FP&A Analyst

John Brooks Company; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary

Vacation

Paid personal day

Benefits package

RRSP with employer matching

Wellness subsidy

Job summary

John Brooks Company is seeking an FP&A Analyst to join our Finance & Accounting team in Mississauga. You will provide accurate financial reporting, budgeting support, and business insights to help leaders make informed decisions.

You will collaborate with Finance, Accounting, Sales, Operations, and Service teams to understand drivers and performance, and you will contribute to data quality, automation, and reporting improvements for the organization.

Qualifications

• University degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in financial analysis, FP&A, accounting, or business analysis.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Experience with financial analysis and budgeting.
• Working knowledge of corporate accounting principles and financial management.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to learn and adapt to new systems and software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, validate, and distribute monthly financial reports, dashboards, and KPIs.
• Analyze sales, orders, margins, labour, and profitability to identify key trends and business drivers.
• Reconcile Sales and COGS data to General Ledger balances.
• Support annual sales, margin, and departmental budgeting processes.
• Prepare and maintain budget and forecasting files.
• Analyze project, manufacturing, and service profitability.
• Prepare labour and service profitability analyses by technician, customer, supplier, and other key areas.
• Track major project profitability through revenue and cost analysis.
• Prepare landed cost reviews and investigate significant variances.
• Provide analysis related to freight, duty, margins, and other commercial factors.
• Maintain the accuracy and integrity of financial and operational data.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting, automation, data quality, and analytical processes.
• Collaborate with Finance, Accounting, Sales, Operations, and Service teams to provide timely analytical support.
• Participate in business reviews and present financial insights when required.
• Respond to internal stakeholder requests and provide relevant updates in a timely manner.
• Follow company policies, procedures, and Health & Safety requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excel

Analytical skills

Communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Independence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or related field

Advanced degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

Tools

Epicor Prophet 21

Tableau

Job description

Department: Finance & Accounting Location/ Territory: Mississauga This role is for an existing vacancy.

WHAT DO WE DO?

We create solutions for the people who keep our world flowing. For over 80 years, John Brooks Company has been solving fluid handling challenges for customers in various industries/markets across Canada by providing a diverse selection of engineered products and innovative system designs, focusing on customized solutions consisting of filtration, pump, spray, and valve products.

THE ROLE

The FP&A Analyst supports the Finance & Accounting team by providing accurate financial reporting, analysis, budgeting support, and business insights. The role focuses on validating and presenting financial and operational data, identifying key performance drivers, and helping business leaders make informed decisions. The FP&A Analyst will work closely with Finance, Accounting, Sales, Operations, and Service teams while developing a strong understanding of the company's business drivers and financial performance.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare, validate, and distribute monthly financial reports, dashboards, and KPIs.
• Analyze sales, orders, margins, labour, and profitability to identify key trends and business drivers.
• Reconcile Sales and COGS data to General Ledger balances.
• Support annual sales, margin, and departmental budgeting processes.
• Prepare and maintain budget and forecasting files.
• Analyze project, manufacturing, and service profitability.
• Prepare labour and service profitability analyses by technician, customer, supplier, and other key areas.
• Track major project profitability through revenue and cost analysis.
• Prepare landed cost reviews and investigate significant variances.
• Provide analysis related to freight, duty, margins, and other commercial factors.
• Maintain the accuracy and integrity of financial and operational data.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting, automation, data quality, and analytical processes.
• Collaborate with Finance, Accounting, Sales, Operations, and Service teams to provide timely analytical support.
• Participate in business reviews and present financial insights when required.
• Respond to internal stakeholder requests and provide relevant updates in a timely manner.
• Follow company policies, procedures, and Health & Safety requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• University degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in financial analysis, FP&A, accounting, or business analysis.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Experience with financial analysis and budgeting.
• Working knowledge of corporate accounting principles and financial management.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Ability to learn and adapt to new systems and software.

Desirable

• Experience with Epicor Prophet 21 (P21) ERP.
• Experience with Tableau or other Business Intelligence tools.
• Advanced degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field.
• Working toward a professional accounting designation such as CPA.
• Experience with financial reporting automation and dashboard development.
• Experience analyzing sales, margins, labour, service, or project profitability.
• Experience supporting forecasting and budgeting processes.
• Strong interest in continuous improvement and process optimization.
• Demonstrated alignment with John Brooks' values: People First, Customer Focus, and Pursuit of Excellence.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Fast-paced environment in a dynamic competitive industry Daily customer and inter-departmental/branch communication via telephone calls, faxes, emails, and virtual meetings Exposure to deadlines, multiple demands and priorities, multi-tasking, and interruptions At John Brooks Company, our People First value is at the heart of everything we do. As a Canadian founded and owned company with more than 200 employees across the country, we are committed to creating opportunities for our team members to learn, grow, and advance their careers. We value entrepreneurial thinking, initiative, collaboration, and innovation, and we encourage employees to bring forward new ideas and take ownership of their development. As we continue to grow, we remain proud to support internal mobility and provide opportunities for employees to build rewarding careers within the organization.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Competitive remuneration including base salary ($65,000 - $75,000)
• Competitive vacation
• Paid personal day program
• Generous benefits package that includes coverage for things like medical, dental, paramedical, and vision
• Company Group RRSP with employer matching
• Annual health & wellness subsidy

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