Cost accounting analyst

Job Type:
Regular

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The Cost accounting analyst supports the finance team in managing and analyzing Agropur Canada's accounting activities. They contribute to the preparation and consolidation of financial results while optimizing analytical tools. Their expertise ensures data accuracy, identifies variances, and supports strategic decision-making.

How Agropur invests in YOU :

• Recognition of one year's service for calculating holiday entitlement;
• 50% teleworking flexibility;
• Flexible group insurance plan including a telemedicine service;
• Employee assistance program;
• Opportunity to invest in yourself (career development, etc.);
• Pension plan with company contributions;
• Bright offices surrounded by nature, with a host of services (free indoor parking, gym, etc.);
• Salary range 004: $71,200 - $89,000 (Salary will be determined based on skills, education, training & experience related to the position).

What's involved in this role:

• Actively participate in the period-end process by preparing, reviewing, and consolidating financial analysis documents (monthly, quarterly, and annual results).
• Coordinate variance analysis and ensure data accuracy by business sector.
• Analyze and explain variances related to inflation and exchange rates.
• Identify the causes of financial fluctuations and provide recommendations.
• Develop and automate financial reports using multiple databases.
• Contribute to the harmonization and continuous improvement of analytical processes.
• Support FP&A specialists in explaining results and responding to ad hoc requests.
• Participate in the annual budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Assist the team in producing and analyzing KPIs during month-end closing.

What you need to join our team:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Accounting, or Finance.
• CPA designation or equivalent (an asset).
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, ideally in the manufacturing sector (an asset).
• Bilingualism (French and English), both spoken and written.
• Excellent proficiency in Excel (advanced functions, pivot tables, automation).
• Strong knowledge of financial databases and office software.
• Rigor, autonomy, and strong analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
• Client-oriented mindset and collaborative spirit.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and process optimization.

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Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and origins. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We will work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.

In this text, the use of the masculine gender to designate persons is intended only to lighten the text.