Financial Analyst

ATS Corporation; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading life sciences company in Canada is seeking an Intermediate Financial Analyst to improve processes and reduce waste within its growing division. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Finance or Accounting, CPA designation preferred, and 5+ years of accounting experience. Responsibilities include financial reporting, overseeing inventory finance, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. The role offers competitive salaries, health benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Health and dental benefits

Tuition reimbursement

RRSP matching

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years accounting experience preferred.
• Able to meet deadlines and conduct in-depth financial analysis.
• Hands-on, detail-oriented; critical thinker.

Responsibilities

• Month-end reporting and reconciliations.
• Drive timely customer payments to reduce working capital.
• Ensure adherence to IFRS and SOX regulations.
• Develop analytical Excel models for continuous improvement.

Skills

Effective communication

Advanced knowledge of ERP systems

Superior Excel skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Degree in Finance or Accounting

CPA designation or enrollment

Tools

JD Edwards

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Overview

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The world isn’t standing still, and ATS Life Sciences is evolving with automated solutions for medical device and pharmaceutical companies. ATS Life Sciences Systems, a division of ATS Corporation, designs, builds and services automated solutions to support our customers in improving quality of life worldwide. When there is no room for error, leading life sciences companies trust us to resolve production challenges.

Major duties

The Intermediate Financial Analyst will use their CPA experience to improve processes, reduce waste, streamline operations, and initiate cost savings in a large, growing division preparing to scale.

Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting and Accounting: Month-end reporting (project register, intercompany reconciliations, other requirements in OneStream).
• Oversee Building 3 inventory finance requirements: reconciliations, physical counts, and related financial analysis and provisions.
• Reduce working capital by driving timely customer payments.
• Sales tax research, filing, reporting, and audits.
• Cash forecasting and treasury activities, including capital spending and hedge management.
• Foreign exchange analysis; divisional annual tax package for Corporate Tax.
• Project work focused on continuous improvement; month-end reconciliations, accruals, and adjusting entries.
• Aim for 1-day month-end close target; maintain accuracy of Excel files (Trial Balance, P&L).
• Prepare monthly EDC reporting; assist with audits and key information for external audits.
• Drive and assist continuous improvement initiatives; develop analytical Excel models.
• Assist with forecasts and annual budgets; analyze variances (actuals, forecast, budget).
• Ensure adherence to IFRS and SOX; support Canada Statistics surveys.

Internal control, policies and procedures

• Maintain timely, accurate accounting records; ensure policy adherence and consistency within the division.
• Collaborate with Manager, Financial Reporting & Compliance to develop ATS best practices for financial management.
• Assess business risk and develop policies to minimize risk; safeguard company assets.

Qualifications

Education

• Degree in Finance or Accounting. CPA designation or enrollment in CPA program preferred.

Experience & requirements

• Effective communication at all levels, both verbal and written.
• Minimum 5+ years accounting experience preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of ERP systems (JD Edwards preferred) and Microsoft Outlook.
• Superior Excel skills (Pivot tables, lookups, complex formulas, modelling); willingness to learn VBA.
• Ability to extract relevant information for target audiences and present clearly.
• Hands-on, detail-oriented; able to meet deadlines and conduct in-depth financial analysis.
• Strong organizational, planning, time management and problem-solving skills; critical thinker.
• Motivated, dependable, customer-focused team player; thrives in a fast-paced, results-driven environment with an emphasis on streamlining.

Note : If you are excited about this role but do not meet all qualifications, you are encouraged to apply.

Why you should join our ATS Life Sciences Systems team

• We value our PEOPLE — we invest in developing, engaging, empowering and energizing our people. We believe in diverse and inclusive teams.
• What we do MATTERS — our Life Sciences projects contribute to improving lives; ATS aims to be carbon neutral by 2030.
• Innovation and problem solving — continuous improvement, creative problem-solving and challenging conventional thinking.
• Internal growth and development — opportunities for professional growth, tuition reimbursement, individual development programs and promoting from within.
• Total rewards — competitive salaries, overtime eligibility, paid vacation, incentive programs, health and dental benefits, Lifestyle Spending Account, RRSP matching, and optional Employee Share Purchase Program.
• Belonging — commitment to diversity and equal opportunities for growth and development.

ATS is in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA) and will assist those who require accommodations; please notify our offices if accommodation is necessary.

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