Senior Financial Analyst
Job Description
Base pay range
CA$35.00/hr - CA$35.00/hr
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Helping companies identify and recruit value-add talent | Division Manager ABL Direct (a Division of ABL Employment)
Our client is a leading North American baking company specializing in frozen baked goods. With multiple bakeries across North America, they are focused on innovation, anticipating consumer trends, and delivering high‑quality products. Their values include integrity, ownership, customer focus, creativity, and care, with a strong commitment to safety, quality, and collaboration.
The Senior Finance Analyst will support the Controller by leading operational finance activities at the bakery level. This role works closely with bakery teams to provide daily financial analysis and actionable business insights.
Responsibilities
- Process order reporting and inventory management.
- Drive process/continuous improvement and overall cost control, including variance analysis.
- Capital tracking/management and timely project closures.
- Gather data for month‑end closing and reporting of results.
- Analyze data for accurate financial reports; review with Controller and Bakery Management.
- Identify drivers of variances and provide insightful commentary.
- Support strong internal control environment; identify weaknesses and implement solutions.
- Proactively identify opportunities to improve plant and bakery operations efficiency and profitability.
- Assist in annual budget preparation, monthly forecasts, and cost estimates for new product development.
- Support internal and external audits; establish effective communication with peers and personnel.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting (required).
- 2–3 years of finance experience in manufacturing with strong understanding of standard costing methods.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required; SAP experience is a strong asset.
- Experience with accounts payable and purchase orders (preferred).
- Strong communication and analytical skills; ability to manage multiple priorities and understand complex business issues.
- Adaptable, self‑starter with initiative and willingness to learn and grow; ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Apply now to begin discussing your career goals with ABL Direct. If you have the relevant experience that we need for the job, you will be contacted to discuss your application further. Alternatively, you can send your resume to direct@ablcareers.com and reference job ID #26177.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Temporary
Job function
Accounting/Auditing
Industries
Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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