Financial Analyst

Canadian Executive Search Group; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Canadian Executive Search Group is seeking a Financial Analyst to join a growing manufacturing organization in the Chatham-Kent area. The role focuses on analyzing financial and operational data, supporting budgeting and forecasting, and delivering actionable insights to drive cost improvements.

The candidate will collaborate with Finance, Operations, Engineering, Costing, Sales, and Program Management teams to monitor performance, prepare reports, and support data-driven decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics or related field.
• 3–5+ years of experience in financial analysis, FP&A, accounting, or similar role.

Responsibilities

• Analyze financial and operational data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial reporting.
• Prepare monthly and ad-hoc management reports, dashboards, and KPI analysis.
• Analyze business cases for programs, capital investments, and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Support Material Cost Reduction (MCR) initiatives through data analysis.
• Review data accuracy, reporting processes, and calculation methodologies.
• Work with cross-functional teams to improve profitability and cost competitiveness.
• Support manufacturing plants during product launches, engineering changes, and design mods.
• Conduct competitive benchmarking and industry trend analysis.
• Identify financial or operational risks and communicate issues to management.
• Recommend improvements to financial processes, reporting, and workflows.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Data analysis

Financial modeling

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business Administration/Economics

Tools

ERP systems

Power BI

SQL

Job description

Location: Chatham-Kent, ON
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: $75,000–$110,000 CAD per year

About the Opportunity

We are currently recruiting for a Financial Analyst to join a growing manufacturing organization in the Chatham-Kent area.

This role is ideal for a finance professional who enjoys working with numbers, analyzing business performance, and partnering with different departments to support better financial and operational decisions.

You will work closely with Finance, Operations, Engineering, Costing, Sales, and Program Management teams to analyze financial and operational data, identify trends, monitor performance, and support cost improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze financial and operational data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and variance analysis.
• Prepare monthly and ad-hoc management reports, dashboards, and KPI analysis.
• Analyze business cases for new programs, capital investments, and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Support Material Cost Reduction (MCR) initiatives through data analysis and reporting.
• Review data accuracy, reporting processes, and calculation methodologies.
• Work with cross-functional teams to improve profitability and cost competitiveness.
• Support manufacturing plants during product launches, engineering changes, and design modifications.
• Conduct competitive benchmarking and industry trend analysis.
• Identify financial or operational risks and communicate issues to management.
• Recommend improvements to financial processes, reporting, and workflows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
• 3–5+ years of experience in financial analysis, accounting, FP&A, or a similar role.
• Manufacturing or automotive industry experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial reporting.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, complex formulas, and data analysis.
• Experience working with ERP systems and financial reporting tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work with large datasets and turn information into clear business insights.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accountability.

Assets

• Experience with Power BI, SQL, or other data visualization/analytics tools.
• Automotive Tier 1 or OEM experience.
• Experience with manufacturing costing, capital investment analysis, or cost-reduction programs.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who can do more than simply prepare financial reports. The successful candidate will be comfortable digging into the numbers, understanding what is driving business performance, and communicating those findings to stakeholders.

If you have strong Excel and financial analysis skills and enjoy working in a manufacturing environment, we would like to hear from you.