Senior Financial Analyst

Our client, a leading cosmetic company is looking for a Senior Financial Analyst to join their growing team in North York.

Working Location: North York, ON.

The Senior Financial Analyst is a member of our business team, he/she will be part of a fast-paced, energetic environment where he/she will play a key role supporting the finances, reporting, HR, and operations of our organization. Ongoing accountabilities include financial reporting, financial planning, data consolidation and analysis, budgeting, accounting and control, accounts receivable/payable and inventory management.

Other specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Financial Planning and Business Analysis:

• Conduct basic to complex processes and data analysis. Compile and analyze information, design and prepare spreadsheet and data queries.
• Support with the development and tracking of key business metrics.
• Review and maintain the Company's cash flow, including forecasting, planning, and management.
• Assist with the preparation of sales budgets and forecasts.
• Conduct ad hoc analysis of reporting requests from various departments and stakeholders

Accounting and Administration:

• Financial reporting includes account analysis, physical inventory control, internal controls, preparation of government remittances, forecasting/budgeting, maintaining of capital and fixed assets.
• Support purchasing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, systems and processes to ensure the integrity of transactions in compliance with policies, guidelines and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Evaluate transactions and record to the general ledger to ensure financials are accurate and complete

System Improvements

• Automation and integration of business processes.
• Analyze internal business procedures and determine the appropriate modifications to be applied to the ERP system or other software.
• Troubleshoot system process and systems issues within NetSuite and connections to other 3rd party EDI / Warehousing systems.
• Generate Standard Operating Procedures as required to inform and educate on new processes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Other specific experience and qualifications include:

• Post-secondary degree in Finance, Commerce, or Accounting.
• Professional accounting designation or currently in pursuit of CPA
• Strong internal finance skills including, but not limited to, budgeting and planning, financial systems, management reporting, internal and external controls and accounting.
• 3-5 Years experience in Finance department in CPG or Manufacturing industries
• Deep understanding of standard business processes and accounting impact.
• Excellent computer and technical skills; understanding of computer science and programming is preferred
• Advanced experience in MS Excel, creating and working with complex worksheets (macros, pivot tables).
• Experience with NetSuite or similar ERP system is preferred

Key Competencies Required:

• Ability to make sense of ambiguity
• Excellent analytical and logical reasoning skills, plus excellent organization skills.
• Excellent attention to detail
• Exceptional planning and organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize, and multi-task to meet tight timelines
• Strong interpersonal, communication and time management skills
• Superior communication skills and ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with various levels of staff within the company and other organizations.

How to Apply:

Please send your resume to careers@gc-employment.com with the subject of "Senior Financial Analyst_North York", thank you.

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