Senior Financial Analyst (FP&A)
About The Position
The Senior Financial Analyst, Life Sciences Segment will support the planning, forecasting, reporting, and financial analysis activities for the Life Sciences Segment (LSS) of ATS. The role will be primarily focused on FP&A and segment consolidation, including monthly results analysis, forecast coordination, annual operating plan support, and preparation of insights for segment leadership. This role will work closely with finance teams across LSS divisions in Canada, the United States, and Europe to consolidate financial and operational performance, prepare segment-level reporting, and provide clear analysis to support business decisions. The position requires strong analytical capability, attention to detail, business partnership skills, and the ability to translate financial data into meaningful insights for leadership.
Requirements
- A university degree or college diploma in business, finance, accounting, or a related field is required.
- Minimum 3-5 years of progressive finance experience, preferably in FP&A, financial reporting, business analysis, or operational finance.
- Strong financial analysis, forecasting, budgeting, and reporting skills, with the ability to interpret results and communicate key insights clearly.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while collaborating effectively in a team-oriented environment.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to coordinate across divisions, functions, and geographies.
- Hands-on, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills are required.
Nice To Haves
- CPA, MBA, or progress toward professional accounting or finance designation is considered an asset.
- Experience with consolidation, management reporting, variance analysis, and preparation of executive-level financial materials is an asset.
- Experience with ERP and reporting systems, preferably JD Edwards or similar platforms, is an asset.
Responsibilities
- Support the monthly consolidation and analysis of Life Sciences Segment financial and operational results across divisions.
- Prepare segment-level FP&A deliverables, including monthly performance packages, forecast updates, annual operating plan support, and ad hoc financial analysis.
- Analyze division performance, revenue, margin, cost trends, backlog, working capital, and key operational metrics to identify risks, opportunities, and business drivers.
- Coordinate with divisional finance teams to ensure accurate, timely, and consistent submission of financial information for segment consolidation.
- Assist in the preparation of financial materials for business reviews, forecast reviews, annual operating plan discussions, and leadership presentations.
- Develop clear variance analysis and commentary to explain performance against plan, forecast, and prior periods.
- Be responsible for managing management cost center at segment level.
- Support the identification of key business drivers and performance indicators across divisions and revenue streams.
- Prepare and maintain segment reporting requirements, including recurring management reports, scorecards, and supporting schedules.
- Support continuous improvement of reporting processes, templates, and analytical tools to improve accuracy, efficiency, and insight generation.
- Perform benchmarking, trend analysis, and business case support using internal and external data where applicable.
- Partner with other members of the Finance team on special projects, process improvements, and ad hoc leadership requests.
- Ensure all business activities are performed with the highest ethical standards and in compliance with the ATS Code of Business Conduct.
- Adhere to all health and safety rules and procedures.
- Follow applicable ATS Finance policies, procedures, and control requirements as part of day-to-day responsibilities.
Benefits
- Compensation: $84,000 to $115,000 CAD per year
- Annual Performance-Based Incentive Bonus
- 5% RRSP match
- Stock purchase plan
- Starting 3 weeks of vacation
- Benefits package (health and dental) + $600 health spending account
- Half-Day Fridays
- Continuous learning and career growth with global mobility opportunities.
- A chance to contribute to something bigger - advancing the future of healthcare through automation
- tuition reimbursement program
- individual development programs
- commitment to promoting from within
- overtime pay eligibility
- Employee Incentive Bonus program
- comprehensive health and dental benefits including Lifestyle Spending Account
- 5% RRSP matching program
- optional Employee Share Purchase Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
