We are offering an exciting opportunity in Edmonton, Alberta for a Financial Analyst with a leader in the manufacturing industry. The successful candidate will provide finance support to the business.
This position is primarily responsible for improving the performance of the business by providing timely commercial analysis as part of the monthly reporting process, business planning, and other business analysis. This position will also assist in the completion of the budgeting and forecasting process.
Responsibilities:
• Routine journal entries, reconciliations, and ledger analysis
• Completion of month end processing of results and associated schedules and validation of business financials
• Working with repairs and maintenance team on key capital projects
• Additions, disposals and overall review of capital assets
• Monthly depreciation calculation & reconciliations
• Inventory adjustment journal entries
• Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly and annual forecasts
• Gain an understanding of shutdowns, projects, manufacturing changes etc. and how they relate to financial performance
• Build relationships with operations to help them understand their costs and key business drivers
• Monitor, audit, and report any DOA infringements
• Liaise with external and internal auditors; and the tax consultants
• Undergraduate degree in Finance, Accounting, or another business-related field
• In pursuit of or recently completed CPA designation is considered an asset but not required
• A minimum 3-5 years of experience in a financial analysis position
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, experience using ERP systems
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work within tight deadlines and prioritization of work to achieve them
• Self-motivated, action oriented and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment or independently on routine tasks.
• Results-oriented business mindset
• Eager to learn and take on new challenges
• Previous audit and manufacturing accounting experience considered an asset