Senior Financial Analyst

Aplin; Orangeville; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks vacation

Vision & dental

Hybrid work

Remote flexibility

Ownership exposure

US operations exposure

AI-driven finance

Job summary

Aplin is recruiting an FP&A Associate in Orangeville, ON to join a growing family-owned manufacturing group. You will move beyond traditional reporting into hands-on financial analysis, costing, forecasting, and business decision‑making alongside ownership, the Controller, and operations.

The ideal candidate is a CPA or CPA‑candidate with a solid accounting foundation, 3–6 years of FP&A experience, and strong skills in cost accounting, financial modeling, and data analytics.

Qualifications

• CPA designation or CPA candidate.
• 3–6 years of accounting, finance, or FP&A experience.
• Strong cost accounting foundations in manufacturing.
• Strong Excel skills and financial modeling experience.
• Ability to connect financial results to operational performance.
• Interest in using AI tools to improve analysis.
• Experience working with operations and production teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and analyze product costing and profitability by product, customer, mold, and machine.
• Perform customer and product family margin analysis, including price, volume, and mix analysis.
• Support capital investment analysis and evaluate financial returns on major equipment.
• Build and maintain budgets, forecasts, models, and scenarios for Canada and the U.S.
• Collaborate with production and engineering on financial impacts such as scrap and capacity.
• Analyze and compare performance across Canadian and U.S. manufacturing ops.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and improved profitability.
• Leverage AI tools and dashboards to accelerate analysis for decision‑making.
• Translate financial data into insights for ownership and senior leadership.
• Support FP&A related to growth and expansion.
• Collaborate with Controller and finance/ops teams on ad hoc analyses.

Skills

Cost accounting

Financial analysis

Financial modeling

Excel

Communication

Analytical mindset

Cross-functional collaboration

Self-directed

Education

CPA designation or CPA in progress

Bachelor's in Finance/ Accounting

Tools

Power BI

SQL

Python

Job description

Our client, a rapidly growing, family-owned manufacturing organization, is looking for an FP&A Associate to join their finance team in Orangeville, ON.

This is an exciting opportunity for a CPA or CPA-candidate with a strong accounting foundation who is looking to move beyond traditional reporting and play a hands‑on role in financial analysis, costing, forecasting, and business decision‑making.

The successful candidate will work closely with ownership, the Controller, and operations while supporting a growing Canadian and U.S. manufacturing footprint.

Compensation, Benefits & Perks

• $100,000-$120,000, plus a bonus of up to 25%
• 3 weeks of vacation
• Vision and dental benefits
• Hybrid work model with 3 days on‑site in Orangeville, ON, with remote flexibility depending on location
• Opportunity to work directly with ownership and senior finance leadership
• Exposure to a growing U.S. operation and major capital investment initiatives
• Innovative environment with significant investment in AI and data‑driven financial analysis

Responsibilities

• Develop and analyze product costing and profitability by product, customer, mold, and machine
• Perform customer and product family margin analysis, including price, volume, and mix analysis
• Support capital investment analysis and evaluate the financial return of major equipment investments
• Build and maintain budgets, forecasts, financial models, and scenario analyses across Canadian and U.S. operations
• Partner with production and engineering teams to analyze financial impacts related to scrap, utilization, capacity, and production performance
• Analyze and compare operational and financial performance across Canadian and U.S. manufacturing operations
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, improved profitability, and operational efficiency
• Leverage AI tools, dashboards, and financial data to accelerate analysis and support business decision‑making
• Translate financial and operational data into clear insights and recommendations for ownership and senior leadership
• Support financial planning and analysis related to the company’s continued growth and expansion
• Collaborate closely with the Controller and broader finance and operations teams on ad hoc analysis and strategic initiatives

Qualifications

• CPA designation or currently in the final stages of the CPA program
• Approximately 3–6 years of relevant accounting, finance, or FP&A experience
• Strong foundation in cost accounting and/or management accounting, with the ability to apply these concepts in a manufacturing environment
• Strong Excel skills and experience building financial models
• Strong business acumen and the ability to connect financial results to operational performance
• Curious, analytical mindset with an interest in using AI tools and emerging technology to improve financial analysis
• Comfortable working directly with operations, engineering, and production teams in a manufacturing environment
• Self‑directed and comfortable working in a fast‑paced, growing organization
• Strong communication skills and the ability to turn complex financial information into practical business insights
• Manufacturing experience is considered an asset
• Public accounting experience followed by industry experience is considered an asset
• HBA, CFA Level 1, or similar business/finance education is considered an asset
• Experience with Power BI, SQL, Python, or other data analytics tools is an asset
• Exposure to cross‑border operations, FX, tariffs, or U.S. finance is an asset
• Openness to occasional U.S. travel is considered an asset, but travel is not required for the role

At Aplin — together with our brands CompuStaff, Impact Recruitment, and Vantix Systems — we connect great people with great organizations across North America. We believe diverse teams build stronger companies, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We use AI tools to assist in a fair and efficient matching process, helping our recruiters connect the right people with the right opportunities. To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits. Our recruitment services are always free for job seekers.Accommodation is available upon request throughout all stages of the recruitment process.