Financial Senior Analyst, Accounts Payable

BRP; Sherbrooke; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Generous paid time away

Pension plan

Collective saving opportunities

Fully paid healthcare

Flexible work schedule

Discount on BRP products

Job summary

BRP, a leading Canadian manufacturer, seeks a Financial Analyst in Canada. Reporting to the Head of the North America Shared Services Centre, you will work within Accounts Payable to strengthen accounting rigor, ensure compliance and optimize cash flow.

You will oversee month‑end AP processes, analyze GL accounts, perform SOX controls, assist with budgeting and cash flow forecasts, and develop KPI dashboards using Excel and BI tools (Power BI, Tableau). SAP experience is an asset.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration or related field.
• Five years of experience in finance, accounting or financial analysis, ideally with SOX controls.
• Strong understanding of closing processes, account analysis and budget management.
• Experience in cash flow forecasting and managing cash outflows.
• Advanced Excel and experience with BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, Snowflake).
• Knowledge of SAP ECC/S/4 would be an asset.
• Experience in automating and optimizing financial processes.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail and analytical rigour.
• Proactive mindset to improve current practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee month-end accounting for accounts payable and ensure accuracy of financial statement items.
• Analyze and reconcile assigned general ledger accounts; enter entries after analysis.
• Perform SOX controls and ensure policy compliance.
• Assist in financial planning and budgeting to forecast trends.
• Produce and optimize cash flow forecasts with treasury collaboration.
• Support working capital improvement with purchasing; monitor supplier payment terms.
• Develop, update and automate KPI dashboards for clear performance visibility.

Skills

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

Snowflake

SOX controls

Cash flow forecasting

Analytical mindset

Multitasking

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance/accounting/business

CPA certification asset

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

We are looking for a Financial Analyst, reporting to the Head of the North America Shared Services Centre, who will be assigned to Accounts Payable to help us ensure accounting rigor, compliance and cash flow optimization. In this role, you will be a key contributor to the reporting and presentation of performance metrics for the teams involved in Accounts Payable.

You'll Have The Opportunity To

• Oversee month-end accounting by ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial statement items related to accounts payable.
• Analyse and reconcile assigned general ledger accounts to identify and resolve any anomalies. Enter accounting entries into the system after conducting analysis and reconciliations.
• Perform SOX controls and ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal policies.
• Engage in the financial planning and budgeting process to forecast trends and enhance the management of financial resources.
• Produce and optimize cash flow forecasts by predicting cash outflows and collaborating with the treasury department.
• Participate in working capital improvement initiatives in collaboration with the purchasing team by maintaining the effective tools needed to monitor supplier payment terms.
• Develop, update, and automate KPI dashboards to offer a clear vision of performance to both operational teams and management.
• Utilize analytical and BI tools to produce strategic insights and support decision‑making.
• Optimize financial processes by suggesting improvements and integrating automation solutions.

You'll Thrive In This Role If You Have The Following Skills And Qualities

• A bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field. CPA certification would be an asset.
• Five (5) years of experience in finance, accounting, or financial analysis, ideally in a structured environment with SOX controls.
• An excellent understanding of accounting closing processes, account analysis, and budget management.
• Experience in cash flow forecasting and managing cash outflows.
• Advanced mastery of Excel and experience with BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, Snowflake, etc.).
• Knowledge of financial ERPs, notably SAP (ECC, S/4), would be an asset.
• Experience in the automation and optimization of financial processes.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously, with attention to detail and analytical rigour.
• Critical thinking and a proactive approach to enhancing current practices.

Acknowledging the Power of Diversity

BRP is dedicated to nurturing a culture that invites, connects, and propels the ambitions of people of all backgrounds, profiles, beliefs and experiences. Ultimately, the diversity and uniqueness of our people fuel our ingenuity and set the course for the path ahead!

For this reason, we value diversity and we strive to always push each other forward to build an inclusive workplace where every employee feels like they belong, where they can grow and find meaning.

At BRP, When We Talk About Benefits, We Go All In

Let’s start with a strong foundation — You want it, we have it:

• Annual bonus based on the company’s financial results
• Generous paid time away
• Pension plan
• Collective saving opportunities
• Industry leading healthcare fully paid by BRP

What About Some Feel Good Perks

• Flexible work schedule
• A summer schedule that varies by department and location
• Holiday season shutdown
• Educational resources
• Discount on BRP products

Welcome to BRP

We’re a world leader in recreational vehicles and boats, creating innovative ways to move on snow, water, asphalt, dirt and even in the air. Headquartered in the Canadian town of Valcourt, Quebec, our company is rooted in a spirit of ingenuity and intense customer focus. Today, we operate manufacturing facilities in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Finland, Australia and Austria, with a workforce made up of close to 17,000 spirited people, all driven by the deeply held belief that at work, as with life itself, it’s not about the destination: It’s about the journey.