Senior Financial Analyst

at  Lambert Nemec Group

SENIOR FINANCIAL ANALYST

Lambert Nemec Group, Winnipeg’s leader in Permanent Accounting & Finance Recruitment, has partnered with our client, an international manufacturing company, to recruit a talented & analytical manufacturing Senior Financial Analyst. The Senior Financial Analyst will be passionate about analytics and providing value to an exceptional employer. Excellent professional growth in this role to be a key member of the finance team and provide financial direction to the operations team.

REQUIREMENTS:

The successful candidate will hold a recognized Canadian Accounting designation CPA (CA, CGA, CMA) with a minimum 3 years experience in public practice or financial analyst

• Exposure to standard and/or job costing is a benefit.
• An active communication style who wants to interact with operations to impact profitability.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail with excellent oral and written communication abilities.
• Advanced software skills including MS Excel & large ERP systems.

The responsibilities of the Senior Financial Analyst will include:

• Prepare and review weekly and monthly financial statements including budget/forecast vs. actual performance
• D evelop & enhance the standard costing system including analysis of material & labor variances, bill of material accuracy, etc
• Perform business case financial modeling, trend, and benchmarking analysis.
• Improve inventory control for Raw Materials, WIP, and Finished Goods.
• Management reporting
• Monthly financial close processes
• Forecasting activities
• Prepare annual budget
• Conduct analysis & review of new product costing and pricing to support business planning.