Financial Analyst

Scope of Position:

Support the Controller and finance team by preparing, analyzing, and maintaining financial reports, forecasts, reconciliations, and operational data. Assist in identifying trends, explaining variances, improving reporting processes, and providing accurate financial information to support business decisions and company profitability.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A):

• Assist with the preparation of weekly and quarterly forecasts, ensuring inputs are accurate, complete, and aligned with company targets.
• Analyze variances between actual and forecasted results and summarize key drivers for management review.
• Use financial data to support decision-making and help identify opportunities to improve profitability and cost control.
• Support the development of annual budgets, projections, and financial planning schedules.

Financial Reporting & Forecasting:

• Prepare monthly financial reporting schedules and supporting analysis, ensuring accuracy and completeness of information.
• Assist with balance sheet reconciliations and the preparation of financial reports for Controller review.
• Track and report on key financial and operational metrics, highlighting trends and areas requiring follow-up.

Operational Support:

• Work with Department Managers and the General Manager to provide financial and operational analysis as requested.
• Support the financial administration of suppliers and ensure the timely processing of accounts payable and receivable.
• Support inventory and costing analysis, including tracking inventory trends, reviewing standard costs, analyzing variances, and assisting with cost updates and related reporting.

Internal Controls & Process Improvement:

• Support internal controls by maintaining accurate financial records and following established reporting and reconciliation procedures.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and assist in implementing more efficient financial reporting and analysis tools.
• Promote and apply Kaizen principles to drive continuous improvement in financial operations.

Leadership & Collaboration:

• Collaborate with the finance team and cross-functional departments to gather information, resolve issues, and support reporting requirements.
• Communicate financial information clearly and professionally to internal stakeholders.

Other Duties:

• Perform other duties as required, including special projects and ad-hoc financial analysis.

  Key Relationships

• Collaborates with Department Managers, the General Manager, and the Financial Controller to provide timely and accurate financial and operational insights.
• Prepare and summarize financial data for review by the Controller and management team.
• Engages with external auditors, suppliers, customers, and government bodies for reporting purposes.

Basic Requirements

• CPA designation or active enrollment in the CPA program is preferred.
• 2+ years of accounting or financial analysis experience, preferably with exposure to financial planning, forecasting, and reporting.
• Experience working in a project-driven, manufacturing environment.
• Strong proficiency in Excel and other financial modeling tools.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and data-driven decision-making skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization and communicate financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
• Experience with ERP systems and financial reporting tools; SAP experience is preferred.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, reconciliations, accruals, and financial analysis.
• Big 4 public accounting experience is considered an asset.

Pay Range-$70,000.00 to $80,000.00

Benefits:

• Extended Health, Dental and Vision Care
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• RRSP and DPSP Match
• Paid Time Off
• Two paid Multimatic Days
• Multimatic Clothing Program
• Multimatic Summer Programs (We have Soccer and Baseball teams!)
• Safety Shoe & Prescription Safety Glasses Reimbursement
• Company Events including Holiday BBQs and Christmas luncheon
• On-Site Free Parking

This job posting is for an existing vacancy. The total cash compensation range for this position is expected to be:

$57,658.00 - $107,000.00

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If you are interested in this position, apply by sending us your cover letter and resume.

We thank all interested candidates in advance; however, only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

As part of our commitment to ensuring our employment practices are fair, accessible, and inclusive of persons with disabilities, recruitment-related accommodations for disabilities, are available upon request throughout the recruitment and assessment process for applicants with disabilities.