Senior Financial Analyst, Plant Finance

Description

Job Summary: The Senior Financial Analyst, Plant Finance partners with plant management and regional leadership to deliver financial insights, strengthen reporting processes, and drive operational efficiency. In addition to financial analysis and reporting, this role serves as the finance lead for assigned sites, with responsibility for selected aspects of the month-end close, reconciliations, and ensuring accuracy of plant financial results. The position also requires occasional travel to assigned plants within North America to support operational and leadership needs.

• Act as a key finance partner to plant management, translating financial results into actionable insights.
• Build strong partnerships with plant staff through regular interaction and quarterly onsite visits.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly operating statements with supporting analysis and commentary for senior leadership.
• Support the annual planning and forecasting process, including scenario modeling and variance analysis.
• Correlate operational data (e.g., production metrics) with financial results (costs, profitability) to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure cost accuracy by validating Bills of Material (BOM) and raw material usage.
• Develop, analyze, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs); support the evolution of KPIs in line with business needs.
• Develop, analyze, and report manufacturing product costs as required.
• Support pre-close and month-end close activities for assigned plants, including inventory counts, selected journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
• Monitor compliance with plant processes and collaborate with operations teams to address issues in a timely manner.
• Track performance against plans and forecasts, providing clear explanations for deviations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting; MBA preferred.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (JDE preferred) and advanced Excel.
• Solid understanding of accounting standards (IFRS and/or GAAP).
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting, management accounting, and budgeting.
• 5+ years of progressive financial analysis or accounting experience, ideally in a large, multi-site manufacturing environment.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to partner effectively across finance and operations.
• CPA, CMA, or equivalent designation preferred.

Benefits

• Dental Insurance
• Service Awards
• Employee Perks & Discounts
• RRSP Match Canada / 401k Match US
• Employee Assistance Program
• Vision Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Engagement Events
• Floating days
• Short term / long term disability
• Employee Support and Mental Wellness
• Life Insurance
• Health Insurance (includes teledoc, virtual health, FSA, HCSA)
• Paid vacation

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance