Financial Analyst – Co-op

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

Job Description Summary: Support the finance team in Canada by performing a combination of Financial Accounting and Management Reporting activities within the organization. Support the site on a rotational basis in Operations Finance, Commercial Finance, Financial Planning & Analysis and Controllership to assist the teams on specific projects and tasks to deliver outstanding customer feedback. Essential Functions: • Participate in month end close activities and act as a delegate for key tasks when needed. • Gather documentation for the annual audit and tax review requirements. • Review and reduce aged payables to improve Paid on Time metrics. • Create and update standard operating procedures to ensure consistency across sites. • Attend and review select inventory cycle counts. • Participate in fixed asset counts and assist with the maintenance and clean-up of the fixed asset ledger. • Monitor and review monthly HST transactions for accuracy and completeness and investigate / correct discrepancies as needed. • Monitor and review the completeness of labour hours reported for SRED eligible projects. • Assist the team with the management of inventory and annual standard cost rollover calculations. • Actively participate in tier meetings for either the manufacturing or packaging areas • Deliver financial and operational performance analysis, including product portfolio, to drive profitability using the Practical Process Improvement (PPI) Business System • Partner with business unit (BU) area managers to promote financial transparency and accountability. • Drive BU performance through established metrics (Absorption, Materials Usage Variance, Purchase Price Variance, Direct Labour efficiency) • Update weekly BI reports for overtime, labour efficiency and headcount. • Update weekly & daily revenue & performance trackers. • Work with BU area managers to understand routings and update when vital. • Complete actual vs. standard cost reporting by product to drive operational efficiencies. • Assist with updating monthly cost trackers and labour reports and preparing budget vs. actual variance analysis. • Maintain a safe working environment and report potential hazards. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Education: High school diploma/General Educational Development (GED) Certificate is required Working towards Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance Experience: University Student in Year 3-4 Equivalency: Equivalent combinations of education, training, and relevant work experience may be considered. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to prioritize multiple projects, work in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines. Knowledge of Systems: SAP and Hyperion an asset. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Strong customer focus and drive for results with strong problem-solving abilities. Capable of setting clear priorities, organizing work, and making quality decisions. Demonstrated computer proficiency with Microsoft Office programs. Proficiency with the English Language.