Sr. Financial Analyst

Join Our Team as a Sr. Financial Analyst at Johnson Electric!

Location: Ancaster, Ontario (100% Onsite)

Your Mission, Should You Choose to Accept It:
As our next Financial Analyst, you’ll be at the forefront of providing strong financial leadership and contributing to all areas of plant management. The Sr. Financial Analyst is responsible for coordinating plant budget and business planning activities in alignment with corporate policies and practices. Your expertise in financial management and accounting will be crucial in driving our success and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Technological Leadership: Be part of a company that is a leader in its field, driving technological advancements.
• Innovative Environment: Work on cutting-edge technologies and innovative projects that push the boundaries of what’s possible.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development through training programs and workshops.
• Collaborative Culture: A supportive and collaborative work environment where teamwork and knowledge sharing are encouraged.
• Mentorship Opportunities: Access to mentorship programs that help you grow both personally and professionally.
• Global Mobility: Opportunities for international assignments and transfers to broaden your career horizons.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Report to Operations Controller.
• Prepare investment proposals, 5 years profit and loss, Budget and Forecast.
• Prepare monthly reporting package (POR, EBITA bridges, Plant KOI, Capex, Sales, Cashflow, P/L, Variance, Product line P/L, pricing).
• Partner with Global Controlling team to understand the business, financial and operation dynamics across all regions.
• Interpret complex and massive amounts of data to formulate decisions, strategies, and scenario analysis.
• Drive profitability together with business leaders to make pricing decisions and strategy.
• Partner with various functional teams to execute company production strategy.
• Review and track continuous improvement projects.
• Assist in production monitoring activities (inventory, scrap, machine/labour efficiencies).
• Track plant working capital performance to forecast/budget and follow up on issues.
• Maintain project costing systems for control of tooling and capital projects.
• Maintain inventory valuation and analysis.
• Prepare and maintain Bill of Materials for all production and prototype parts.
• Prepare and review standard costs annually.
• Ensure that inventory costing is reliable and accurate.

What We’re Looking For:

• Must have a degree in business with an accounting/finance major.
• Must possess CPA or equivalent.
• An understanding of accounting concepts (IFRS).
• Must possess excellent organizational and interpersonal communication skills, a sense of urgency, as well as superior critical problem-solving skills.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel).
• Ideally have at least 5-7 years of progressive financial management experience, with leadership experiences in a fast-paced, global manufacturing environment.
• Highly adaptable and able to interact effectively with Senior Management, Plant operations personnel, Auditors, and various Finance personnel at other divisions.
• Experience in manufacturing operations preferred.
• An entrepreneurial spirit to learn to drive profitability of a business.
• Willing to learn to identify issues and cooperate with different functions to make an impact.
• Not hesitate to learn the latest digital finance tools, e.g., Power BI.
• Not hesitate to drill into the most detailed part of the operations to pivot the direction.
• Willing to work with the most senior management of the company.
• Creative thinking and good analytical skills to tackle problems.
• Manufacturing and costing background is preferred but not compulsory.
• A learning attitude and hunger to be successful.
• Data-driven mindset: Able to use data to interpret the business and organize actionable analysis with the leadership team.

How to Apply:

Apply online at www.johnsonelectric.com

• We can’t wait to meet you!

Come join our global, inclusive & diverse team.

Our purpose is to improve the quality of life of everyone we touch through our innovative motion systems. We are a truly global team bound together by our shared values. Our culture is built on the diversity, knowledge, skills, creativity, and talents that each employee brings to the company. Our people are our company’s most valuable asset. We are committed to providing an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace where employees of different backgrounds feel valued and respected, regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, or religious background. We are committed to inspiring our employees to grow, act with ownership, and find fulfillment and meaning in the work they do.