Assistant Analyst Jobs in Hamilton, ON (NOW HIRING)

The Senior Financial Analyst plays a key role in supporting financial planning, reporting, and decisionmaking across the organization.

This position is responsible for analyzing financial and operational performance,

preparing management reports, and updating forecasts.

The Senior Financial Analyst partners closely with crossfunctional teams to improve financial performance, support strategic initiatives,

and enhance financial processes and controls.

TRAVEL Must be a Canadian Citizen with an Active Canadian Passport

International travel may be required for this position to visit other sites and attend meetings or training as needed.

POSITION SPECIFICATION

QUALIFICATIONS/KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE

Undergraduate degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related discipline.

CPA certification required.

5 – 10 years of progressive experience in accounting, finance, FP&A or related analytical role.

Strong experience in financial analysis, forecasting, and management reporting

Experience with product costing or cost modelling is highly preferred

Experience working with cross functional stakeholders and senior leadership

Mining, manufacturing, CPG, finance or related experience is an asset.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for management

Perform variance analysis versus budget, forecast, and prior periods; identify key drivers and trends

Partner with business stakeholders to understand underlying causes and validate assumptions

Update periodic forecasts, incorporating actual results, business assumptions, and outlook changes

Assist in the annual budgeting and long range planning processes

Develop and maintain financial models to support planning, forecasting, and scenario analysis

Assist in building, maintaining, and improving product cost models

Analyze material, labor, overhead, and other cost components

Support cost updates, standard cost reviews, and margin analysis

Partner with Operations and Accounting to ensure cost accuracy and transparency

Conduct ad hoc financial and operational analyses in support of management requests

Support annual insurance renewal process

Support special projects, acquisitions, integrations, or transformation initiatives

Identify and implement improvements to financial models, reporting tools, and processes

Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and consistency across financial systems

Assist in developing standardized reporting and best practices across the organization

SCOPE/DIMENSIONS

The incumbent interacts with all levels of hourly, staff and management employees, senior leaders, and external contacts (e.g. government agencies, legal counsel, external auditors, etc.) responding to higher level requests for information.

The incumbent provides a critical role in the business ensuring key job responsibilities as mentioned above are fulfilled.

The incumbent must be aware of and follow the plant’s environmental policy and environmental management system and participate in environmental training meetings as scheduled.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position works within an office environment but may be required to meet with or train supervisors, managers, or employees in the production area, in which the incumbent may be exposed to noise and the production processes taking place in the immediate area.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The incumbent may be required to sit for long periods of time while performing work on a computer at a desk. Use of standard office equipment is required. The incumbent may be required to visit the plant as needed. Personal Protective Equipment is needed to be worn while in the plant.

PERSONAL SKILLS/COMPETENCIES

Strong business acumen and attention to detail

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines

Proactive and inquisitive mindset with strong appetite for learning and explore beyond the surface

Self-motivated and comfortable working independently and collaboratively

Strong analytical, problem solving, organizational and time management skills.

Ability to always maintain confidentiality.