Financial Analyst - Operations

Job summary

Analyze operational KPIs, costs, and business performance to identify risks and opportunities, support corrective actions, and improve efficiency and profitability. Prepare management reports and dashboards, partner with operational leaders, evaluate improvement initiatives, and track and validate cost savings.

Job details

Job Details Job Title: Financial Analyst - Operations Location: Mississauga, Canada Work Arrangement: HybridAbout the Role The Operations Finance Analyst partners with operations and business leaders to provide financial analysis, performance insights, and decision support that drive operational efficiency and profitability. This role is responsible for analyzing operational KPIs, evaluate business performance, identify opportunities to improve profitability and/or operational efficiency. The successful candidate combines strong financial acumen with operational understanding and is comfortable working cross-functionally with manufacturing, warehousing, procurement, logistics and finance teams. In addition, the success candidate will also translate complex data into clear, actionable business insights. Other key success factors include: Business partnership and stakeholder management. Ability to communicate financial concepts to operational audiences. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Continuous improvement mindset. Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities. Key Responsibilities Operational Performance Analysis Analyze operational metrics including productivity, labor efficiency, inventory management, capacity utilization and service levels. Identify trends, risks, and opportunities impacting operational performance. Partner with operations leaders to develop corrective action plans for performance gaps. Provide financial insights that support improvements in productivity, service, cost, and profitability. Cost Management Monitor manufacturing, warehousing, logistics, and other operational expenses. Support cost reduction and continuous improvement initiatives. Analyze labor, material, freight, inventory, and overhead costs to enable improved overhead planning. Evaluate business cases and ROI for operational improvement projects. Reporting & Business Partnering Prepare monthly management reports, dashboards, and performance reviews. Translate complex financial information into clear business insights for non-financial stakeholders. Collaborate with operational leaders to improve financial understanding and accountability. Support standard costing, cost allocation, and overhead analysis where applicable. Support ad hoc analysis and financial operational know how trainings for ops leaders. Track cost-saving initiatives and validate realized financial benefits. Skills Education Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field. CPA or progress toward a professional designation (CPA/CMA/CGA) is considered an asset. Experience 3-5 years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis, Operations Finance, Cost Accounting, or a related analytical role. Experience supporting manufacturing, supply chain, distribution and operational environments required Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis. Proficient in preparing and presenting PowerPoint presentations to senior leadership About Caldic At Caldic, we’re a global leader in distribution solutions, serving diverse markets across the world. Joining us means becoming part of an entrepreneurial, collaborative, and innovation-driven team. We offer: Global opportunities with rapid career growth and development An inclusive, diverse, and dynamic work environment The chance to shape the future of specialty ingredient solutions across industries like food, pharma, personal care, and more We operate in 43 countries around the world. Our innovative solutions are tailored to meet the needs of industries such as food, pharma, personal care, and industrial markets, ensuring sustainable success for all stakeholders. To learn more, visit: www.caldic.com Ready to Join Us? If you're ready to take your career to the next level and join a global leader, apply now at Caldic!Equal Opportunity Employer Caldic celebrates diversity and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, or any other characteristic. Accommodations are available upon request for any candidate and/ or employee.

What you’ll do

Analyze operational KPIs, costs, and business performance to identify risks and opportunities, support corrective actions, and improve efficiency and profitability. Prepare management reports and dashboards, partner with operational leaders, evaluate improvement initiatives, and track and validate cost savings.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, business administration, or a related field is required; a CPA or progress toward a professional designation is an asset. The role requires 3–5 years of relevant analytical or finance experience, experience in manufacturing, supply chain, distribution, or operations, budgeting and forecasting expertise, and the ability to present to senior leadership.

Benefits

• Career Growth And Development Opportunities
• Inclusive And Diverse Work Environment

Listed skills

• Continuous Improvement · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Data analysis · Preferred
• Financial analysis · Preferred
• Stakeholder Management · Preferred
• Cross-Functional Collaboration · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Financial Analysis
• Operational Performance Analysis
• KPI Analysis
• Budgeting And Forecasting
• Variance Analysis
• Cost Accounting
• Cost Management
• Financial Reporting
• Business Partnering
• Stakeholder Management
• Data Analysis
• Problem-Solving
• Continuous Improvement
• ROI Analysis
• PowerPoint Presentation
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Standard Cost Accounting
• Cost Allocation
• Ad Hoc Analysis
• Financial Acumen
• Operational Efficiency
• Workplace Inclusivity
• Operational Performance Management
• Management Reporting
• Supply Chain
• Accountability
• Planning
• Overhead Cost Analysis
• Logistics
• Accounting
• Budgeting
• Business Administration
• Dashboard
• Capacity Utilization
• Communication
• Procurement
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Cost Reduction
• Decision Support Systems
• Economics
• Finance
• Financial Planning
• Forecasting
• Leadership
• Innovation
• Inventory Management
• Problem Solving
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Operations
• Performance Review

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Data & Analytics
• Logistics
• Management & Leadership
• Manufacturing
• Financial and Operations Analyst
• Financial Analyst (General)
• Financial Analysts
• Financial and Investment Analysts