Financial Analyst

ATS Automation; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automation solutions provider in Canada seeks an experienced professional for Financial Reporting and Accounting. This role involves ensuring compliance with IFRS, leading financial reporting, and partnering with business units for performance improvement. Ideal candidates have a degree in business/accounting and at least three years of financial analysis experience. Competitive total rewards and opportunities for growth are offered in a diverse and inclusive team.

Benefits

Paid vacation

Employee Incentive Bonus program

Comprehensive health benefits

Qualifications

• 3 years progressive experience in financial analysis and accounting.
• Proven track record of business partnering with non-finance leaders.
• Detail-oriented and results-driven, capable of meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Ensure financial reporting accuracy in accordance with IFRS.
• Lead preparation of monthly and quarterly reporting packages.
• Drive divisional forecasting and budgeting cycles.

Skills

Financial analysis

Accounting

Advanced Excel

Effective Communication

Analytical skills

Education

University degree or college diploma in business/accounting

CA/CMA/CGA or MBA

Tools

ERP systems expertise (JD Edwards)

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.

Job Description

Financial Reporting and Accounting

• Ensure financial reporting accuracy in accordance with IFRS and internal company policies
• Lead the preparation of monthly and quarterly reporting packages, with clear variance explanations and actionable insights.
• Drive divisional forecasting and budgeting cycles, providing forward-looking analysis to identify risks, opportunities, and recommendations for improvement
• Maintain data integrity within the ERP system and contribute to enhancements of reporting tools
• Support quarterly and year-end audits with accurate working papers and reconciliations.

Internal Control, Policies and Procedures

• Maintain the accounting records in a timely, accurate and complete manner.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, IFRS standards, and internal controls
• Recommend and implement continuous improvement initiatives to streamline processes, strengthen controls, and improve reporting quality.
• Ensure the safeguarding of company assets.

Business Partnering & Operational Support

• Act as the primary finance contact for designated business units, building trusted relationships with operational leaders
• Provide forward-looking analysis to identify risks, opportunities, and recommendations for improvement.
• Analyze various profit streams and identify key opportunities to drive performance
• Maintain the financial components of the ERP systems ensuring data integrity. Provide subject matter expert support to other teams outside of finance related to the financial components of the ERP

Other

• Lead initiatives to improve financial reporting tools, forecasting processes, and ERP utilization.
• Implement automation and process efficiency improvements
• Serve as a role model within the Finance team by demonstrating high standards in analysis, communication, and professionalism

Qualifications

Education

A university degree or college diploma in business and/or accounting or equivalent business experience is required. CA/CMA/CGA and/or MBA with prior financial analysis and reporting experience is required.

Experience

• 3 years progressive experience in financial analysis, accounting, or business finance.
• Proven track record of business partnering and delivering insights to non-finance leaders
• Advanced Excel and strong ERP system expertise (JD Edwards or similar)
• Effective Communication both verbally and in writing.
• Hands-on, detail-oriented, and results-driven, with proven ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical, financial reporting and accounting skills.

Health, Safety and Environment

• 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
• Re from engaging in any prank, contest, feat of strength, unnecessary running or rough and boisterous conduct

If you're excited about this role, but do not meet the qualifications listed above, you are still encouraged to apply.

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.

A place to BELONG - We celebrate our differences and ensure that all employees have equal opportunities for growth and development. We believe that diversity of thought, background, and experiences is essential for our success and innovation.

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.