Financial Analyst

Kibbi; St. Jacobs; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Pension plan with company match

RRSP/Group retirement plan

Employee store discount

Job summary

Home Hardware, Canada’s leading independent hardware retailer, seeks a Financial Analyst to support monthly close and financial operations for corporate departments including Payroll and Supply Chain.

You will prepare journal entries, reconciliations, assist with forecasting, and provincial sales tax filings, working with stakeholders to deliver accurate financial insights and recommendations.

Qualifications

• Three years’ experience in a finance-focused role, preferably in retail.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and concepts.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations for wages, receivables, liabilities, revenues and expenses.
• Collaborate with department stakeholders to support budgets and monthly reporting.
• Assist with memos on technical accounting topics and with tax remittances.

Skills

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or Diploma in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Oracle ERP

Job description

Welcome Home!

We’re more than Canada’s largest independent hardware and building supplies retailer—we’re part of communities across the nation.

Support the Numbers That Drive the Business

As a Financial Analyst, you will play a key role in supporting the monthly close and ongoing financial operations for our internal corporate departments, including Payroll and Supply Chain. You’ll be responsible for journal entries, reconciliations, forecasting support, and sales tax filings, while working closely with stakeholders to deliver timely and accurate financial insights. Led by the Director, Financial Reporting, this opportunity suits a collaborative, detail-oriented finance professional who enjoys balancing hands-on accounting with analytical problem-solving.

Ready to make an impact in a new role? Here’s how:

• Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations for wages, accounts receivable, accrued liabilities, revenues, expenses and others as needed.
• Collaborate with corporate department stakeholders to provide financial and analytical assistance with budgets and monthly reporting.
• Assist with preparing memos on technical accounting topics.
• Assist in preparing monthly provincial sales tax remittances and filings, as required.
• Identify, assess and communicate issues or opportunities affecting profitability and/or overall efficiencies.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and recommend changes that will improve the company’s financial performance. Comply with all internal controls and other relevant accounting standards and policies.
• Additional ad hoc projects as assigned by Management team.

We’re looking for:

• Bachelors or Diploma in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• Three years’ experience in a finance-focused role, with a strong understanding of accounting principles and concepts; retail accounting experience preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, including exceptional skills with Excel and other analytical tools. Knowledge of Oracle or related large ERP system an asset.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to influence decisions to profitably drive the business.
• Must be detail-oriented with strong attention to detail and demonstrated ability to handle confidentiality.
• Strong organization and time-management skills.
• Ability to multi-task and adapt to changing priorities with ease, while continuing to meet deadlines and produce high-quality deliverables.
• The ability to be onsite three days a week at our corporate office in St. Jacobs, to accommodate our hybrid working model.

How we’ll make you feel at Home

Our Team Members enjoy life at Home with our strong culture of support and inclusion, excellent benefits, and a team that always has your back. You will receive:

• The expected starting salary range for this role is $69,800 - $91,600; the final offer will reflect relevant skills and experience.
• Eligible for the annual bonus program.
• Comprehensive Benefits Program including:
• Health, Dental, Vision, Paramedical, Disability coverage, Out of Country Travel Insurance, Life Insurance, Employee Family Assistance Program.
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with Company Match, and choice of contribution level.
• Group RRSP.
• Discount from our Corporate Retail Store in St. Jacobs.
• Home & Auto Insurance discounts.
• Competitive vacation time.
• Personal and sick time.
• Employee Discount Program through Venngo WorkPerks.

This job posting is for an existing vacancy within our organization.

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to assist in reviewing applications and assessing qualifications. These tools support efficiency and consistency throughout the recruitment process, but they do not replace human judgment. All hiring decisions are made by recruiters and/or hiring managers. For more information about our use of AI and how we handle candidate information, please refer to the New Applicant Privacy Notice.

Bring your unique skills, thrive with interesting and challenging work, and experience what it’s like at Home.

Home Hardware recognizes the value of a diverse team. We believe that different perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences make us stronger as an organization. Applicants representing the full diversity of communities in Canada are encouraged to apply with confidence. Please let us know if you require accommodation during the recruitment process.

Canadians call us Home Hardware. We call it Home.