Finance - Costing Analyst (3-month Contract)

Polytainers Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Polytainers Inc. is seeking a Costing Analyst for a 3-month contract at its Toronto facility. The role involves improving costing analysis, maintaining inventory records, and assisting with budgeting. Ideal candidates will hold a degree in Accounting and possess 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in cost analysis in a manufacturing environment.
• Fluent in English with strong verbal and written communication skills.
• CPA is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Implement and improve costing analysis and internal controls.
• Maintain Inventory Master records and report variances.
• Assist with financial budget preparation.

Skills

Cost Analysis

Inventory Management

Financial Reporting

Communication Skills

Education

University degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

MRP Systems

Job description

Finance - Costing Analyst (3-month Contract)

197 Norseman St, Etobicoke, ON M8Z 2R5, Canada

Job Description

Posted Friday, May 30, 2025 at 4:00 AM

POSITION SUMMARY:

To implement / execute / improve costing analysis and internal controls for the Toronto facility. To maintain Inventory Master records, including bills of material, routings and work centers. To measure Toronto’s departmental performance against the plan, reporting variances and making recommendations to the Operations Leadership Team

POSITION RESPONSIBILITES:

Standard Costing

• Create Item Master and affiliated records for all new Molded and Printed inventory items
• Develop routings to allocate labour and overhead costs to inventory items
• Ensure purchased items are costed accurately
• Revalue actual inventory costs monthly based on resin pricing
• Maintain a record of PCNs for changes in tool master, routings and inventory items.
• Weekly reporting of Flash results and customer volumes, including labor and overhead spending with managers/supervisors (weekly and monthly)
• Participate in Month-end financial close in agreed-upon time frame for inventory/cost issues.
• Participate in year-end audit
• Analyze material variances and freight and pallet costs (monthly)

Budgeting

• Assist with financial budget preparation for Toronto facility

Internal Controls

• Administration of Bill of Material, Routings and Costed BOMs (daily)
• Administration of daily cycle count adjustments (daily)
• Assist and later lead annual physical inventory to include planning, execution and variance analysis for finished goods, raw materials and W.I.P.
• Lead, facilitate or participate in specific CI projects.
• Promote a continuous improvement culture.

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Educational Requirements: University degree – with a major in Accounting

Minimum Experience/Field: 3-5 years’ experience in cost analysis in a manufacturing environment.

• Computer mainframe and Microsoft Office software (Intermediate/advanced Excel)
• Experience in an MRP environment
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing an asset

Licenses/Permits Required: CPA is an asset

Communication Skills: Fluent in English with good verbal and written communication skills

Physical Requirements: N/A

CORE COMPETENCIES FOR THIS POSITION

• Customer Focus
• Results Orientation
• Impact & Influence
• Critical Information Seeking
• Business Acumen

Polytainers is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Polytainers is committed to diversity and inclusivity in employment and welcomes applications from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds. Polytainers is also committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

197 Norseman St, Etobicoke, ON M8Z 2R5, Canada