Financial Analyst

We seek a Financial Analyst to join our team and contribute to our continued growth. Come grow with us!

The Financial Analyst reports directly to and assists the Controller/US Accounting Manager. The Financial Analyst is responsible for analyzing and interpreting financial data and recommending changes to improve systems and financial performance; supporting the preparation of consolidated annual and quarterly financial statements; assisting with the preparation and posting of monthly journal entries; assisting in preparing specific internal management reports; and supporting business analysis.

Key Responsibilities include:

FINANCIAL REPORTING

• Collaborate with the Controller/US Accounting Manager in preparing the internal consolidated financial results, including a detailed review ensuring completeness and accuracy per the established reporting deadlines.
• Develop an understanding of the strategic business and utilize information to support other functions or information requests.
• Lead monthly department expense review meetings with Managers to ensure accuracy and appropriate management by departments.
• Prepare and enter monthly journal entries.
• Prepare and review monthly commissions.
• Prepare, review, and analyze ad hoc information requirements as they are requested.
• Update weekly surcharges in connection with Ops review and charge customers monthly.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities through various initiatives.
• Plan and implement other department-specific projects as required.
• Financial reporting development as required.

BUDGET AND FORECAST

• Complete monthly budget analysis against actual and forecasted values.
• Ensure monthly reporting incorporates the appropriate/consistent budget and forecast values.
• Assist in preparing budget details for department Managers.
• Respond to questions about budget details as required.

SUPPORT AND PROJECTS

• Provide auditors with support and analysis.
• Provide backup support to all functions within the Finance Department.
• Support annual standard cost roll.
• Support and review of inventory reporting and analysis.
• Investigate shipping and inventory issues as they arise.
• Ensure a culture of continuous improvement in the policies, systems, processes, and methods of the supported functions.
• Develop an understanding of the Business Intelligence Cube and utilize information to support other functions or information requests.
• Work closely with the Controller/US Accounting Manager, IT ERP project manager(s), and IT teams to develop enhancements to the ERP system and troubleshoot problems.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities through Transform initiatives.
• Plan and implement other department-specific projects as required.
• Financial reporting development as required.

Do you qualify? We are seeking:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or related field. Master’s Degree or CPA designation preferred.
• 5+ years of experience working in Finance/Accounting.
• Strong working knowledge of both IFRS and U.S. GAAP.
• Excellent computer skills – Excel, Word, Project.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical and business information and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.