senior financial analyst

Elby Professional Recruitment Inc; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A Canadian manufacturing company is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to manage month-end close activities and contribute to process improvements. The ideal candidate has over 3 years of experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment, preferably in food or beverage, and holds a CPA designation or is nearing completion. Strong Excel skills and excellent communication abilities are essential. The role offers an on-site work arrangement with opportunities for remote work after training.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience within a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Food or beverage manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Flexibility to accommodate a dynamic work schedule.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation of financial close processes.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations ensuring accuracy.
• Manage the fixed asset subledger and monitor depreciation.

Skills

Advanced proficiency in Excel (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables)

Exceptional communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Time management skills

Education

CPA designation or nearing completion

Job description

Our client, a large, privately owned and Canadian manufacturing company, is actively seeking a driven and detail-oriented Senior Financial Analyst . This is an exciting opportunity for a professional who thrives in a fast-paced setting, enjoys uncovering financial insights, and is eager to make a significant impact within a collaborative team.

The successful candidate will play a crucial role in managing month-end close activities, investigating transactions, and contributing to process improvements. This position offers the chance to apply strong financial accounting concepts and a sense of urgency to directly support the finance leadership.

Work Arrangement :

On-site initially, with opportunity for one day from home once trained

This position requires the candidate to split their office time between two locations within the GTA

Key Responsibilities

• Support the preparation and completion of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, including participation in physical inventory counts for multiple facilities.
• Prepare and analyze detailed balance sheet reconciliations for non-subledger accounts, ensuring accuracy and completeness of all amounts reflected on the company’s balance sheets.
• Manage and maintain the fixed asset subledger, verifying accuracy and validity of assets; monitor monthly depreciation and review deposit accounts to confirm assets are properly capitalized with appropriate useful lives.
• Record and reconcile all payroll-related journal entries and accruals in a timely and accurate manner.
• Perform daily bank reconciliations, initiate wire transfers, and prepare weekly cash flow forecasts to support liquidity management.
• Develop a strong understanding of the standard costing system and assist in reviewing production variances to ensure accuracy and reasonableness.
• Collaborate in year-end audit processes, preparing and providing supporting documentation to ensure compliance and accuracy of financial reporting.
• Take initiative in pursuing feedback and contributing to continuous improvement within the finance function.
• Communicate clearly and proactively, identifying opportunities for process improvement and seeking guidance when needed.

Qualifications and Experience

• 3+ years experience within a high-volume manufacturing environment; food or beverage manufacturing experience is a plus
• CPA designation or nearing completion is strongly preferred
• Advanced proficiency in Excel (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables) is required, and will be assessed.
• Exceptional communication, organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills, including a willingness to share ideas, ask questions, and suggest improvements.
• Flexibility to accommodate a dynamic work schedule, competing priorities / tight deadlines, and to commute to two locations as business needs dictate.

This posting is for an open vacancy currently available within our client's organization. Interested and qualified candidates please apply today. We would like to thank all applicants however only those under consideration will be contacted.

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