Senior Cost / Financial Analyst
About the role
Our client is looking for a Senior Cost / Financial Analyst to join their team for a 3-month contract. You will partner with plant operations, lead variance reporting, partner with plant operations, prepare monthly scorecards with KPIs, own product costing, and drive cost optimization. You are either a CPA or pursuing with 3-5 years of manufacturing finance experience.
Responsibilities Partner with plant managers and the production team to ensure the smooth running of our manufacturing facilities, investigating and resolving day-to-day issues that arise. Lead the preparation and delivery of a comprehensive monthly manufacturing scorecard with operation and financial KPI’s that gives a driver-based understanding of variances and provides full visibility to overall plant performance to the organization. Ownership of innovation and site level costing. Review and analyze costing elements for each production line, validate product costing for innovation or formula changes with brand, supply chain and R&D teams, and conduct ad hoc costing analytics. Drive compliance with our costing policies, processes and procedures, and provide recommendations for improvement and efficiency. Maintain documentation on our costing processes and methodologies. Prepare ad-hoc reports and analysis with variance explanations and recommendations as required by Plant Managers, the Finance team and the Senior Leadership Team.
Qualifications Accounting designation (CPA or equivalent) or working towards completion. Bachelor's Degree (business, finance or accounting specialization preferred). 3-5 years of progressive experience in finance or accounting in a manufacturing environment. CPG experience is an asset. Familiarity with costing methodologies, and experience with SAP or other ERP systems. Strong record of performance management, financial analysis and planning accountability. Excellent analytical and financial modeling skills, with strong attention to detail. Strong excel skills are required. Experience uncovering key insights and leveraging them to make fact-based decisions. Experience collaborating with and influencing cross-functional partners, with a solutions-oriented approach to solving problems. Proactive and ambitious mindset, willing to challenge the status quo to improve the business. Strong communication skills, and comfort working with senior leaders of the organization.
If you’re qualified and interested in this opportunity, send your resume in Word format to Rabia Azeem, FCCA at rabia.azeem@randstad.ca
About Randstad Canada
As the Canadian leader in recruitment and HR, and one of Canada’s best places to work, we have a uniquely human approach to work. We deliver HR innovation with human interaction at its core. At the unique intersection of technology and humanity, we deliver data-driven insights coupled with a people-first experience that is inherently human. Human Forward. Learn more at www.randstad.ca.
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Senior Cost / Financial Analyst
About the role
Our client is looking for a Senior Cost / Financial Analyst to join their team for a 3-month contract. You will partner with plant operations, lead variance reporting, partner with plant operations, prepare monthly scorecards with KPIs, own product costing, and drive cost optimization. You are either a CPA or pursuing with 3-5 years of manufacturing finance experience.
Responsibilities Partner with plant managers and the production team to ensure the smooth running of our manufacturing facilities, investigating and resolving day-to-day issues that arise. Lead the preparation and delivery of a comprehensive monthly manufacturing scorecard with operation and financial KPI’s that gives a driver-based understanding of variances and provides full visibility to overall plant performance to the organization. Ownership of innovation and site level costing. Review and analyze costing elements for each production line, validate product costing for innovation or formula changes with brand, supply chain and R&D teams, and conduct ad hoc costing analytics. Drive compliance with our costing policies, processes and procedures, and provide recommendations for improvement and efficiency. Maintain documentation on our costing processes and methodologies. Prepare ad-hoc reports and analysis with variance explanations and recommendations as required by Plant Managers, the Finance team and the Senior Leadership Team.
Qualifications Accounting designation (CPA or equivalent) or working towards completion. Bachelor's Degree (business, finance or accounting specialization preferred). 3-5 years of progressive experience in finance or accounting in a manufacturing environment. CPG experience is an asset. Familiarity with costing methodologies, and experience with SAP or other ERP systems. Strong record of performance management, financial analysis and planning accountability. Excellent analytical and financial modeling skills, with strong attention to detail. Strong excel skills are required. Experience uncovering key insights and leveraging them to make fact-based decisions. Experience collaborating with and influencing cross-functional partners, with a solutions-oriented approach to solving problems. Proactive and ambitious mindset, willing to challenge the status quo to improve the business. Strong communication skills, and comfort working with senior leaders of the organization.
If you’re qualified and interested in this opportunity, send your resume in Word format to Rabia Azeem, FCCA at rabia.azeem@randstad.ca
About Randstad Canada
As the Canadian leader in recruitment and HR, and one of Canada’s best places to work, we have a uniquely human approach to work. We deliver HR innovation with human interaction at its core. At the unique intersection of technology and humanity, we deliver data-driven insights coupled with a people-first experience that is inherently human. Human Forward. Learn more at www.randstad.ca.