Senior Financial Analyst, Plant Finance

Vaco Recruiter Services; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Financial Analyst for a prominent company in Mississauga. The ideal candidate must have over 5 years of experience in financial analysis and accounting, preferably in a large manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include supporting month-end activities, preparing operating statements, and ensuring cost accuracy. The role offers a competitive salary range of $100,000 - $115,000 per year with opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Excellent work-life balance

Supportive management

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive financial analysis or accounting experience, ideally in a large, multi-site manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Support pre-close and month-end close activities for assigned plants.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly operating statements with supporting analysis.
• Ensure cost accuracy by validating Bills of Material (BOM) and raw material usage.
• Develop, analyze, and report manufacturing product costs.
• Act as a key finance partner to plant management.
• Correlation of operational data with financial results.
• Development of key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Monitor compliance with plant processes.
• Support the annual planning and forecasting process.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Accounting

Cost Management

Communication

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting

MBA

CPA, CMA, or equivalent designation

Job description

About the Company

Our client is a global leader in commercial manufacturing.

Why Work Here

• Excellent work life balance
• Great dynamic
• Supportive Manager who wants this person to grow and willing to train / develop

About the Opportunity

• Support pre-close and month-end close activities for assigned plants, including inventory counts, selected journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly operating statements with supporting analysis and commentary for senior leadership.
• Ensure cost accuracy by validating Bills of Material (BOM) and raw material usage.
• Develop, analyze, and report manufacturing product costs as required.
• Act as a key finance partner to plant management, translating financial results into actionable insights.
• Correlate operational data (e.g., production metrics) with financial results (costs, profitability) to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Develop, analyze, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs); support the evolution of KPIs in line with business needs.
• Monitor compliance with plant processes and collaborate with operations teams to address issues in a timely manner.
• Build strong partnerships with plant staff through regular interaction and quarterly onsite visits.
• Other projects as assigned.
• Support the annual planning and forecasting process, including scenario modeling and variance analysis.
• Track performance against plans and forecasts, providing clear explanations for deviations.

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting; MBA preferred.
• CPA, CMA, or equivalent designation preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive financial analysis or accounting experience, ideally in a large, multi-site manufacturing environment.

Salary Range

$100,000 - $115,000 / year

How to Apply

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You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.