Financial Analyst

Winpak Ltd.; Winnipeg; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability coverage

Voluntary life insurance

Life and accidental death & dismemberm

Tuition assistance

Retirement savings plans

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Winpak Ltd. seeks a Financial Analyst to join the Corporate Finance team in Winnipeg, MB. You will support financial planning and analysis, treasury, taxation, and reporting, using data and analytics to guide decision-making.

Reporting to the Director, Corporate Accounting & Treasury, you will build financial models, perform variance analyses, and contribute to strategic initiatives. A CPA designation and strong Excel skills are highly valued, with hybrid work arrangements at Winpak Corporate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Economics, or a related discipline.
• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation.
• 3+ years of progressive experience in corporate finance, financial planning and analysis, public accounting, treasury, or a related finance function.
• Experience with financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and business reporting.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and consolidation of the annual operating plan, quarterly forecasts, and long-term strategic plans.
• Analyze financial performance and prepare variance analyses comparing actual results to budget, forecast, and prior-year performance.
• Develop and maintain financial models supporting pricing decisions, capital expenditures, acquisitions, strategic investments, and other business cases.
• Identify key business trends, risks, and opportunities and translate findings into clear recommendations for management.
• Prepare executive-level dashboards, presentations, and key performance indicator reporting.
• Conduct profitability analyses by business unit, product category, customer, market segment, and geographic region.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Independent work

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Data-driven mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Commerce/Economics

CPA designation

Tools

Power BI

Advanced Microsoft Excel

ERP systems (Infor M3, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics)

Job description

Winpak Corporate is seeking a Financial Analyst to join our Corporate Finance team based out of Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Reporting to the Director, Corporate Accounting & Treasury, this role will support financial planning and analysis, treasury, taxation, financial reporting, and strategic finance initiatives. This is an opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys asking questions, challenging ideas by using data, technology, and artificial intelligence to find better ways to analyze information and support business decisions.

Financial Planning and Analysis

• Assist in the preparation and consolidation of the annual operating plan, quarterly forecasts, and long-term strategic plans.
• Analyze financial performance and prepare variance analyses comparing actual results to budget, forecast, and prior-year performance.
• Develop and maintain financial models supporting pricing decisions, capital expenditures, acquisitions, strategic investments, and other business cases.
• Identify key business trends, risks, and opportunities and translate findings into clear recommendations for management.
• Prepare executive-level dashboards, presentations, and key performance indicator reporting.
• Conduct profitability analyses by business unit, product category, customer, market segment, and geographic region.

Treasury and Cash Management

• Prepare and maintain short-term and long-term cash flow forecasts and support liquidity and working capital planning.
• Assist with treasury reporting, banking relationships, debt administration, foreign exchange exposure monitoring, and capital structure analysis.
• Support the evaluation of financing alternatives, investment opportunities, and capital allocation decisions.

Taxation and Regulatory Support

• Support Canadian and U.S. corporate income tax compliance and assist with quarterly and annual income tax provision calculations.
• Coordinate information requests from external tax advisors and regulatory agencies and prepare government and statistical reporting submissions.

Strategic Finance and Corporate Development

• Participate in mergers and acquisitions, financial due diligence, business valuation, and strategic investment projects.
• Conduct industry, market, and competitor research and support business development initiatives through scenario analysis and financial modeling.

Technology and General Responsibilities

• Use artificial intelligence, automation, business intelligence, and advanced analytics tools to enhance financial analysis, forecasting, and decision support.
• Demonstrate behaviour consistent with the Winpak Values and promote teamwork, cooperation, and effective communication within the department and Company.
• Perform special projects and other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Economics, or a related discipline.
• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation.
• 3+ years of progressive experience in corporate finance, financial planning and analysis, public accounting, treasury, or a related finance function.
• Experience with financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and business reporting.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including financial modeling and data analysis.
• Experience working with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems and the ability to learn new financial systems and tools.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, investigate issues, and follow through on projects with limited direction.
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to both financial and non-financial audiences.
• High degree of accuracy, confidentiality, initiative, accountability, and attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment or another operationally focused business.
• Experience with Power BI, Power Query, automation, artificial intelligence, or other tools used to improve financial analysis and reporting.
• Experience with Infor M3, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or a comparable enterprise resource planning system.
• Experience supporting treasury, taxation, capital investments, acquisitions, business valuation, or other strategic finance initiatives.
• Curiosity and a continuous learning mindset, with an interest in questioning existing processes and identifying practical ways to improve them.
• This is a full-time hybrid position based at Winpak Corporate, 150 Saulteaux Crescent, Winnipeg, Manitoba. The hybrid work arrangement is subject to Winpak’s applicable hybrid work guidelines.
• This role works across Corporate Finance and business units and may require occasional travel to Winpak facilities or meetings as business needs arise.

Why Winpak?

Winpak is committed to providing comprehensive benefits to support the physical, mental, financial and social well-being of our employees and their families. Our benefit package includes the following:

• Disability coverage
• Voluntary life insurance
• Life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Tuition assistance program
• Retirement savings plans
• A comprehensive employee and family assistance program which includes short term counselling, wellbeing coaching, financial and legal consultation services.

Winpak’s vision is to provide the best packaging solutions for people and planet. We are a leading supplier of innovative packaging solutions, known for providing high-quality products that meet the needs of a variety of industries, including food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and consumer products. With a commitment to sustainability, safety, and excellence, Winpak continues to grow as a global leader in the packaging industry.

At Winpak, inclusion is one of our core values. We believe that an inclusive culture fosters a sense of belonging, drives innovation, and provides our brand a competitive advantage. Our goal is to create an environment free from harassment and discrimination, and where every individual feels respected, valued, and appreciated.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to an equitable and inclusive recruitment process, evaluating applicants based on merit, capability, and qualifications related to the job - never on identity factors such as race, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, religion, disability, national origin, or any other protected status. To support this commitment, if you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.