Financial Analyst
- 201 Woodlawn Road West, Guelph, ON, N1H 1B8, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Apply by
- Experience
- Minimum 2 to 4 years of experience.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Financial Analyst
Position Summary:
Reporting to the Group Controller, this role is responsible for performing and presenting financial analysis. This role will also assist with monthly, quarterly and annual reporting requirements, along with other analysis and reporting as required.
Performance Expectations:
- Prepare consolidated financial reporting and variance analysis for senior management to support strategic decision-making.
- Assist with the preparation and consolidation of annual budget, five-year business plan, and bi-monthly forecasts.
- Assist in developing financial models for forecasting and analysis.
- Support and monitor the year-end external audit process.
- Ensure compliance with legislative requirements.
- Continuously maintain knowledge of all organizational accounting practices through seminars, webinars and professional conferences as needed.
- Perform other projects/analysis as assigned.
Credentials:
- Post-Secondary Education in Business, Accounting or related field or equivalent experience.
- Must have a CPA designation or actively working towards it.
Desired Characteristics:
- Minimum 2 to 4 years of experience.
- Must be highly analytical with sound business judgement, proven documentation skills and strong attention to detail.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills, with strong oral and written communication skills.
- Capable of working both independently and collaboratively within a team.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Confidentiality, discretion, integrity and good judgment are critical.
- Advanced Excel skills.
- Knowledge of ERP system IFS would be an asset.
- Knowledge and experience with Canadian GAAP and IFRS would be an asset.
What Linamar/Skyjack Has to Offer
Competitive Compensation
Employee Benefits package includes but not limited to, Drug, Dental & Vision etc.
Opportunities for career advancement.
Sustainability Counsel
Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.
About Skyjack:
Skyjack supplies construction rental companies globally with quality engineered, simple, and reliable access and telehandler equipment. Initially started as a scissor lift manufacturer in 1985 and has grown to become a world leader in the general Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) industry.
As a dominant player in a consistently evolving industry, skyjack employees thrive on absorbing new information and have a thirst for continuous improvement in their professional selves.
In 2002 Skyjack became a part of the Linamar Corporation and has since been able to leverage strategic partnerships and use the guidance of their parent company to rapidly change the face of the access industry.
Every aspect of the company is deeply rooted in Skyjacks safety initiatives as this can be an extremely challenging industry. Skyjack prides itself on being simply reliable and easy to do business with. This mission extends to the relationships with customers, suppliers, and employees.
We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet the full requirements for this position.
Linamar is committed to promoting accessible recruitment as outlined in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Linamar will attempt to accommodate persons with a disability in an appropriate and effective manner throughout all stages of the recruitment process. Accommodations will be provided upon request.
Linamar Corporation encourages applications from all qualified individuals and will reasonably accommodate applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process upon request
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Financial Analyst is responsible for performing financial analysis and supporting monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting requirements. They will also assist in preparing consolidated financial reports, budgets, and forecasts while supporting the year-end external audit process.
Requirements
Candidates must have post-secondary education in Business or Accounting and hold or be working towards a CPA designation. The role requires 2 to 4 years of experience, advanced Excel skills, and strong analytical capabilities.
Skills
- Financial analysis
- Financial modeling
- Variance analysis
- Budgeting
- Forecasting
- Consolidated financial reporting
- External audit support
- Accounting practices
- Advanced Excel
- IFS ERP
- Canadian GAAP
- IFRS
- Time management
- Communication skills
- Analytical skills
- Business judgment
Benefits
- Drug insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Career advancement opportunities
- Sustainability counsel
- Community outreach programs
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Finance & Accounting
- Manufacturing
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- Financial Analyst
- Group Controller
- Financial Analysis
- Reporting
- Variance Analysis
- Budgeting
- Business Plan
- Forecasting
- Financial Modeling
- External Audit
- Accounting
- CPA
- Excel
- IFS
- ERP
- Canadian GAAP
- IFRS
- Strategic Decision-making
- Compliance
- Manufacturing
- Mobile Elevating Work Platform
- Skyjack
- Linamar