Financial Analyst

JAM Industries, Making the world sound better, one brand at a time! Do these words sound like music to your ears? Are you ready to Hear IT, See IT, Live IT and JAM IT?

Choosing JAM Industries, means joining the largest distributor of consumer electronic goods, pro-audio equipment and musical instruments in the WORLD. Since 1972, our love of music has driven us towards continuous innovation which has allowed us to stay true to our mission of delivering ONLY the best customer service!

Come JAM with us… we not only work hard but play just as hard. Want to take your career to the next level? Click here to view all our current openings! http://jamindustries.com/careers/

Ready to join our team? Here is why we are one big, happy JAMily…

• We got your health in check – we offer a wide range of competitive group benefits such Health & Dental, Vision, Life, Critical Illness, Short and Long-Term Disability as well as a generous wellness incentive and an Employee Assistance Program
• We value work life balance and offer a causal and fun environment        
• Lively social calendar…there's always something for everyone!!
• Our onsite subsidized cafeteria caters to the foodie in each of us. Plenty of healthy (and not so healthy choices)
• Generous employee discount on all of our cool gear
• Convenient location with access to free parking
• On-going learning opportunities
• Not to mention the opportunity to work in a highly talented, winning team!

Come groove with us…we are in pursuit of creative, confident, charismatic go-getters!

Job Overview :

Reporting to the Vice President of Financial Planning & Analysis, the candidate will support the financial department with various activities. He/she will participate in the month-end / year-end financial close, prepare budget and forecast reports, build and maintain FP&A financial models and perform other financial and operational analyses. The candidate will be responsible for ensuring a timely completion of assigned tasks and establishing solid business relationships with other departments and executives.

What you will do:

• Perform various financial analyses with the ability to manipulate and maintain complex and large financial models and databases.
• Create and Distribute financial and operational reports on regular basis.
• Active involvement in the preparation of the company's division / department budgets.
• Maintain monthly, quarterly, and annual revised forecasts (Sales, Margins, Main P&L expenses).
• Perform Budget / Forecast variance analysis, investigations, and documentation.
• Prepare specific third-party reporting (EPRA, EEQ, and MMBC) and communicate the related information.
• Active involvement in process documentation and improvement.
• Perform general ad-hoc analysis as required.
• Establish and maintain solid business relationships with other departments.

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics or equivalent.
• 5 to 8 years of experience in a similar position
• CPA, CFA or MBA title is an asset
• Excellent analytical skills and high attention to detail and accuracy
• Satisfactory knowledge of Canadian GAAP and financial statements
• Team player and ability to collaborate efficiently
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and Access skills: Must have strong Microsoft Excel skills and be comfortable working with large amount of data from multiple sources in order to build reports using advanced functions.
• Experience with JD Edwards, Power BI and data mining tools, example Hubble would be an asset.
• Effective Communication Skills (Written & Verbal) in English and French
• Deadline driven, with the ability to adapt easily to change

Ready to start?

While we appreciate your interest, please note that only qualified candidates will be contacted.