Financial Planning and Analysis Analyst (Full Time) - Mississauga, ON

SmarterCMS602DV; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial gases and engineering company in Mississauga is seeking a Financial Planning and Analysis Analyst. The role involves supporting financial reporting, forecasting, and budgeting for the Package gas business unit. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience and be proficient in Excel, with strong analytical and communication skills. This position offers a full-time opportunity with a focus on teamwork and collaboration.

Qualifications

• 5+ years working experience, including 3+ years in manufacturing and costing experience.
• Familiarity with industry-standard commission tracking and payout systems.
• Acute attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end financial process to ensure accurate results.
• Prepare monthly financial results packages for senior management.
• Coordinate corporate reporting requirements.
• Develop and maintain understanding of system hierarchy.
• Support development of monthly forecasts and annual budget.

Skills

Proficient in Excel

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills

Ability to multi-task and work under pressure

Experience working with large data sets

Strong collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting

CMA, CA or CPA

Tools

Power BI

Hyperion

JD Edwards

Microsoft Access

Job description

Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2024 sales of $33 billion. We live our mission of making our world more productive every day by providing high-quality solutions, technologies and services which are making our customers more successful and helping to sustain and protect our planet.

The company serves a variety of end markets including chemicals & refining, food & beverage, electronics, healthcare, manufacturing and primary metals. Linde's industrial gases are used in countless applications, from life‑saving oxygen for hospitals to high‑purity & specialty gases for electronics manufacturing, hydrogen for clean fuels and much more. Linde also delivers state‑of‑the‑art gas processing solutions to support customer expansion, efficiency improvements and emissions reductions.

For more information about the company and its products and services, please visit www.linde.com.

At Linde, every day is an opportunity: an opportunity to learn, to grow, to share success and to contribute to one of the world’s leading industrial gas and engineering companies. Seize the opportunity: take your next step with us and join our team.

Financial Planning and Analysis Analyst (Full Time) - Mississauga, ON

Primary Purpose

The FP&A Analyst will be involved in supporting the month‑end process to ensure accurate financial results, forecasting, budgeting and ad hoc analysis for special projects. The position reports to the Financial Controller, PKG and will be a key part of the Financial Planning and Analysis team. Strong organizational, analytical and communication skills are invaluable. This role will be responsible for completing varied activities within tight deadlines and will interact with other finance and accounting personnel.

Key Accountabilities

• Preparation of the monthly financial results packages, ensuring detailed analysis and interpretation of performance are provided to senior management
• Coordination of monthly/quarterly corporate reporting requirements and preparation of detailed documentation
• Ownership of the timely and accurate upload of monthly/quarterly financial information in Hyperion
• Develop and maintain an understanding of the system hierarchy for Linde Canada’s balance sheet, income statement and cash flow
• Support the development of monthly forecasts and annual budget
• Support Package gas business unit and its departments by analyzing results across systems, monitoring variances, identifying trends and recommending actions to management
• Accountable for monthly financial close and reporting for Package gas business unit and its departments, including all journal entries and variance analysis
• Forecasting and consolidation of Package gas business unit’s capital spend including validation and review of capital requests, depreciation forecasting, project prioritization
• Manage the end‑to‑end process for annual and quarterly commission payments, including the investigation and resolution of all commission‑related payment inquiries.
• Participate in cross‑functional business projects and ad hoc analysis on an as needed basis.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting required
• CMA, CA or CPA highly desirable

Experience

• 5+ years working experience, in which 3+ years manufacturing and costing experience required

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Must be proficient in Excel
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with industry‑standard commission tracking and payout systems is a significant plus.
• Strong collaboration skills across multiple disciplines and must be a team player
• Power BI, Hyperion and/or JD Edwards experience an asset
• Microsoft Access experience an asset
• Analytical thinking and problem‑solving skills, with acute attention to detail, accuracy and accountability balanced with sound business judgment.
• Experience working with large data sets.
• Ability to multi‑task, work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• A high sense of urgency and ability to prioritize.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to adapt and thrive with change.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Linde has an extensive background check process which may include but is not limited to, a criminal background review, and may also include reference checks, employment and education verification.

Linde Canada Inc. is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. Applicants requiring accommodation during the recruitment and selection process are encouraged to make their needs known in advance if accommodation is required. We will work with you to meet your needs.

We are committed to employment equity for women, aboriginal people, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities. Interested candidates from these groups are encouraged to apply.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.