Financial Analyst

IKO Industries; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Long‑term Disability

Short‑term Disability

RRSP Match / 401(k) Match

Paid Vacation

Floating Days

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

IKO Industries is seeking a Financial Analyst in Mississauga, Canada to support month-end close activities and financial analysis. The role focuses on partnering with plant management to provide insights that support decision-making and track performance against budget and forecast.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting, and has 3–5+ years of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment. Competitive salary and comprehensive health benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of financial analysis or accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Understanding of accounting standards (IFRS and/or GAAP).
• Strong ability to partner effectively with finance and operations teams.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end close activities, including inventory counts and reconciliations.
• Provide financial analysis to plant management for decision-making.
• Support annual planning and forecasting processes.

Skills

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Cost accounting

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting

MBA preferred

CPA, CMA preferred or in progress

Tools

ERP systems (JDE preferred)

Job description

Month‑End Close & Reporting

• Support pre‑close and month‑end close activities for assigned plants, including inventory counts, journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly operating statements with supporting analysis and commentary for review by senior finance leadership.
• Assist with cost accuracy by validating Bills of Material (BOM) and raw material usage data.
• Support the development, analysis, and reporting of manufacturing product costs.

Operational & Business Partnering

• Partner with plant management by providing financial analysis and insights to support decision‑making.
• Correlate operational data (e.g., production metrics, scrap, yields) with financial results to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) and support ongoing refinement as business needs evolve.
• Monitor compliance with plant processes and escalating issues to appropriate partners as needed.
• Build effective working relationships with plant staff through regular interaction and periodic onsite visits.

Planning & Forecasting

• Support the annual planning and forecasting process, including data gathering, scenario modeling, and variance analysis.
• Track performance against plan and forecast and assist in explaining drivers of performance.

Additional Responsibilities

• Participate in ad hoc analysis and cross‑functional projects as assigned.
• Continue to develop understanding of plant operations, costing methodologies, and financial processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting; MBA preferred.
• CPA, CMA, or equivalent designation preferred or in progress.
• 3–5+ years of progressive financial analysis or accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of cost accounting, management accounting, and budgeting concepts.
• Understanding of accounting standards (IFRS and/or GAAP).
• Proficiency with ERP systems (JDE preferred) and intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to partner effectively with finance and operations teams.

Benefits

• Competitive salary – $80,000–$90,000 based on experience.
• Health Insurance (includes Virtual Health, and HCSA).
• Dental Insurance.
• Vision Insurance.
• Life Insurance.
• Long‑term Disability.
• Short‑term Disability.
• RRSP Match / 401(k) Match.
• Paid Vacation.
• Floating Days.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee Engagement Events.
• Awards and Recognition.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Service Awards.
• Employee Perks & Discounts.

Diversity and Equal Opportunity Employment

IKO Industries Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. IKO Industries Ltd. encourages and welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

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