Financial Analyst – Manufacturing & Business Operations
$80,000–$95,000 year
On-siteMississauga, Ontario, Canada
Job Summary
Maintain and improve product costing models for distribution and manufactured product lines while analyzing standard versus actual costs to identify key profitability drivers. Prepare gross margin reporting by product, customer, and business segment, partnering with Operations and Supply Chain to validate material, labour, freight, and overhead assumptions. Monitor financial performance of integration and project-based activities, preparing revenue, cost, and margin reports from quotation through completion to support stronger financial controls. This role supports pricing decisions and budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis within a growing manufacturing and distribution organization. The candidate will provide financial insights to leadership regarding operational changes and business performance, collaborating with AR, AP, and General Ledger teams to ensure accurate reporting data.
Required Qualifications
- 3–5 years of experience in financial analysis, accounting, cost accounting, or manufacturing finance
- Must have a Canadian Pass Port
- Occasional travel may be required between company locations in Canada and the United States
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including: Pivot tables, Macros, Advanced formulas, Data analysis and reporting
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to translate financial data into actionable business insights
- Strong communication skills with the ability to work with cross-functional teams
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a growing business environment
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or distribution environment preferred
- Professional accounting designation or actively pursuing a professional designation
- Experience with EPICOR or similar ERP systems
- Experience with product costing and margin analysis
- Experience supporting project-based businesses
- Background in manufacturing operations finance
- Continuous improvement mindset
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