Sr. Finacial Analyst

at  Johnson Electric

Join Our Team as a Sr. Financial Analyst at Johnson Electric!
Location: Ancaster, ON, Canada (onsite)
Your Mission, Should You Choose to Accept It:
As our next financial analyst, you’ll be at the forefront of providing strong financial leadership and contributing to all areas of plant management. The Sr. Financial Analy is responsible for coordinating plant budget and business planning activities in alignment with corporate policies and practices. Your expertise in financial management and accounting will be crucial in driving our success and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Technological Leadership: Be part of a company that is a leader in its field, driving technological advancements.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible working hours and policies that support a healthy work-life balance.
• Recognition Programs: Programs that recognize and reward employee achievements and contributions.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Maintain financial control and plant performance reporting system (financial statements, KPIs) in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Report weekly and monthly sales by part/platform to senior management.
• Prepare monthly reporting package for senior management, including financial bridges and variance analysis.
• Prepare and maintain Product Line Financials to assess program profitability, gross margins, and customer quotations.
• Review and track continuous improvement (CI) projects.
• Prepare balance sheet review packages for the parent company under IFRS guidelines.
• Submit monthly financial results to the parent company using Cognos.
• Prepare year-end audit file and assist in the external audit process.
• Track capital expenditure budgets and ensure expenditures do not exceed authorized levels.
• Monitor and report the status of significant commercial issues impacting financial performance.
• Prepare annual business plans, capital budgets, and monthly rolling forecasts.
• Prepare capex payback/ROI analysis and control IPP process.
• Prepare full cycle monthly closing (AR, AP, Inventory, & Fixed Assets on a 2-day close cycle).
• Ensure General Ledger (G/L) mapping is correct and in accordance with parent company guidelines.
• Maintain project costing systems for control of tooling, capital, and Canadian Scientific Research and Experimental Development Tax Incentive Program (SRED) projects.
• Supervise processing of invoices for payment and manage timing of disbursements.
• Prepare cash flow forecasts for Corporate and analyze free cash flow.
• Prepare monthly and yearly forecasts and budgets.
• Lead and motivate staff in the Finance department, ensuring continuous training and development.

What We’re Looking For:

• College Diploma or University Degree in Business with an Accounting major.
• Must possess or be working towards Accounting Designation, CPA (CA/CMA/CGA) or equivalent.
• Ideally 8-10 years of progressive financial management experience, with no less than 3-5 years in a leadership role in a fast-paced, global manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of accounting concepts (IFRS).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel) and appropriate software knowledge (Hyperion, Cognos).
• Highly adaptable with the ability to interact effectively with Senior Management, Plant Operations personnel, Auditors, and various Financial personnel at other divisions.
• Experience in manufacturing operations is required, emphasis on automotive is preferred.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal communication skills, a sense of urgency, and superior critical problem-solving abilities.
• Travel may be required.
• Proficient in English (both spoken and written.

How to Apply:
Apply online at

www.johnsonelectric.com

• We can’t wait to meet you!

Come join our global, inclusive & diverse team
Our purpose is to improve the quality of life of everyone we touch through our innovative motion systems. We are a truly global team bound together by our shared values. Our culture is built on the diversity, knowledge, skills, creativity, and talents that each employee brings to the company. Our people are our company’s most valuable asset. We are committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace where employees of different backgrounds feel valued and respected, regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity or religious background. We are committed to inspiring our employees to grow, act with ownership and find fulfilment and meaning in the work they do

• Maintain financial control and plant performance reporting system (financial statements, KPIs) in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Report weekly and monthly sales by part/platform to senior management.
• Prepare monthly reporting package for senior management, including financial bridges and variance analysis.
• Prepare and maintain Product Line Financials to assess program profitability, gross margins, and customer quotations.
• Review and track continuous improvement (CI) projects.
• Prepare balance sheet review packages for the parent company under IFRS guidelines.
• Submit monthly financial results to the parent company using Cognos.
• Prepare year-end audit file and assist in the external audit process.
• Track capital expenditure budgets and ensure expenditures do not exceed authorized levels.
• Monitor and report the status of significant commercial issues impacting financial performance.
• Prepare annual business plans, capital budgets, and monthly rolling forecasts.
• Prepare capex payback/ROI analysis and control IPP process.
• Prepare full cycle monthly closing (AR, AP, Inventory, & Fixed Assets on a 2-day close cycle).
• Ensure General Ledger (G/L) mapping is correct and in accordance with parent company guidelines.
• Maintain project costing systems for control of tooling, capital, and Canadian Scientific Research and Experimental Development Tax Incentive Program (SRED) projects.
• Supervise processing of invoices for payment and manage timing of disbursements.
• Prepare cash flow forecasts for Corporate and analyze free cash flow.
• Prepare monthly and yearly forecasts and budgets.
• Lead and motivate staff in the Finance department, ensuring continuous training and development