The Senior Financial Analyst will be a key contributor to the Reporting and Compliance team within Cambridge life sciences systems business (>$500 Mn in Revenue).
This role combines strong technical expertise with business acumen, focusing on financial reporting, planning, forecasting, and business partnering.
The SFA will play a key role in month end close/reporting, reconciliations, cash forecasting, foreign exchange analysis, audits, and preparation of accurate and timely financial reports.
The role will report to the Finance Manager (Reporting and compliance).

Requirements

Degree in Finance or Accounting
Ideally have CPA designation or enrolled in CPA program
A minimum of 5+ years of accounting experience is preferred
Advanced knowledge of ERP systems (JD Edwards preferred) and Microsoft Outlook
Superior Excel skills: Pivot tables, lookups, complex formulas, modelling, etc.
Ability to determine relevant information for the target audience to provide informational requirements in a meaningful manner.
Must be hands-on, detail-oriented, able to consistently meet deadlines, and can conduct in-depth financial analysis and present it in a clear and concise manner
Strong organizational, planning, time management and problem-solving skills.
Critical thinker.
Highly motivated, dependable, and customer-focused team player
Enjoys working in an exciting, fast-paced, results-driven environment with a big focus on streamlining
Must have a willingness to get their hands dirty and to resolve complex issues.
Has a flair for identifying and resolving issues promptly.
Can work quickly and accurately.
Independent and able to work with minimal supervision and guidance in a team-oriented work environment.

Benefits

Annual Performance-Based Incentive Bonus
5% RRSP match
Stock purchase plan
Starting 3 weeks of vacation
Benefits package (health and dental) + $600 health spending account
Half-Day Fridays
Continuous learning and career growth with global mobility opportunities.

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial reportingplanningforecastingreconciliationscash forecastingforeign exchange analysisauditsfinancial analysisExcelERP systems

Soft Skills

detail-orientedtime managementproblem-solvingcritical thinkingcustomer-focusedteam playerorganizational skillsplanning skillsability to meet deadlinesindependent work

Certifications

CPA designationenrolled in CPA program