Financial Analyst

Skyjack Inc.; Guelph; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Drug benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Skyjack Inc. in Ontario seeks a Financial Analyst to perform and present financial analysis, supporting monthly, quarterly and annual reporting. Reporting to the Group Controller, you will help develop budgets, forecasts and financial models, and assist with audits.

The role demands strong analytical skills, advanced Excel, and the ability to work both independently and with a team. ERP knowledge (IFS) and familiarity with Canadian GAAP/IFRS are valuable.

Qualifications

• Post-Secondary Education in Business, Accounting or related field or equivalent experience.
• Must have a CPA designation or actively working towards it.

Responsibilities

• Prepare consolidated financial reporting and variance analysis for senior management to support strategic decision-making.
• Assist with the preparation and consolidation of annual budget, five-year business plan, and bi-monthly forecasts.
• Assist in developing financial models for forecasting and analysis.
• Support and monitor the year-end external audit process.
• Ensure compliance with legislative requirements.
• Continuously maintain knowledge of all organizational accounting practices through seminars, webinars and professional conferences as needed.
• Perform other projects/analysis as assigned.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Advanced Excel

Financial Analysis

Attention to Detail

Education

CPA designation or pursuing CPA

Tools

IFS ERP

Job description

Position Summary

Reporting to the Group Controller, this role is responsible for performing and presenting financial analysis. This role will also assist with monthly, quarterly and annual reporting requirements, along with other analysis and reporting as required.

Job Description

Financial Analyst

Position Summary

Reporting to the Group Controller, this role is responsible for performing and presenting financial analysis. This role will also assist with monthly, quarterly and annual reporting requirements, along with other analysis and reporting as required.

Performance Expectations

• Prepare consolidated financial reporting and variance analysis for senior management to support strategic decision-making.
• Assist with the preparation and consolidation of annual budget, five-year business plan, and bi-monthly forecasts.
• Assist in developing financial models for forecasting and analysis.
• Support and monitor the year-end external audit process.
• Ensure compliance with legislative requirements.
• Continuously maintain knowledge of all organizational accounting practices through seminars, webinars and professional conferences as needed.
• Perform other projects/analysis as assigned.

Credentials

• Post-Secondary Education in Business, Accounting or related field or equivalent experience.
• Must have a CPA designation or actively working towards it.

Desired Characteristics

• Minimum 2 to 4 years of experience.
• Must be highly analytical with sound business judgement, proven documentation skills and strong attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with strong oral and written communication skills.
• Capable of working both independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Confidentiality, discretion, integrity and good judgment are critical.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Knowledge of ERP system IFS would be an asset.
• Knowledge and experience with Canadian GAAP and IFRS would be an asset.

What Linamar/Skyjack Has To Offer

• Competitive Compensation
• Employee Benefits package includes but not limited to, Drug, Dental & Vision etc.
• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Sustainability Counsel
• Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.

About Skyjack

Skyjack supplies construction rental companies globally with quality engineered, simple, and reliable access and telehandler equipment. Initially started as a scissor lift manufacturer in 1985 and has grown to become a world leader in the general Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) industry.

As a dominant player in a consistently evolving industry, skyjack employees thrive on absorbing new information and have a thirst for continuous improvement in their professional selves.

In 2002 Skyjack became a part of the Linamar Corporation and has since been able to leverage strategic partnerships and use the guidance of their parent company to rapidly change the face of the access industry.

Every aspect of the company is deeply rooted in Skyjacks safety initiatives as this can be an extremely challenging industry. Skyjack prides itself on being simply reliable and easy to do business with. This mission extends to the relationships with customers, suppliers, and employees.

Linamar is committed to promoting accessible recruitment as outlined in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Linamar will attempt to accommodate persons with a disability in an appropriate and effective manner throughout all stages of the recruitment process. Accommodations will be provided upon request.

Linamar Corporation encourages applications from all qualified individuals and will reasonably accommodate applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process upon request