Senior Financial Analyst

Acuity; Montreal; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Acuity Inc. is seeking a finance leader to support our Canadian Manufacturing Facilities in Greater Montreal and the US. This role partners with plant operations to drive financial performance through reporting, analysis, and close processes.

The position is hybrid, with 2-3 days on site at our Montreal facilities and up to 20% travel. A strong accounting/finance background and bilingual English-French skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance required; MBA and/or CPA preferred.
• 3+ years of finance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 20%.
• Must be able to work onsite 2-3 days per week at a Montreal facility.
• Proven ability to build strong relationships with site leaders and influence decisions.

Responsibilities

• Partner with plant leadership and educate on the impact of operational decisions on financial results.
• Collaborate with operations, sales, engineering, and procurement to ensure team synergy.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and targets.
• Oversee the monthly financial close process for the plant and respond to ad hoc requests.
• Prepare and review operational KPIs.
• Other tasks as required by the organization.

Skills

Bilingual French and English

Financial modeling

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance

MBA/CPA preferred

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.

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Acuity Inc. will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. This includes any Agency that is an approved/engaged vendor but does not have the appropriate approvals to be engaged on a search.

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.