Financial Analyst

Robertson & Company Ltd.; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Robertson & Company Ltd. in Mississauga, ON, is seeking a Financial Analyst to support two manufacturing plants (Mississauga and North York). You will analyze operational results, ensure accurate month-end close, and provide actionable variance insights to drive profitability and efficiency.

The role requires CPA progress, 2–3 years in manufacturing accounting, and advanced Excel skills. Join a global food producer committed to quality and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Pursuing CPA designation or equivalent.
• Degree in accounting or finance required.
• 2–3 years of manufacturing accounting experience preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide analysis and commentary on financial results for plant operations.
• Prepare monthly operational and financial reports for two plants.
• Perform standard cost, variance, yield, and BOM analyses.
• Own item master and standard costing processes; analyze financial impacts.
• Run utilities analysis and reporting.
• Identify improvements to plant reporting for better decisions.
• Prepare monthly reconciliations (bank, intercompany, inventory, capex).
• Deliver ad hoc analyses for sales and plant management.
• Suggest process and system improvements to drive synergies between locations.

Skills

MS Excel

MS Office

Education

Accounting or Finance degree

CPA in progress

Tools

AS400

Job description

Our client is a global food manufacturing company with a diverse portfolio of established consumer brands. The organization operates a large-scale, multi-site manufacturing network and is recognized for its focus on quality, innovation, operational excellence, and delivering high-quality food products to customers.

What you will achieve in this role:

Reporting to the Controller, the Financial Analyst is accountable for supporting Plant Management through analysis of all operational results for two plants - Mississauga and North York. The individual will ensure high accuracy of all operational and financial reporting related to plant performance and the month-end close process, including insightful and timely analysis, with action-oriented variance reporting, and overall leading-edge financial support.

Key Accountabilities:

• Provide analysis and commentary to financial results (target audience includes Corporate Finance and Plant Operations);
• Preparation and analysis of key operational and financial reports as part of monthly packages;
• Standard cost and variance analysis, yield reporting and understanding of bill of materials;
• Ownership of the item master, standard costing processes and related analysis providing insight into financial impacts and recommendations for better business decision making;
• Utilities analysis and reporting;
• Identify opportunities to improve/expand plant reporting to enable better business decisions;
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations including, but not limited to bank reconciliations, intercompany invoicing and reconciliation, inventory, capital assets, trade spend and other liability accruals;
• Prepare ad hoc analysis as required by sales, plant manager, business performance and other departments;
• Provide recommendations for streamlining existing processes and system to help generate synergies between locations.

What you must bring to this role:

• Pursuing an accounting designation (CPA);
• 2-3 years of experience in a similar role in a manufacturing environment (food industry is an asset);
• A diploma/degree in accounting or finance and related account reconciliation experience is required;
• Proficiency in MS Office applications and advanced knowledge with Excel is required;
• AS400 knowledge is an asset.

Only those who are qualified will be contacted

This posting is for a newly created role.

Additional Information

Background screening is required as part of the onboarding process. The type of screening required (criminal, credit, or other verifications) will vary based on the position and client requirements.

We use AI technology as part of our application review process to assist in screening and assessment. All applications are also reviewed by our recruitment team.

Robertson is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are a certified diverse supplier and actively seek to foster a representative and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, Aboriginal status, or any other legally protected factors. Join us in building a diverse and inclusive environment.