Senior Financial Analyst

Winoa, the world leader in the steel abrasive industry for more than 60 years and world leading service partner has a wide range of employment opportunities in North America. Our success is undoubtedly due to all of our employees who are both talented and motivated by the achievement of new challenges.

We are always looking for good people!!!

Job Opening: Senior Financial Analyst

The Financial Analyst is focused on analyzing and interpreting the financial results and communicating insights to the business. This role is hands on and will require initiative, the ability to work independently, and a roll up your sleeves attitude. This role will be instrumental in understanding sales, margin, and production costs for North American operations. Further, costing (cost accounting entries), trending, and associated analytics for actuals/forecasting/budgeting will be part of the scope. This role will also own the end-to-end budgeting process for North America. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fantastic finance team and really see it all!

Objectives

- Decipher system parameters and pull data and information

- Support monthly reporting, including sales/GM and production analytics

- Work with supply chain and sales to understand inventory and pricing positioning vis a vis sales forecast

- Create clear, relevant dashboards that assist in driving the business forward

- Own annual budget and co-own monthly forecast processes

- Provide business insights at both plant and executive partnering level

- Manage all month end processes (work in conjunction with another analyst; duties to be divided during month end as relevant).

- Work to improve and streamline processes, understanding current IT infrastructure and push for data-driven decision making.

- Assists in preparation of schedules for outside auditors

- Analyzes and fully explains variances (to prior periods, budget, forecast), with an eye to improving forecast accuracy.

- Assist with enforcing inventory procedures and controls

- Support of ERP implementation

- Consolidation of financials

- Risk and opportunity management and execution

- Significant ad-hoc analysis requiring attention to detail

- Other as required

REQUIREMENTS

- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; MBA preferred

- Accounting Designation desired but not required; understanding of accounting journal entries and inventory valuations are required

- Minimum 5+ years combined experience in accounting and finance in manufacturing

- Previous experience in financial reporting/analysis, budgeting, forecasting

- Experience in sales reporting & dashboard creation

- Understanding and experience with multi-currency, multinational organization

- Experience and exposure to AS400/Hyperion/M3 an asset

- Excellent knowledge of Excel (expert level) and MS Office

- Solid knowledge of accounting functions and understanding of inventory and cost accounting entries

- Detail oriented, organized, flexible, self-motivated

- Proven ability to meet deadlines, work in a fast-paced environment

- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact with high credibility at all levels of the organization

- Sense of urgency

- High level of functionality and perseverance

- Travel between sites within North America, and in particular to the United States may be required.

WHAT WINOA OFFERS:

- Competitive Compensation: We offer market-leading pay and performance-based incentives that reward excellence and dedication.

- Comprehensive Benefits Package: Enjoy robust health, dental, and vision coverage, along with retirement savings plans and employer contributions.

- Work–Life Balance: Paid time off, flexible scheduling, and hybrid work options help you maintain a healthy balance between your career and personal life.

- Positive, Collaborative Culture: Our team thrives in an open, inclusive, and supportive environment where new ideas are encouraged and successes are celebrated.

Diversity & Inclusion:

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

Accommodations:

If you require an accommodation during the application or interview process, please let us know. We will work with you to ensure your accessibility needs are met.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00-$100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Casual dress

- Dental care

- Employee assistance program

- Extended health care

- Life insurance

- On-site parking

- Paid time off

- RRSP match

- Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Welland, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- Are you currently Located in the Niagara Region

Work Location: In person