Assistant Finance Manager

Johnson Electric•Hamilton, ON

9d•CA$100,000 - CA$120,000•Onsite

About The Position

As our next Assistant Finance Manager, you will partner closely with Operations, Engineering, and Commercial teams to provide accurate financial reporting, forward-looking analysis, and actionable insights. The role supports plant profitability, capital investment decisions, and continuous improvement initiatives within a powder metal automotive manufacturing environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
CPA or equivalent (or in progress)
3–7 years of experience in financial analysis, in a manufacturing or industrial environment
Strong understanding of accounting principles (IFRS)
Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capability
Strong communication and business partnering skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment
Experience with ERP systems (CMS preferred)

Nice To Haves

Experience in standard costing and manufacturing finance is an asset

Responsibilities

Prepare monthly financial reporting package including P&L, EBITA bridges, sales/product line analysis, cash flow, CAPEX, and variance analysis
Lead preparation of Budget, Forecast, and 5-year Strategic Plan
Provide clear commentary on financial performance and key drivers
Support month-end close activities and ensure accuracy of financial data
Partner with Plant Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and Commercial teams to support business decisions
Provide financial analysis for pricing, margin improvement, and cost optimization initiatives
Support investment proposals, capital expenditure analysis, and Payback and ROI evaluation
Translate operational data into financial insights to guide strategy
Support annual standard costing process and ongoing cost updates
Analyze product profitability, cost drivers, and margin performance
Collaborate with Cost Accountant to ensure alignment between operational data and financial outputs
Perform scenario analysis to support business planning and decision-making
Monitor and analyze key manufacturing KPIs (OEE, scrap, labor efficiency, throughput)
Support production performance tracking including inventory, scrap, and efficiencies
Link operational performance to financial outcomes and highlight improvement opportunities
Support continuous improvement initiatives and cost reduction programs
Monitor and validate financial impact of improvement projects
Partner with Global Controlling and Finance teams to ensure consistency and best practices
Manage and analyze large datasets to generate actionable insights
Support system improvements and reporting automation initiatives
Ensure data integrity and alignment across financial and operational systems
Support ad hoc financial analysis, reporting requests, and special projects as required