Sr. FP&A Analyst

The International Group, Inc.; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Dental care

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Extended health care

Life insurance

On-site parking

Paid time off

Job summary

The International Group, Inc. is seeking a Senior Analyst, FP&A to join our Finance team in Toronto. This role drives financial insight, supports strategic decision-making, and enhances reporting and forecasting across the organization.

Ideal candidates excel in financial modeling, data analysis, and accounting fundamentals, with the ability to back up Controllers when needed and to partner with site and corporate finance teams across Canada and the US.

Qualifications

• Professional accounting designation (CPA) or financial certification (CFA) is required.
• 5–10 years FP&A, accounting, or financial analysis experience in a multi-site, multi-currency manufacturing environment.
• Experience in oil & gas, industrial gases, chemical processing, or complex batch manufacturing preferred.
• Advanced Excel financial modeling (index/match, Power Query, scenario planning, sensitivity analysis).
• SQL and/or Power BI for data retrieval, modeling, and visualization.

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain financial models to support forecasting, budgets and long-range planning.
• Translate operational drivers into financial outcomes with business leaders.
• Analyze financial and operational data; build dashboards and KPI reports.
• Support month-end close, reconciliations, and cost accounting fundamentals.
• Communicate insights clearly to non-financial audiences and collaborate cross-functionally.

Skills

Financial modeling

Data analysis

Accounting fundamentals

Communication

Problem solving

Education

CPA designation

CFA certification

Tools

SQL

Power BI

Excel

ERP systems (SAP, JD Edwards, Oracle, Dynamics)

Job description

IGI is seeking a detail-oriented and experiencedSenior Analyst, FP&Ato join our Finance team. This role will play a critical in driving financial insight, supporting strategic decision-making, and enhancing reporting and forecasting capabilities across the organization.

TheSenior Analyst, FP&Arequires a highly analytical problem‑solver who can go beyond surface-level symptoms to identify root causes, develop sustainable solutions, and communicate insights in a clear, business‑friendly manner.

The ideal candidate is exceptionally strong in financial modeling, data analysis, and accounting fundamentals, with the ability to step in as a back‑up to plant or corporate Controllers when needed.

Responsibilities

Financial Planning, Forecasting and Modeling

• Build, enhance, and maintain sophisticated financial models in Excel that support forecasting, annual budgets, long‑range planning, and scenario analysis.
• Ensure models are dynamic, assumption‑driven, and easily updated as business conditions change.
• Partner with business leaders to translate operational drivers into financial outcomes.

Data Analysis and Insights

• Extract, transform, and analyze financial and operational data using SQL, Power BI, or related tools.
• Build dashboards, KPI reports, and analytics that help leadership identify trends, risks, opportunities, and performance gaps across multiple manufacturing sites.
• Support continuous improvement of reporting processes, system integrations, and data governance.

Problem Solving and Operational Support

• Act as a first‑line problem solver—digging into data and processes to identify root causes, not just symptoms.
• Lead or support investigations into variance drivers, cost changes, margin compression, productivity issues, or other anomalies.
• Propose data‑driven corrective actions and track implementation progress.

Accounting and Controls Support

• Provide strong accounting expertise to support Controller teams, including month‑end close activities, reconciliations, journal entry review, and cost accounting fundamentals.
• Serve as a reliable back‑up to site or corporate Controllers as needed.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, financial policies, and audit requirements.

Communication and Stakeholder Engagement

• Translate complex financial outputs into clear, concise insights tailored for non‑financial audiences.
• Prepare executive‑ready presentations, summaries, and recommendations—going beyond sending spreadsheets to deliver the underlying narrative.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with Operations, Supply Chain, Sales, and Corporate Finance.

Required Qualifications

• Professional accounting designation (CPA) or financial certification (CFA) is required.
• 5–10 years progressive FP&A, accounting, or financial analysis experience within a multi‑site, multi‑currency manufacturing environment.
• Experience in oil & gas, industrial gases, chemical processing, or complex batch manufacturing industries is strongly preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel financial modeling (index/match, Power Query, scenario planning, sensitivity analysis, etc.).
• Strong working knowledge of SQL and/or Power BI for data retrieval, modeling, and visualization.
• Demonstrated ability to break down complex problems and identify true underlying issues.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to distill information clearly and succinctly.
• Experience supporting both corporate and plant‑level finance teams.
• Exposure to ERP systems common in manufacturing (e.g., SAP, JD Edwards, Dynamics, Oracle).
• Experience in cost accounting and operational performance analytics.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) in our hiring process. All applications are reviewed using standardized screening questions to ensure alignment with job requirements.

Vacancy status

This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

Who we Are

The International Group, Inc. (IGI) is recognized as the world’s only fully integrated wax producer.

IGI is the preferred strategic partner for companies seeking value throughout the entire supply chain. Whether it’s production, quality control, innovation, or research, IGI is committed to delivering the appropriate product to its customers promptly and for every purpose.

IGI operates in locations withinCanada(Toronto, ON) and theUnited States(Titusville and Smethport, PA, Oshkosh, WI, Baytown, TX, Richmond, CA, Picayune, MS, Woods Cross, UT, and Evanston, WY.

IGI is committed to a diverse workforce as an Equal Opportunity Employer (Women, People with Disabilities, Indigenous Peoples, and Visible Minorities) and aims to maintain an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported.

We thank all interested applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We thank the staffing industry for their interest but ask not to be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $100,000.00-$120,000.00 per year

• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off

Experience

• hands on progressive FP&A, accounting or financial analysis: 5 years (required)
• Advanced financial modeling: 2 years (required)
• SQL and or Power BI: 2 years (required)
• exposure to ERP systems (JDE, SAP, Oracle, Dynamics): 2 years (required)