Financial Analyst

ATS Corporation; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 64,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus

RRSP match 5%

Stock purchase plan

3 weeks vacation

Health and dental benefits + health-sp

Half-Day Fridays

Career growth with global mobility

Job summary

ATS Life Sciences Systems in Canada seeks a Financial Analyst to support Life Sciences Service and Projects across Canada, the UK, and globally. The role emphasizes weekly forecasting, revenue tracking, and month-end reporting with close collaboration to leadership.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of analytical accounting experience, JD Edwards expertise, and strong Excel/VBA skills. Starting vacation is 3 weeks; benefits include health/dental, RRSP match, and stock purchase options.

Qualifications

• The candidate has a university degree or college diploma in business and/or accounting.
• 3–5 years of analytical accounting experience, preferably in a job shop manufacturing or construction environment using percentage of completion.
• Advanced knowledge of JD Edwards ERP and Excel/VBA is required.
• Excellent communication, strong deadlines, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly financial reports (bookings, revenue, gross margin).
• Assist in timely Month-End Reporting (MBR).
• Maintain reporting files and update actuals and forecasts.
• Perform basic reconciliations to ensure data accuracy.
• Support weekly/monthly forecasting and project revenue tracking.

Skills

Analytical skills

Education

Business/Accounting degree

Tools

JD Edwards

Excel/VBA

Job description

The world isn’t standing still, and neither is ATS Life Sciences - We don’t follow the trends. We set them!

Are you interested in being part of a team that makes a difference? Join our growing ATS Life Sciences Systems team a division of ATS Corporation, a publicly traded global enterprise with a proud history, we are helping advance the future with our factory-wide automation solutions. Within Life Sciences Systems, what we do matters – we custom design, build and service critical automated solutions for medical device and pharmaceutical companies. We are dedicated to assisting our customers in improving the quality of life for people around the world. When there is no room for error, and product failure is not an option, leading life sciences companies trust us to resolve their production challenges.

What's In It For You

Benefits

• Compensation: $64,000 to $88,000 CAD per annum
• Annual Performance-Based Incentive Bonus
• 5% RRSP match
• Stock purchase plan
• Starting 3 weeks of vacation
• Benefits package (health and dental) + $600 health spending account
• Half-Day Fridays
• Continuous learning and career growth with global mobility opportunities.
• A chance to contribute to something bigger - advancing the future of healthcare through automation.

Job Description

ROLE SUMMARY: The Financial Analyst supports the Life Sciences Service business by providing financial and operational support to Service Leadership and Project Management teams. The role focuses on weekly forecasting, revenue tracking, month-end reporting, and maintaining accurate and timely financial information across Canada, the UK, and global teams. This position partners with leadership and key stakeholders to support consistent financial reporting, visibility into business performance, and effective operational execution.

Application Deadline: November 11, 2026

Responsibilities Include

Financial Reporting & Month-End Support

• Support preparation of monthly financial reports (bookings, revenue, gross margin).
• Assist in timely delivery of Month-End Reporting (MBR).
• Maintain reporting files and update actuals and forecasts.
• Perform basic reconciliations to ensure data accuracy.

Forecasting & Revenue Management Support

• Support weekly and monthly forecasting processes.
• Track revenue performance and identify key variances.
• Maintain forecast files aligned with project updates.
• Support revenue recognition based on project milestones.

Business & Project Support (Canada, UK & Global)

• Provide financial support to teams across Canada, UK, and globally.
• Partner with Project Managers to monitor project revenue, costs, and margins.
• Support project financial updates for reporting cycles.
• Assist business stakeholders with financial information and analysis.

Reporting Coordination & Data Management

• Consolidate and validate financial data from multiple sources.
• Maintain consistency across reporting tools and templates.
• Prepare recurring financial reports and support ad hoc analysis.

Process Support & Continuous Improvement

• Support improvements in reporting and forecasting processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and consistency.
• Assist with standardizing financial reporting practices and templates.

Education

A university degree or college diploma in business and/or accounting or equivalent business experience is required.

Experience

A minimum of 3-5 years of analytical accounting experience is preferred; preferably in a job shop manufacturing or construction environment using the percentage of completion method of accounting. Individual must have the ability to communicate efficiently and effectively with people at all levels of the organization both verbally and in written form. Advanced knowledge of an ERP system (preferably JD Edwards) and advanced knowledge of Excel/VBA is required. In addition, the ability to work with minimal supervision and guidance in a team-oriented work environment is mandatory. Strong analytical, financial reporting and accounting skills as well as continuous improvement orientation are keys. Finally, the person must be hands-on, detail oriented and able to consistently meet deadlines, able to work in a fast-paced environment, and have a willingness to get their hands dirty and to resolve complex issues.

Health, Safety, and Environmental

• All employees have the responsibility to work in a safe manner and report any health, safety or environmental concern to their manager or supervisor in a timely manner.
• Work in compliance with divisional health, safety and environmental procedures
• Refrain from removing or altering safety devices or guarding unless hazardous energies are controlled through lockout-tagout methods
• Report any unsafe conditions or unsafe acts
• Report defect in any equipment or protective device
• Ensure that the required protective equipment is used for the assigned tasks
• Attend all required health, safety and environmental training
• Report any accidents/incidents to supervisor
• Assist in investigating accidents/incidents
• Refrain from engaging in any prank, contest, feat of strength, unnecessary running or rough and boisterous conduct

Why you should join our ATS Life Sciences Systems team

We value our PEOPLE

The foundation of a great company is having the best team which is why we continuously work to develop, engage, empower and energize our people. The best people want to work with the best team - the best teams are diverse and inclusive teams.

What we do MATTERS

our Life Sciences projects contribute to improving the lives of people around the world! ATS has made a commitment to be carbon neutral by 2030!

INNOVATION and PROBLEM SOLVING is at our core

Our pursuit of continuous improvement in everything we do. Our focus is on building diverse teams, stimulating innovation by challenging conventional thinking, encouraging fresh ideas and promoting creative problem-solving

We prioritize internal GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT

ATS offers endless opportunities for professional growth and development – with a tuition reimbursement program, individual development programs and a commitment to promoting from within - there is space for you to grow your career at ATS!

We offer COMPETITIVE Total Rewards

Competitive starting salaries, overtime pay eligibility, paid vacation, Employee Incentive Bonus program, comprehensive health and dental benefits including Lifestyle Spending Account, 5% RRSP matching program and optional Employee Share Purchase Program

The Compensation offered will be based on the local job market and may vary depending on factors such as the job-related knowledge, skills, experience of the selected candidate, as well as other objective business considerations. Subject to these considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, such as an annual cash incentive in addition to a full range of medical, retirement, and/or other benefits. Details of these benefit plans will be provided when the selected job candidate receives an offer of employment.

A place to BELONG

We celebrate our uniqueness and ensure that all employees have equal opportunities for growth and development. We believe that unique experiences are essential for our success and innovation.

This role represents an existing vacancy within the organization.

ATS is in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA), 2005 and will, upon request, assist those who may require specific accommodations due to a personal disability. We would ask that those who require assistance to notify our offices as soon as possible if accommodation is necessary.

The ATS applicant tracking system may utilize AI software with predefined, rule-based filters to organize and manage application materials. Rule-based filters operate solely on fixed criteria and do not perform autonomous evaluation or generate independent recommendations. All hiring decisions continue to involve human review and judgment.