Financial Analyst – Manufacturing Operations

Prattwhitney; Goffs; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension and savings plan

Group insurance program

Career progression

Merit or recognition program

Health and wellness program

On site gym

Free parking

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney Canada in Enfield, Nova Scotia, is seeking a detail-oriented Junior Accountant/Financial Analyst to support manufacturing and operations teams. You will report to the Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis and collaborate with Finance, Production and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver accurate financial reporting and assist budgeting and forecasting.

The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills, manufacturing experience, and the ability to translate operational data

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business and CPA pursuit or designation.
• 3+ years in financial analysis, preferably in manufacturing/operations.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting.
• Experience with ERP (SAP) and reporting tools (Power BI, BW).
• Advanced Excel and data analysis capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journals (JEs), including SRR and capital transactions.
• Produce monthly financial reports with variance commentary.
• Assist annual budget and long-range planning with data analysis.
• Support audits and ensure compliance with documentation.
• Develop financial reports and forecasts using Excel, Power BI.

Skills

Financial analysis

Manufacturing experience

Advanced Excel

ERP SAP

Power BI

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business

CPA designation in progress

Tools

SAP

BW

Power BI

Job description

About Pratt & Whitney Canada

Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) is a global leader in the aerospace industry, headquartered in Longueuil, Quebec. We manufacture next-generation engines that power the world's largest fleet of business, general aviation, and regional aircraft and helicopters. For nearly 100 years, we have pioneered advancements in engine development, supporting cargo and equipment transportation, wildfire suppression, and passenger travel. At Pratt & Whitney, we believe that powered flight has transformed and will continue to transform the world. That's why we work with an explorer's heart and a perfectionist's grit to design, build, and service world's most advanced aircraft engines. We do this across a diverse portfolio including Commercial Engines, Military Engines, Business Aviation, General Aviation, Regional Aviation, and Helicopter Aviation and as a way of turning possibilities into realities for our customers. This is how we at Pratt & Whitney approach our work, and this is why we are inspired to go beyond.

An Employer of Choice

For the 11th consecutive year, Pratt & Whitney Canada has been recognized as one of Canada's Top Employers and continues to hold the number one position in the aerospace and defense industry. This recognition reflects our ongoing commitment to innovation, excellence, and to fostering a workplace where employees can thrive and feel fully included.

Why Join The Team?

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Junior Accountant/Financial Analyst to support our manufacturing and operations teams. This role will report to the Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis and partner closely with Finance, Production, and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver accurate financial reporting, support budgeting and forecasting processes, and provide insights that drive business performance. The ideal candidate has strong analytical capabilities, experience in a manufacturing environment, and the ability to translate operational data into meaningful financial insights. This is a full-time, on-site position from Monday to Friday with flexible hours, based in Enfield, Nova Scotia.

What will your day-to-day look like?

Work in collaboration with the production teams and the manufacturing leadership teams in an office and shop environment. Support the Finance and Business teams on various ad-hoc requests. Prepare and post journal entries (JEs), including SRR, capital, and other transactions, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Prepare monthly financial reports, including Scrap Repair & Rework (SRR) analysis with breakdowns and provide clear variance commentary. Support in the annual Budget process by gathering and organizing and analyzing data for various budget proposals. Assist with forecasting and long-range planning (LRP), including depreciation simulations, business cases, and financial modeling. Support audits and compliance requirements by providing necessary documentation and insights. Utilizing Business warehouse, Excel and PBI, for the development and enhancement of financial reports, dashboards, and forecasting tools to improve visibility and decision-making.

What do you need to be successful?

• Bachelor's degree in Business CPA designation or actively pursuing the CPA designation
• 3+ years of experience in financial analysis, preferably in a manufacturing or operations environment
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting processes
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, BW)
• Advanced Excel skills and strong data analysis capabilities
• Understanding of cost accounting, capital accounting, and inventory processes
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Ability to communicate financial concepts clearly to non-finance stakeholders
• Effective collaboration with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Continuous improvement mindset with an interest in automation and process enhancement

What do we offer?

• Pension and savings plan with employer contributions
• Group insurance program
• Opportunities for advancement (career progression)
• Merit or recognition program
• Health and wellness program, including virtual health care
• On site gym (free use to be used on personal time)
• Transportation accessibility of public transit stop as well as free parking

Working at Pratt & Whitney Canada

The masculine pronoun is used without discrimination and solely for the purpose of making the text easier to read. We will consider applications from all qualified candidates. At Pratt & Whitney Canada, we combine passion, boldness, and precision to design, manufacture, and maintain the most advanced and reliable aircraft engines in the world. Our work and the quality of our products contribute to the success of our customers, who in turn save lives, support commerce, connect communities, and protect freedoms. At Pratt & Whitney Canada, you have the opportunity to make a difference every day just look up.

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment.

All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses - Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.