Financial Analyst, Accounts Payable

BRP•Valcourt (ville), QC

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for a Financial Analyst, reporting to the Head of the North America Shared Services Centre, who will be assigned to Accounts Payable to help us ensure accounting rigor, compliance and cash flow optimization. In this role, you will be a key contributor to the reporting and presentation of performance metrics for the teams involved in Accounts Payable.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field.
Five (5) years of experience in finance, accounting, or financial analysis, ideally in a structured environment with SOX controls.
An excellent understanding of accounting closing processes, account analysis, and budget management.
Experience in cash flow forecasting and managing cash outflows.
Advanced mastery of Excel and experience with BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, Snowflake, etc.).
Experience in the automation and optimization of financial processes.
The ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously, with attention to detail and analytical rigour.
Critical thinking and a proactive approach to enhancing current practices.

Nice To Haves

CPA certification would be an asset.
Knowledge of financial ERPs, notably SAP (ECC, S/4), would be an asset.

Responsibilities

Oversee month-end accounting by ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial statement items related to accounts payable.
Analyse and reconcile assigned general ledger accounts to identify and resolve any anomalies. Enter accounting entries into the system after conducting analysis and reconciliations.
Perform SOX controls and ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal policies.
Engage in the financial planning and budgeting process to forecast trends and enhance the management of financial resources.
Produce and optimize cash flow forecasts by predicting cash outflows and collaborating with the treasury department.
Participate in working capital improvement initiatives in collaboration with the purchasing team by maintaining the effective tools needed to monitor supplier payment terms.
Develop, update, and automate KPI dashboards to offer a clear vision of performance to both operational teams and management.
Utilize analytical and BI tools to produce strategic insights and support decision-making.
Optimize financial processes by suggesting improvements and integrating automation solutions.