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Ref. no.: 8753

Country Financial Analyst

Position: Not specified

Start: As soon as possible

End: Not specified

Location: Mississauga, Canada

Method of collaboration: Project only

Hourly rate: Not specified

Latest update: Oct 1, 2024

Task description and requirements

Country Financial Analyst

Requisition ID: 8753

Location:

Mississauga, ON, CA, L4V 1S7

Pay Type: Salary


Objective & Overview



The Country Financial Analyst provides management reporting, financial analysis, and decision support. 
This position works to improve understanding of key business drivers and maximize results within the country/segments/markets. 
The Analyst works closely with, and in support of, the Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis.



Responsibilities

Safety:



Communicating, improving and adhering to safety policies in all work environments



Month end Activities and Reporting:



Performing month end activities i.e. journal entries. Lead a team of segment analyst in the coordination and consolidation of month end reporting requirements.
Reporting encompasses financials, key performance indicators and commentary explaining business.



Account Reconciliations & Variance Analysis:



Analyzing and reconciling accounts and cost centers.
Performing variance analysis and account reviews to make sure balances are in line with expectations.
Developing commentary to explain major variances.



Financial Campaigns:



Assisting with planning and execution of various financial campaigns throughout the year.
Forecast, budgeting, cost action planning, audits and ad hoc campaigns.
Holding planning meetings with stakeholders involved to establish key deliverables and the processes to execute the campaign.
Developing templates and processes to ensure proper validation and consolidation at a segment and country level.
Ensuring alignment with Group and Regional requirements and targets.



Reporting Compliance:



Collaborating and monitoring with various reporting system owners to ensure proper account mapping, LHARP compliance and reporting views are established.
Systems include SAP ECC, SAP FC, Qlikview and BPC.



Process Improvement:



Continuously reviewing for process improvement.
Utilizing reporting tools to making processes efficient. (i.e. developing a report in a system to automate the delivery)



Accounting Standards Compliance:



Assisting ensuring compliance and implementation of accounting standards (i.e. IFRS standards)



Relationship with Others



Actively working with segment analysts, FP&A manager, financial directors and Head of finance.
Collaborating with shared services (ABS & NABS), department directors/managers (i.e. Treasury, Tax)



Specific Accountabilities:



Adheres to health and safety practices and policies 
Support of month end close & related activities 
Timely delivery of analytical & Ad hoc request in support of country reporting
Provide accurate financial modelling support including forecast and budgets
Continuous process improvement including automation & efficiency 



Dimensions



This position will directly report to the FP&A manager



Qualification Profile



Undergraduate degree in Finance or Accounting or Business/Commerce degree
3 - 5 years professional experience required
Enrollment in a Professional accounting program (CA, CMA, CGA or CPA) preferred
SAP FC/SAP ECC/BPC experience an asset
Strong ability to work independently
Advanced MS Excel and Access skills for reporting and data analysis
Advanced MS Powerpoint skills for presentation to senior management
In depth systems knowledge and experience
Exceptional interpersonal skills- verbal and written
Demonstrated ability in financial/business analysis
Excellent organizational skills
Business Intelligence skills
IFRS knowledge
Ability to multi-task
Demonstrated ability in financial/business analysis
Excellent organizational skills



Lominger Competency



Functional/Technical Skills
Action Oriented
Drive for Results
Informing
Learning on the fly
Listening
Priority Setting
Business Acumen
Intellectual Horsepower
Written Communication



We thank you for your interest. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Category

Finance