At a Glance
- Tasks: Analyze financial data, support budgeting, and improve profitability in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
- Company: Growing manufacturing organization in Chatham-Kent, ON.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, full-time position, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Ideal for detail-oriented individuals who thrive in fast-paced environments.
- Why this job: Make an impact by driving financial decisions and collaborating with diverse teams.
- Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in finance or related field; 3-5 years of financial analysis experience.
The predicted salary is between 75000 - 110000 $ per year.
Location
Chatham-Kent, ON
Job Type
Full-time, Permanent
Salary
- About the Opportunity
- We are currently recruiting for a
Financial Analyst to join a growing manufacturing organization in the Chatham-Kent area.
This role is ideal for a finance professional who enjoys working with numbers, analyzing business performance, and partnering with different departments to support better financial and operational decisions.
You will work closely with Finance, Operations, Engineering, Costing, Sales, and Program Management teams to analyze financial and operational data, identify trends, monitor performance, and support cost improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyze financial and operational data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
- Support budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and variance analysis.
- Prepare monthly and ad-hoc management reports, dashboards, and KPI analysis.
- Analyze business cases for new programs, capital investments, and cost-reduction initiatives.
- Support
Material Cost Reduction (MCR) initiatives through data analysis and reporting.
- Review data accuracy, reporting processes, and calculation methodologies.
- Work with cross-functional teams to improve profitability and cost competitiveness.
- Support manufacturing plants during product launches, engineering changes, and design modifications.
- Conduct competitive benchmarking and industry trend analysis.
- Identify financial or operational risks and communicate issues to management.
- Recommend improvements to financial processes, reporting, and workflows.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in
Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics , or a related field.
3–5+ years of experience in financial analysis, accounting, FP&A, or a similar role.
- Manufacturing or automotive industry experience is strongly preferred.
- Experience with budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial reporting.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including
Pivot Tables, complex formulas, and data analysis .
- Experience working with
ERP systems and financial reporting tools.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work with large datasets and turn information into clear business insights.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong attention to detail and accountability.
- Assets
- Experience with
Power BI, SQL, or other data visualization/analytics tools .
- Automotive Tier 1 or OEM experience.
- Experience with manufacturing costing, capital investment analysis, or cost-reduction programs.
- What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone who can do more than simply prepare financial reports.
The successful candidate will be comfortable digging into the numbers, understanding what is driving business performance, and communicating those findings to stakeholders.
If you have strong Excel and financial analysis skills and enjoy working in a manufacturing environment, we would like to hear from you.
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Financial Analyst employer: Canadian Executive Search Group
Join a dynamic manufacturing organization in Chatham-Kent, ON, where your financial expertise will directly impact business performance and operational success. We foster a collaborative work culture that values innovation and continuous improvement, offering ample opportunities for professional growth and development. With competitive salaries and a commitment to employee well-being, we provide a rewarding environment for finance professionals eager to make a meaningful contribution.
Contact Details:
Canadian Executive Search Group Recruitment Team
