Financial Analyst
Base Compensation: ideally up to $72k
Reports to: Manager, FP&A
Client: Confidential
Location: GTA
SUMMARY:
Our brand name, leading North American Manufacturing client has engaged The STORY Group to recruit for a Financial Analyst role.
Reporting to the Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis, the Financial Analyst will contribute to the success of the organization by supporting the decision-making process through month end reporting and forecasting. In addition, the incumbent will liaise between the Sales Finance, Operations Finance, Accounting, and Engineering teams in providing ad-hoc support as required on various initiatives.
KEY FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:
The specific responsibilities of the role, while not limited to, include:
Prepare Financial analysis and forecasts for the use in the development of Financial business decisions
Develop and analyze reports to drive and improve key performance metrics
Create new and supplemental reporting methods to aid management in proactive problem solving
Analyze sales, margins, manufacturing, and other operating costs to determine the drivers of change
Participate in month end close process
Ongoing analysis/forecasting of P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow
Prepare monthly presentations for leadership team
Present financial results to senior leaders on ongoing basis
Participate in the development and submissions of annual budgets and quarterly forecasts
Ensure accuracy and integrity of the reporting systems
Provide ad hoc analysis that adds value to the business and allows for the making of strategically sound decisions
Participate with special projects as required
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:
Following are the minimum requirements for the position:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
Professional accounting designation preferred
2-4 years related experience Excel and PowerPoint
Advanced in Excel and PowerPoint
Experience in Hyperion Essbase an asset
Ability to understand mathematical relationships and financial ratios to business application
Excellent ability to analyze data and information
TO APPLY: Please submit your resume in confidence, by e-mail to: ian@storygroup.ca.
The STORY Group is committed to fair and accessible employment practices. Upon request, suitable accommodations are available under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) to applicants invited to an interview.