Senior Financial Analyst

Robertson & Company Ltd.; Brampton; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job description

Our client is a global food manufacturing company with a diverse portfolio of established consumer brands. The organization operates a large-scale, multi-site manufacturing network and is recognized for its focus on quality, innovation, operational excellence, and delivering high-quality food products to customers.

Job Title:

Location:

What you will achieve in this role:

Reporting to the Controller, the Senior Financial Analyst is accountable for supporting Plant Management through analysis of all operational results for two plants - Mississauga and North York. The individual will ensure high accuracy of all operational and financial reporting related to plant performance and the month-end close process, including insightful and timely analysis, with action-oriented variance reporting, and overall leading-edge financial support.

• Key Accountabilities:Ownership of daily, weekly, and monthly operational report preparation and analysis including, but not limited to yields, labour efficiency, inventory, expenses, partnering with Plant Management to identify and implement opportunities for improvement. Prepare, review, and distribute monthly Operational reporting packages;
• Owns the accuracy and valuation of inventory by maintaining strong controls and managing the month-end inventory roll-up process;
• Reconcile and analyze all manufacturing and purchase variances, providing business insight and impact these have on financial performance;
• Responsible for accurate and timely preparation, ongoing development and proper communication of accurate and consistent monthly financial performance reporting and analysis for month-end processes and value-add projects;
• Prepare applicable journal entries and balance sheet account reconciliations as required;
• Ownership of month end process and financial reporting for both Mississauga and North York plants, ensuring financials accurately represented;
• Identify opportunities to improve/expand plant reporting to enable better business decisions;
• Provide recommendations for streamlining existing processes and system to help generate synergies between locations;
• Support physical inventory counts, interim and year-end financial audits as required.
• What you must bring to this role:Professional Accounting Designation (CPA, CMA, CGA, CA) is preferable;
• 4-5 years of experience in a similar role in a manufacturing environment (food industry is an asset);
• A diploma/degree in accounting or finance and related account reconciliation experience is required;
• Proficiency in MS Office applications and Advanced knowledge with Excel (must be strong with Pivot Tables and file linking);
• Knowledge of financial/operational ERP System (experience with AS400 considered an asset).

Only those who are qualified will be contacted

This posting is for an existing vacancy and is intended to fill a current open position.

Additional Information

Background screening is required as part of the onboarding process. The type of screening required (criminal, credit, or other verifications) will vary based on the position and client requirements.

We use AI technology as part of our application review process to assist in screening and assessment. All applications are also reviewed by our recruitment team.

Robertson is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are a certified diverse supplier and actively seek to foster a representative and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, Aboriginal status, or any other legally protected factors. Join us in building a diverse and inclusive environment.