Finance Business Partner

Talentify; Montreal; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Cost Analyst to optimize profitability across various business lines. This pivotal role involves analyzing production costs, conducting margin analyses, and enhancing financial tools for effective decision-making. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cost accounting and financial analysis, with a CPA designation being a significant asset. Join a collaborative team where your insights will directly influence operational efficiency and contribute to the company's success. If you are detail-oriented and passionate about driving financial performance, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in cost analysis, management accounting, or corporate finance.
• Solid skills in financial analysis and cost modeling.

Responsibilities

• Analyze production costs to optimize profitability and identify excessive expenses.
• Conduct ongoing margin analyses and recommend corrective actions.

Skills

cost analysis

cost accounting

budgeting

profit and loss analysis

forecasting

Education

CPA designation

5+ years in cost analysis or management accounting

Tools

advanced Excel tools

ERP systems (Quantum, AP, Oracle)

Job description

Description

Analyze production costs across all business lines—parts and labor—to optimize profitability, achieve the company’s overall objectives, and identify unnecessary or excessive expenses that could impact profit margins.

Conduct ongoing and in-depth margin analyses by product, identify the causes of variances, recommend corrective actions, and follow up on their implementation.

Participate in the creation and implementation of standard times, monitor variances, and recommend corrective measures.

Validate pricing during responses to customer requests for proposals (RFPs).

Enhance analysis tools to make them increasingly effective.

Assist Production and Procurement teams in updating performance indicators.

Proactively propose new monitoring methods or improvements to existing processes.

Provide analyses of all cost types beyond production costs, including transportation costs, chemical costs, and departmental overheads.

Contribute to monthly reporting and budgeting activities.

Participate in the creation and updating of cost models and methods for evaluating standard costs.

Monitor variances between actual and forecasted costs and present detailed analytical reports.

Ensure rigorous tracking of financial KPIs related to costs.

Skills

cost analysis, cost accounting, budgeting, profit and loss analysis, forecasting, Month end, Reconciliation, Audit

Top Skills Details

cost analysis,cost accounting,budgeting,profit and loss analysis,forecasting

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Minimum of 5 years of experience in cost analysis, management accounting, or corporate finance.

CPA designation (strong asset).

Solid skills in financial analysis and cost modeling.

Proficiency in advanced Excel tools (macros, pivot tables, complex formulas).

Experience with ERP systems (Quantum, AP, Oracle, etc.) and other cost analysis systems.

Strong attention to detail, rigor, and highly developed analytical skills.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $130000.00/yr.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Saint-Laurent,QC.

À propos d'Aston Carter:

Aston Carter fournit des solutions de talent de classe mondiale à des milliers de clients à travers le monde. Spécialisés dans la comptabilité, la finance, les ressources humaines, l’acquisition de talents, la chaîne d’approvisionnement et certaines professions administratives, nous étendons les capacités des entreprises à la pointe de l'industrie. Nous nous appuyons sur notre profonde expertise en matière de recrutement et sur notre réseau expansif pour répondre aux besoins évolutifs de nos clients et de notre communauté de talents avec agilité et excellence. Avec des bureaux aux États-Unis, au Canada, en Asie-Pacifique et en Europe, Aston Carter est au service d’un grand nombre d’entreprises du Fortune 500. Nous sommes fiers d’avoir remporté le double diamant ClearlyRated Best of Staffing pour notre service aux clients et aux talents.

Aston Carter est un employeur souscrivant au principe de l’égalité des chances et accepte toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de l’âge, de la couleur, de la religion, des origines nationales, du statut d’ancien combattant, d’un handicap, de l’orientation sexuelle, de l’identité sexuelle, des renseignements génétiques ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi.

Si vous souhaitez faire une demande d’accommodement raisonnable, tel que la modification ou l’ajustement du processus de demande d’emploi ou d’entrevue à cause d’un handicap, veuillez envoyer un courriel à [e-mail] pour connaître d’autres options d’accommodement.

Numéro du permis d'agence de placement de personnel : AP-2000486 (Canada – Québec)
Numéro du permis d'agence de recrutement de travailleurs étrangers temporaires : AR-2000485 (Canada – Québec)

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

Personnel Placement Agency Permit Number: AP-2000486 (Canada – Quebec)
Temporary Foreign Worker Recruitment Agency Permit Number: AR-2000485 (Canada – Quebec)