Financial Analyst, Junior

Linamar Corporation • Guelph, ON

14h

About The Position

Responsible for performing and presenting financial analysis, tracking the costs of current products and supporting special projects to ensure they remain on budget while maintaining acceptable gross margins. This role will also assist with monthly, quarterly and annual reporting requirements, along with other analysis and reporting as required.

Requirements

• A university degree in Accounting, Business or a related discipline.
• Candidate should be enrolled, or be prepared to enroll, in the CPA program.

Nice To Haves

• 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 systems, IFS, and OneStream would be an asset.
• Knowledge and experience with Canadian GAAP and IFRS would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present various analysis for senior management to support strategic decision-making.
• Ensures that new product development projects are completed on time, on budget with acceptable gross margins.
• Passionately pursue cost reduction targets, on new and existing products.
• Analyze and compare the cost of new products to existing products and prepare sensitivity analysis.
• Work closely with Engineering, purchasing and new product development teams.
• Support the month-end close process with a focus on sales and inventory accounts.
• Assist in developing financial models for forecasting and analysis, focused on Sales and Profit Margin.
• Support the year-end external audit process.
• Perform other projects (automation, AI efficiency) and analysis as assigned.

Benefits

• Opportunities to grow your career.
• Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.
• Social committees and sports teams
• Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level