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Sr. Finance Analyst

Overview

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Senior Analyst, Finance (Sr. FA) assists in coordinating the financial reporting and analysis activities in the Brandon operations. This position works closely with operations to accurately reflect the results, ensure internal controls are in place and monitored, and provide expertise and support.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Compile, report and provide explanations for variances/vitals weekly
• Investigate variances, determine root causes, and recommend actions to minimize
• Provide overhead management support to assigned Budget Manager and Finance Manager
• Analysis on all aspect of the P&L. Understand cost driving activities and provide analytics to assist management. Put controls in place to minimize variances and meet with stakeholders to review monthly results
• Assist in the annual overhead budgeting process
• Prepare and submit monthly financial statements for facilities operations, and provide financial support on a regular basis
• Investigate operations overhead variances, understand root causes, and recommend actions to reduce overhead
• Compile and analyze all key tasks of the period end close process
• Review all balance sheet accounts relating to Brandon Manufacturing and ensure controls are in place, and items are accounted for.
• Completion of all Capital audits of profit improvement projects and present findings to key stakeholders.
• Review, understand and educate on key industry benchmarks studies to Brandon Manufacturing teams.
• Collaborate with Finance Manager on special projects as assigned.
• Provide coverage for Finance Team Members as required.
• Design, test, implement and maintain procedures
• Provide leadership in formulating reports (both recurring and ad-hoc) which highlight opportunities and our progress in minimizing costs.
• Provide analytical support to the Brandon facility.
• Be active and participate in Six Sigma projects. Strive to Six Sigmatize the FA function
• Supervise and develop direct reports to maximize their performance and contributions.

POSITION OUTCOMES:
• Critical weekly and monthly deadlines are met and provide accurate and timely reporting
• Overhead management support provided to Assigned Budget Manager
• Support Plant Continuous Improvement projects and achievement plant targets
• Developmental criteria of direct reports are achieved each year

Qualifications

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:
• Business Degree or Diploma
• Accounting designated or working towards designation
• 2-3 years Manufacturing Accounting experience

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
• Proficiency with MS Office, especially Excel and MS Access
• Exposure to SAP environment an asset
• Self motivated with ability to work autonomously
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Strong leadership and team building skills
• The ability to work cross-functionally
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities

Contact

Interested Candidates may apply directly to this role by visiting our CareerSite at https://www.mapleleaffoods.com/careers/job-search/

Job Details

Application End Date
Job Category
Business
Employment Type
Full-time, Regular
Job Location
Brandon
Salary
Annual