financial data and support management reporting requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams,including Operations, Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, HumanResources, and Corporate Finance.

Requirements:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
• Diploma in Business Management
• MBA in Project Management
• Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration

Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Cost Controlling, Financial Analysis, Budgeting, Forecasting, Project Finance, and Business Controlling.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, operational, project-based, or capital-intensive environments.
• Proven experience in budget preparation, forecasting, financial modeling, variance analysis, and management reporting.
• Experience developing business cases, investment analyses, and financial evaluations to support strategic decision-making.
• Experience collaborating with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to improve financial performance and drive business results.
• Experience with CAPEX & OPEX planning, costmanagement, and performance monitoring.

Technical Skills:

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modeling.
• Experience with SAP and other financial system.
• Knowledge of business intelligence and reporting tools such as Alteryx, Tableau, or similar platforms.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls.

Core Competencies:

• Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
• Cost Controlling
• Budgeting & Forecasting
• Variance Analysis
• Financial Modeling
• Business Case Development
• CAPEX & OPEX Management
• Management Reporting
• Strategic Decision Support
• Process Improvement & Automation
• Stakeholder Management
• Cross-Functional Collaboration

We offer:

In accordance with the Pay Transparency Act, we are committed to providing clear and accessible information about compensation for this role. The expected compensation range for this position is $60,000 - $100,000 / Annually. Actual compensation within this range will be determined based on several job-related factors, including relevant education, depth and breadth of experience, professional certifications or license, specialized skills aligned with the role, and internal equity considerations. This role offers a comprehensive total rewards package, including paid vacation, group health benefits, pension plan, bonus, and additional employee programs.

• The opportunity to gain practical experience in the field of optical current measurement technology and sustainable energy transmission in an innovative company.
• You will work in a motivated team on forward-looking projects and gain insights into the latest technologies.
• Support from experienced professionals in handling the latest measurement technology.

Our Commitment to Inclusion and Accessibility Trench is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and provide accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require accommodation or support at any stage of the application or interview process, please contact us and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Use of Artificial Intelligence in Recruitment Trench uses artificial intelligence and automated tools as part of its recruitment and screening processes to support efficient and fair candidate evaluation.