We searching for a Finance Business Partner to join our Halton headquartered client. Our client is a global distribution company with locations across Canada. In the role of Finance Business Partner, you will support the Regional Leader in providing financial analysis and reporting to support business decisions to grow both top line revenues and bottom line profits. As the Finance Business Partner, you will play a pivotal part in the financial management of the business, providing vital input into decision-making processes, and ensuring financial integrity throughout all aspects of the operations. This is a hybrid position which requires up to 3 days per week onsite.
To be considered for the position of Finance Business Partner, you must have a strong foundation in financial planning and analysis. Perhaps you are currently a Senior Financial Analyst looking for the next step in your career. You are naturally inquisitive, always go above and beyond and can challenge the business to improve where necessary. You are not simply a CPA who will sit at your desk to reconcile g/l accounts and prepare financial statements. You enjoy getting out there to collaborate with Operations and teams across the organization. You are someone who thrives in a fast-paced and demanding environment and love to understand the business from end to end. You do not shy away from analyzing the company's financial position from all angles: revenues, margins, labour and overhead, expenses and working capital.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Performance Analysis
Budgeting and Forecasting
Accountability and Performance Management
Business Review and Reporting
Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement
• Demonstrated proficiency in annual budget and budget processes
• Experience working closely with Business Units
• Strong background in financial planning and analysis
• Proficient in financial reporting and variance analysis
• Expertise in analyzing business performance, and business performance management
• Familiarity with SOX - Sarbanes-Oxley compliance
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc), Power BI, advanced Excel and Tableau
• CPA designation or late stages of the program preferred
• Must be inquisitive and willing and able to go above and beyond to help the business succeed