Senior Analyst, IT Finance & Controlling

Magna International; Aurora; On-site; CAD 79,200 - 96,800; Full time

Job summary

Magna is seeking a Senior Analyst, Finance & Controlling to support IT finance activities, including financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, project accounting and capex tracking. You will work with IT operations to provide analysis, management reporting, and decision support while ensuring policy compliance and internal controls.

You will lead monthly/quarterly/year-end reporting, assist with budgets, and collaborate to deliver accurate financial summaries and presentations for

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance/controlling/accounting; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong proficiency in financial management software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, data warehouse). Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills and familiarity with data analysis tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
• Minimum 4 years’ relevant experience in Accounting and Finance with a thorough knowledge of financial and accounting practices & procedures.
• Accounting experience to include overseeing/managing company financial summaries such as month-end, year-end and operation reviews, year-end auditing process, general accounting, developing business plans, and analysis of balance sheets, income statements and cash flow.

Responsibilities

• Controlling processes for assigned IT functional and regional areas including monthly, quarterly, and year-end reporting, business planning, project accounting and capital expenditure tracking.
• Monitor and analyze financial metrics and KPIs to identify financial risks and trends.
• Provide management reporting and business analysis for decision making; assist in pricing of services.
• Prepare accurate and timely financial reports and presentations ensuring compliance with policies and maintain internal controls.
• Support annual budget and quarterly forecast for assigned business areas; help prepare business cases for new initiatives or renewals.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance/controlling/accounting

Professional accounting designation (preferred)

Tools

SAP

Data warehouse

Excel

PowerPoint

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

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What We Offer:

At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.

Group Summary:

Magna is more than one of the world’s largest suppliers in the automotive space. We are a mobility technology company built to innovate, with a global, entrepreneurial-minded team. With 65+ years of expertise, our ecosystem of interconnected products combined with our complete vehicle expertise uniquely positions us to advance mobility in an expanded transportation landscape.

Job Responsibilities:

• Salary: Starting at $88,000 CAD
• Immediate, Open Position

The Senior Analyst, Finance & Controlling is responsible for supporting Magna’s IT finance and controlling activities, including financial reporting, business planning, budgeting, forecasting, project accounting, and capital expenditure tracking. This role partners closely with IT operational teams to provide financial analysis, management reporting, and decision-making support while ensuring compliance with accounting policies, internal controls, and organizational objectives.

Your Responsibilities

• Responsible for the Controlling processes for assigned IT functional and regional areas such as monthly, quarterly, and year-end reporting, business planning, project accounting and capital expenditure tracking
• Monitor and analyze financial metrics, key performance indicators to identify financial risks and trends
• Partner with the Magna IT operational team to provide them with management reporting, business analysis for decision making and provide support for pricing of services
• Preparation of accurate and timely financial reports and presentations for various stakeholders, ensuring compliance with accounting policies & principles and maintain effective internal controls to safeguard company assets
• Support the preparation of the annual budget and quarterly forecast for the assigned business areas ensuring alignment with organizational goals and strategic planning
• Provide support to prepare business cases for new initiatives or renewals
• Other responsibilities that may be assigned from time to time

Who We Are Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in finance/controlling/accounting; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Strong proficiency in financial management software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, data warehouse). Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills and familiarity with data analysis tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
• Minimum 4 years’ relevant experience in Accounting and Finance with a thorough knowledge of financial and accounting practices & procedures
• Accounting experience to include overseeing/managing company financial summaries such as month-end, year-end and operation reviews, year-end auditing process, general accounting, developing business plans, and analysis of balance sheets, income statements and cash flow

Your Preferred Qualifications

• Professional accounting designation is preferred
• Experience working with remote teams would be considered an asset

What We Offer

At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.

In Addition, We Offer You The Following Site Benefits:

An overview of our benefits will be discussed during the recruitment process.

Awareness. Unity. Empowerment.

At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire based on experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.

Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:

At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.

AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure

As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.

Under conditions defined by applicable law, you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making.

If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.

Worker Type:

Regular / Permanent

Group:

Magna Corporate