Financial Analyst

Original job posting

Analyze manufacturing costs, variances, profitability, and operational KPIs, and provide actionable insights to support efficiency and business decisions. Partner with production and finance teams on product costing, reporting and dashboards, budgeting, forecasting, month-end close, and finance and operations improvement initiatives.

Job details

Financial Analyst Belleville, ON - Hybrid work arrangement(3 days p/week in the office) $80,000 - $103,000 + RRSP Match Your New Company Prelco Industrial Inc. is a proudly Canadian manufacturer based in Belleville, Ontario, specializing in advanced aluminum window, door, and component solutions for highly regulated industries, including marine, defence, and rail/transit. Known for its commitment to quality, innovation, and operational excellence, Prelco delivers engineered products designed to meet stringent safety and performance requirements. As the organization continues to grow, they are seeking a Financial Analyst to join their team and play a key role in supporting both financial performance and operational decision-making. Your New Role As Financial Analyst, you will act as a critical link between Finance and Operations, providing valuable insight into manufacturing performance, costs, and profitability. This is a highly visible role where you'll work closely with production teams to understand the drivers behind operational results while delivering data-driven recommendations that improve efficiency and support strategic decisions. Key responsibilities include: Analyzing production costs, variances, and manufacturing KPIs to identify trends and improvement opportunities. Participating in product costing activities, ensuring accuracy and supporting cost optimization initiatives. Collaborating with production leaders to understand productivity, waste, and cost drivers. Preparing financial and operational analyses to support business decisions. Developing and maintaining dashboards, reports, and analytical tools for management. Supporting month-end close activities, forecasting processes, and annual budgeting. Monitoring manufacturing KPIs and providing actionable insights. Identifying process improvement opportunities and recommending practical solutions. Supporting system implementations and optimization projects across finance and operations. Acting as a key liaison between Operations and Finance to ensure the integrity and relevance of financial and operational data. What You'll Need to Succeed To be considered for this opportunity, you will possess: A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline. 3-7 years of experience in financial analysis, management accounting, cost accounting, or manufacturing finance within a Canadian business environment. Strong knowledge of manufacturing operations, costing methodologies, and cost structures. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate complex data into meaningful business insights. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience working with ERP systems. Experience with Power BI would be considered a strong asset. Strong communication skills and the ability to partner effectively with operational stakeholders. High attention to detail, strong critical thinking abilities, and a structured approach to work. A proactive, self-motivated mindset and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. A CPA designation, or active pursuit of a CPA, would be considered an asset. What You'll Get in Return In return for your expertise, you'll join a stable and growing Canadian manufacturer that values employee development and offers a competitive compensation package, including: Salary of $80,000 - $103,000 Employer RRSP matching program 13 paid statutory holidays annually Paid vacation and sick time Flexible work hours Comprehensive group benefits plan 24/7 telemedicine services Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Professional development support Company social events and team activities Casual dress environment Free on-site parking Most importantly, you'll have the opportunity to make a direct impact on the performance and success of a thriving manufacturing operation. What You Need to Do Now If you meet all the requirements for this role, please apply quoting reference number: 1124487. Thank you in advance for your interest. This posting is for a new vacancy with the organization. AI may be used in the screening process for this role.

What you’ll do

Analyze manufacturing costs, variances, profitability, and operational KPIs, and provide actionable insights to support efficiency and business decisions. Partner with production and finance teams on product costing, reporting and dashboards, budgeting, forecasting, month-end close, and finance and operations improvement initiatives.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field and 3–7 years of relevant financial, management, cost accounting, or manufacturing finance experience are requested. Candidates should have manufacturing costing knowledge, advanced Excel and ERP experience, strong analytical and communication skills; Power BI and a CPA designation or active CPA pursuit are assets.

Benefits

• Employer RRSP Matching
• Paid Statutory Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Time
• Flexible Work Hours
• Group Benefits Plan
• 24/7 Telemedicine Services
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional Development Support
• Company Social Events
• Team Activities
• Casual Dress Environment
• Free On-Site Parking

Listed skills

• Financial analysis · Preferred
• Budgeting · Preferred
• Forecasting · Preferred
• Month-End Close · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• ERP systems · Preferred
• Power BI · Preferred
• Data analysis · Preferred
• Process Improvement · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Financial Analysis
• Manufacturing Cost Analysis
• Cost Accounting
• Product Costing
• Variance Analysis
• Manufacturing KPI Analysis
• Budgeting
• Forecasting
• Month-End Close
• Microsoft Excel
• ERP Systems
• Power BI
• Dashboard Development
• Data Analysis
• Process Improvement
• Stakeholder Communication

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Manufacturing
• Data & Analytics