Senior Financial Analyst - Accounting/FP&A

Palfinger; Niagara Falls; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

Career growth opportunities

Inclusive culture

Job summary

PALFINGER invites you to join our Niagara Falls, Ontario facility as Senior Financial Analyst—Accounting & FP&A. This full-time, on-site role combines financial reporting with forward-looking planning to support profitability and strategic decisions.

You will join a results-oriented Finance team across North America, driving budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and internal controls while partnering with Operations to improve cost management and pricing.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related discipline; a professional designation is preferred.
• At least five years of progressive experience in accounting, financial analysis, FP&A, or a combination of these areas.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, reconciliations, internal controls, and month-end close processes.
• Demonstrated experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling, and variance analysis.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, strong analytical and communication abilities, and experience with SAP or a comparable ERP system preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements, account reconciliations, month-end reports, and supporting financial documentation.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting activities, including detailed variance analysis.
• Analyze financial and operational performance and clearly communicate key findings to business leaders.
• Partner with Operations to improve profitability, cost management, pricing, and cost recovery.
• Maintain internal controls and support audits, business cases, scenario models, management presentations, and ad hoc financial analyses.

Skills

FP&A

Budgeting

Forecasting

Variance analysis

Excel

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

For more than 90 years, PALFINGER has set benchmarks with innovative crane and lifting solutions worldwide. As a leading technology and mechanical engineering company, we transform customer needs into seamlessly integrated solutions while providing opportunities for our people to grow, collaborate, and push beyond limits. We foster an environment where we reach up, reach out, and reach beyond. Become part of our team and let's lift each other to create what's next.

Senior Financial Analyst - Accounting & FP&A

Reach beyond with PALFINGER as our Senior Financial Analyst - Accounting & FP&A at our Niagara Falls, Ontario facility. In this full-time, on‑site role, you will combine financial reporting and accounting expertise with forward-looking financial planning, analysis, and business support. Reporting to the VP of Finance, you will deliver insights that strengthen profitability, cost management, and strategic decision‑making. You will join a results-oriented Finance team supporting financial activities across the North American region.

Your Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements, account reconciliations, month‑end reports, and supporting financial documentation.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting activities, including detailed variance analysis.
• Analyze financial and operational performance and clearly communicate key findings to business leaders.
• Partner with Operations to improve profitability, cost management, pricing, and cost recovery.
• Maintain internal controls and support audits, business cases, scenario models, management presentations, and ad hoc financial analyses.

Your Qualifications

• Post‑secondary degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related discipline; a professional designation is preferred.
• At least five years of progressive experience in accounting, financial analysis, FP&A, or a combination of these areas.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, reconciliations, internal controls, and month‑end close processes.
• Demonstrated experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling, and variance analysis.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, strong analytical and communication abilities, and experience with SAP or a comparable ERP system preferred.

What We Offer

• Annual salary range of $90,000-$130,000 CAD
• Competitive compensation and performance rewards
• Comprehensive benefits package with flexible options
• Paid time off
• Opportunities for continuous learning and career growth
• A supportive environment built on respect, integrity, openness, and inclusion

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled