Senior Financial Analyst

Acara Solutions; Toronto; On-site; CAD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm seeks a Senior Financial Analyst in Toronto. The role involves financial reporting, budget management, and working with stakeholders in supply chain operations. Candidates should have strong analytical skills, advanced Excel proficiency, and a relevant degree. Experience in consumer packaged goods is a plus. This is a temp to direct position with a competitive pay of $32.00/hr.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of related experience in financial analysis or accounting.
• Experience in supply chain or consumer packaged goods is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Consolidate and review financial results and perform variance analysis.
• Communicate results to Supply Chain and Finance leaders.
• Work closely with stakeholders on product costs and capital investments.
• Lead the annual budget process for the Supply Chain team.
• Develop and optimize financial databases and reports.
• Assist with forecasting and analytics.
• Train the Supply Chain team to enhance financial acumen.
• Manage reporting for sustainability programs.

Skills

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Strong analytical skills

Attention to detail

Clear communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Ability to multitask

Proactive team player

Education

University or College degree in Accounting / Finance / Business

CPA designation or enrollment in CPA Certification Program

Job description

Job Description

Are you a Senior Financial Analyst looking to join one of the top companies in the Bakery and Food Manufacturing industry?

Are you looking to further your career and grow?

Do you have experience in supply chain or consumer packaged goods?

If you answered yes to those three questions, then apply today!

Acara Solutions seeks highly qualified candidates to work onsite with our client in Etobicoke, ON. Interested?

Here’s what you’d do:

• Consolidate and review weekly and monthly results, performing root cause variance analysis versus budget, prior year, and other benchmarks as necessary.
• Communicate business results to Supply Chain and Finance leaders.
• Work closely with various stakeholders, providing analysis on product costs, new projects, continuous improvement initiatives, and capital investments.
• Lead the annual budget process for the Supply Chain team.
• Accountable for the development, production, and optimization of information databases and standard reports.
• Reviews classifications of expenses for accuracy and appropriateness.
• Assists with forecasting and analytics.
• Train and develop the Supply Chain team's financial acumen.
• Leverage previous experience and learn to optimize current reporting and daily tasks.
• Manage the reporting for the Blue Box recycling program as part of sustainability efforts.
• Other Ad-hoc financial / business reporting as necessary.

Here’s what you’ll get:

Pay: $32.00 / hr.

Hours: 40 hours / week.

Length: Temp to Direct.

Sounds like a good fit?

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About Acara Solutions

Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

• Preferred post-secondary education and related experience of 3 to 5 years
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Possess strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Ability to communicate clearly with a variety of audiences
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask in a high paced work environment
• Must be a proactive, team player who has the ability to work with limited supervision
• University or College degree in Accounting / Finance / Business
• CPA designation or enrollment in CPA Certification Program considered an asset
• Experience in supply chain and / or consumer packaged goods considered an asset

Additional Information:

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check and a drug screen.

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race / Color / Gender / Religion / National Origin / Disability / Veteran.