Financial Analyst II

Sofina Foods Inc•Mississauga, ON

3d•CA$64,393 - CA$92,082•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Controller, the Financial Accountant is accountable for analysis of the Financial Statements for two plants and the consolidated results - Mississauga and North York. The individual will ensure the accuracy of the financial statement close process, performance of internal controls (including account reconciliations), analysis and timely, insightful, action-oriented variance reporting and overall leading-edge financial support.

Requirements

A diploma/degree in accounting or finance and related account reconciliation experience is required;
Proficiency in MS Office applications and advanced knowledge with Excel is required;

Nice To Haves

Professional Accounting Designation (CPA, CMA, CGA, CA) is preferable;
2-3 years of experience in a similar role in a manufacturing environment (food industry is an asset);
AS400 knowledge is an asset.

Responsibilities

Provide analysis and commentary to financial results (target audience includes Corporate Finance and Plant Operations);
Preparation and analysis of key operational and financial reports as part of monthly packages;
Standard cost and variance analysis, yield reporting and understanding of bill of materials;
Ownership of the item master, standard costing processes and related analysis providing insight into financial impacts and recommendations for better business decision making;
Utilities analysis and reporting;
Identify opportunities to improve/expand plant reporting to enable better business decisions;
Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations including, but not limited to bank reconciliations, intercompany invoicing and reconciliation, inventory, capital assets, trade spend and other liability accruals;
Prepare ad hoc analysis as required by sales, plant manager, business performance and other departments;
Provide recommendations for streamlining existing processes and system to help generate synergies between locations.