Managing the financial planning process, including but not limited to budgets, forecasts and annual operating plans
Supporting full budget cycle including budget to actual variance analysis, monthly forecasting and regular financial model building, while managing timelines to meet requirements set by the business leads
Monitoring financial performance and key performance indicators (KPI’s), identifying and highlighting trends and presenting findings/recommendations to the Senior Controller and the leadership team
Working through large data sets using Microsoft Excel and other data tools to understand key business and industry trends and recommend necessary action
Preparing financial reports for Senior Leadership Team and cost center managers
Developing scenario analyses to support decision making
Supporting the Accounting team during monthly, quarterly and annual reporting cycles including but not limited to review of financial statements, providing commentary and reporting to Corporate office and site leadership
Assisting in due diligence of new opportunities including return on investment and net present value analyses
Requirements
Post secondary diploma/degree from a college or university in Accounting and/or Business
MBA and/or CPA strongly preferred
7+ years of related experience preferably in a publicly traded company, multi-national organization or an accounting firm
Excellent Microsoft Excel and strong financial modelling skills
Must be able to work with PowerPoint
Excellent communication skills (oral and written)
Able to work effectively as part of a team, ability to work with cross-functional teams and to train staff to follow procedures and use system tools
Excellent analytical skills to collect data, understand significance, explain issues, and recommend solutions
Ability to work with integrated ERP systems/consolidation tools preferably SAP and SAP BPC
Must be able to quickly adapt and learn new tasks independently in a rapidly changing environment
Naturally curious; if something seems out of the norm you want to roll up your sleeves and figure out what’s going on
Ability to embrace change with enthusiasm for continuous improvement
Benefits
Paid Time Off
RRSP with Employer Match
Health and Wellness Benefits
Learning and Development Opportunities
Competitive Pay
Referral Program
Recognition
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Inclusive & Supportive Culture
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
financial planningbudgetingforecastingvariance analysisfinancial modelingscenario analysisdata analysisfinancial reportingreturn on investment analysisnet present value analysis
Soft skills
communication skillsteamworkanalytical skillsadaptabilitycuriosityproblem-solvingcross-functional collaborationtrainingenthusiasm for changecontinuous improvement