Financial Analyst

Financial Analyst – Manufacturing Finance

Full-Time | Permanent

Location: Mississauga, Ontario

A well-established North American manufacturing organization is seeking a Financial Analyst to join its Plant Finance team. This role partners closely with plant operations and finance leadership to support financial reporting, operational analysis, forecasting, and business decision-making within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

This opportunity is ideal for a finance professional who enjoys working cross-functionally, supporting operational leadership, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives within a large-scale manufacturing setting.

Why Join

• Opportunity to work closely with plant leadership and operations teams

• Exposure to manufacturing finance, costing, and operational analytics

• High-visibility role with strong career growth potential

• Collaborative and performance-driven culture

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits

What You’ll Do

Month-End Close & Financial Reporting

• Support monthly and quarterly close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, inventory support, and variance analysis

• Prepare operating statements and financial reports with detailed commentary for leadership review

• Assist with product costing analysis and manufacturing cost reporting

• Validate Bills of Material (BOM) and raw material usage for cost accuracy

Operational Finance & Business Partnership

• Partner with plant management to provide financial insights and operational support

• Analyze production metrics, yields, scrap, and operational KPIs to identify improvement opportunities

• Support KPI development, tracking, and reporting

• Monitor plant process compliance and escalate issues where appropriate

• Build strong relationships with operations and plant personnel through ongoing collaboration

Planning & Forecasting

• Assist with budgeting, annual planning, and forecasting processes

• Support scenario analysis and performance tracking against budget and forecast

• Provide variance analysis and commentary on operational and financial performance

Projects & Continuous Improvement

• Participate in cross-functional projects and ad hoc financial analysis

• Contribute to process improvements and operational efficiencies

• Continue developing expertise in manufacturing finance and costing methodologies

What You Bring

• 3–5+ years of progressive finance or accounting experience

• Manufacturing industry experience preferred

• Strong understanding of cost accounting, budgeting, and financial analysis

• Knowledge of IFRS and/or GAAP standards

• Experience working with ERP systems (JDE experience considered an asset)

• Advanced Excel and analytical capabilities

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced operational environment

Nice to Have

• CPA/CMA designation completed or in progress

• MBA or advanced business education

• Experience partnering directly with plant operations teams

• Exposure to manufacturing KPIs and operational analytics

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field

• Strong financial reporting and analytical skills

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

• Detail-oriented mindset with strong problem-solving abilities