Senior Financial Planning and Reporting Analyst

If so, we are working with a well-established company in Hamilton, Ontario, seeking a skilled professional to join their growing team!

Advantages
-Competitive base salary
-Health and dental benefits
-RRSP match program
-Free on-site parking
-Hybrid working schedule
-Support for CPA annual dues and professional development

Responsibilities
Reporting to the Manager of Financial Reporting and Analysis, your duties and responsibilities will include;

-Evaluate, develop, and implement financial systems, policies, and internal controls to ensure compliance with accounting principles and maintain the integrity of financial data
-Analyze job costs, gross profit margins, and key financial metrics to identify trends and optimize performance
-Deliver detailed cost analysis and provide recommendations to senior management to support strategic planning
-Assist in preparing year-end financial statements and working papers for external audits, as well as overseeing annual inventory counts
-Generate monthly management reports, financial forecasts, annual budgets, and long-term financial plans
-Consolidate and interpret financial data (e.g., budgets and income statement forecasts) in alignment with corporate goals
-Identify opportunities to reduce costs and enhance financial performance through innovative strategies
-Structure complex financial reports which summarize business risks, historical trends, and future projections
-Build financial models, conduct benchmarking, and analyze processes to improve financial decision-making
-Study historical performance and industry trends to develop reliable financial forecasts
-Provide actionable insights to senior analysts and executives based on thorough financial analysis
-Track financial performance by comparing actual results to forecasts and investigating variances
-Ensure data accuracy by verifying and reconciling transactions, identifying discrepancies, and implementing corrections
-Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support financial planning, reporting, and operational efficiency
-Stay informed on industry advancements, financial best practices, and regulatory changes to continuously enhance expertise

Qualifications
-Minimum 3 years of experience in financial analysis, reporting, or a related role within the construction or heavy manufacturing industries
-Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Commerce, or a related field
-CPA designation (or in progress) is preferred
-Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and SQL is required
-Experience working with ERP systems is considered an asset
-Strong knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act and its relevance to financial operations
-Ability to assess the financial impact on product and service quality for end customers
-Commitment to delivering high-quality work within budget and timelines.
-Proactive approach to continuous improvement initiatives and process optimization.

Summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a financial professional with strong analytical skills and a passion for driving business performance. If you thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoy making a tangible impact through financial insights, we encourage you to apply!

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.