Financial Analyst, Financial Planning

at  Honda Canada

Job Description:
Support the achievement of corporate objectives by compiling and reporting on budget and forecast information for both internal and external customers. This role will also compile and provide monthly management reporting of actual financial results.

POSITION PROFILE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• University-level education; accounting or business degree preferred
• Professional accounting designation (CPA) [or actively pursuing]
• 1-3+ years of progressive finance experience preferred. Budget experience would be an asset
• Excellent communication, verbal and written with ability to build collaborative relationship
• Attention to detail is essential with focus on high quality of deliverables
• Ability to adapt, learn quickly and take initiative
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and work independently under pressure within strict deadlines
• Sound analytical thinking and problem solving
• Experience with an ERP system preferred (SAP experience would be an asset)
• Effectively manages tasks in changing environment, often under pressure and within rigid time constraints
• Develops and maintains good working relationships with all members of the team
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with internal departments and affiliated subsidiaries
• Enjoys team building approach of management and department - shares results
  Honda Canada Inc. is committed to providing accommodation in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, upon request. The accommodation will take into account the applicant’s accessibility needs.
  If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please email Human Resources at accessibility@honda.ca or call (905) 888-4331

• Coordinate and compile quarterly/annual budget/forecast for internal and external reporting
• Effectively gather data from various stakeholders for budget/forecast creation
• Prepare detailed gross profit variance analyses and budget reports for global consolidation
• Provide timely and relevant reporting and analyses of performance against budget and historical results to facilitate sound decision making
• Prepare budget review presentations and management reporting packages
• Responsible for segments of monthly accruals, analysis and quarterly reporting packages
• Proactively pursue continuous improvement of financial information systems and processes
• Support the implementation/upgrade of relevant systems
• Support compliance activities, audits, SOX, etc.
• Independently manage assigned initiatives with professional judgement and skill
• Work closely within team of Financial Analysts