Manufacturing Financial Analyst

Weir•Nisku, AB

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Finance Analyst is a crucial member of the plant management team. This role reports to divisional finance directly and has a dotted line to the Site Managers of the Covington and Nisku sites to support achieving the plant’s performance objectives. Weir ESCO is a global leader in mining technology for a sustainable future, helping customers extract resources more efficiently and sustainably. The company focuses on moving less rock, using less energy, using water wisely, and creating less waste to drive the shift to smart, efficient, and more sustainable mining.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting or closely related field required.
At least 2 years financial analysis experience or 3+ years’ public accounting experience working with manufacturing clients would be considered equivalent.
Requires proficiency with MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), including strong Excel skills.
Must be permanently authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
Any equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered for candidates that have the ability to perform the objectives above.

Nice To Haves

CMA or MBA is a plus but not required.
Experience with Oracle, Power BI, and OneStream is a plus.

Responsibilities

Partner with site leadership to connect financial performance with business strategy, providing insights, targets, and incentives that drive results, while building strong cross-functional relationships and fostering a cost-conscious culture across the operation.
Lead accurate financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and month-end close activities. Deliver key performance insights, facilitate management reviews, and provide scenario analysis that supports informed business decisions and achievement of financial targets.
Own standard costing processes, ensuring accurate product costs, BOMs, routings, and inventory valuation. Collaborate across Finance, Supply Chain, HR, and Operations to optimize inventory performance, resolve system issues, and improve cost visibility.
Leverage tools such as Oracle, Power BI, OneStream, and data warehouses to deliver actionable insights. Develop a deep understanding of manufacturing operations through shop floor engagement, continuous improvement initiatives, and operational partnership.
Drive continuous improvement in financial processes, controls, and manufacturing accounting practices. Ensure compliance with IFRS while identifying opportunities to increase efficiency, strengthen governance, and support operational excellence.
Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.