Financial Senior Analyst

Socket.dev; Vaughan; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Acuity Brands is seeking a finance leader for our Canadian manufacturing facilities in Greater Montreal and the US. The role partners with plant leadership to drive actionable financial insights, oversees monthly close and KPI reporting, and supports operations across Quebec facilities on 2-3 days on site weekly.

The position requires 3+ years in manufacturing finance, a BA in accounting/finance, and bilingual FR/EN; travel up to 20% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required; MBA/CPA preferred.
• 3+ years of finance experience in manufacturing.
• Bilingual French and English required for Canada/USA clients.

Responsibilities

• Partner with plant leadership to educate on operational impact on finances.
• Coordinate with operations, sales, engineering and procurement for alignment.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements and targets.
• Oversee monthly close process and respond to ad hoc requests.
• Develop operational KPIs and report performance.

Skills

Financial modeling

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

MBA or CPA preferred

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light, and more things to come… for our customers, our communities, and our planet.

Acuity Inc. (NYSE: AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company. We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light, and more things to come. Through our two business segments, Acuity Brands Lighting and Lighting Controls (ABL) and the Intelligent Spaces Group (ISG), we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people's lives.

We are positioned at the intersection of sustainability and technology. Our businesses develop technology that helps save our customers energy and reduce their carbon emissions. We achieve growth through the development of innovative new products and services, including lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and location-aware applications.

Job Summary

We are seeking a talented finance leader to support our Canadian Manufacturing Facililies located in Greater Montreal and the US. This individual is a key partner to manufacturing leaders to drive actionable insights and financial performance across the business. Responsibilities include, financial reporting and analysis, and regular partnering with plant operations to drive success.

This role is hybrid with 2-3 days a week on site in one of our Quebec manufacturing facilities:

• Eureka Lighting (an Acuity Brands company) in Montreal
• Cyclone Lighting in Terrebonne
• Luminis in Pointe-Claire

Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• Partner with plant leadership and educate on impact of operational decisions and the impact on financial results
• Collaborate closely with operations, sales, engineering, and procurement to ensure team synergy, a thorough understanding of the various business processes, and strong mutual support.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements as well as yearly financial target
• Oversee the monthly financial close process for the plant and respond timely to ad hoc financial requests
• Prepare and review operational key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Other tasks as required by the organization.

Skills and Minimum Experience Required

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance required; MBA and/or CPA preferred
• 3+ years of finance experience in a manufacturing environment
• Proven experience building strong relationships with site leaders and influencing operational and financial decision-making
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 20% of the time
• Must be able to work onsite at one of our Montreal manufacturing facilities 2-3 days per week
• Bilingual French and English: To serve clients and external service providers across Canada and USA.
• Strong financial modeling and data analysis skills
• Demonstrated success collaborating cross-functionally with teams across the organization
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment

We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnicity or national origin, disability, pregnancy, religion, covered veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Accommodation for Applicants with Disabilities: As an equal opportunity employer, Acuity Brands is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in its application process for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you have difficulty using our online system due to a disability and need an accommodation, you may contact us at [phone], select option 4. Please clearly indicate what type of accommodation you are requesting and for what requisition.

Knowledge of French is required for positions permanently located in Quebec so incumbents can communicate with their colleagues and suppliers in Quebec as necessary. French-language training is offered to all incumbents in permanent positions in Quebec who do not have a good knowledge of French.