Role overview

This is an excellent opportunity to join the finance team and leverage strong analytical and data-driven capabilities to support financial and operational decision-making in a manufacturing environment. Reporting to the Director of Finance, you will be responsible for transforming financial and operational data into actionable insights, with a focus on cost analysis, inventory valuation, and performance reporting.

The ideal candidate combines a strong foundation in accounting with advanced data analysis skills. You bring experience working with ERP systems, large datasets, and BI tools, and have the ability to interpret manufacturing data (BOMs, routings, work centers) and translate it into meaningful financial insights that drive business performance.

This position works closely with Senior Management, Finance, Production, Supply Chain, and Operations to support data-driven decision-making across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Analyze large datasets related to manufacturing costs, inventory, and production performance to identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities
Develop and maintain dashboards and reports (Power BI / Excel) to track KPIs such as gross margin, inventory performance, and cost variances
Perform detailed margin analysis by customer, product, and job, identifying key cost drivers
Monitor production jobs and proactively flag potential gross profit risks
Build and automate recurring financial and operational reports to improve accuracy and efficiency
Conduct variance analysis on inventory, cost of goods sold, and manufacturing overhead
Reconcile inventory-related general ledger accounts and ensure data integrity across systems
Build, update, and maintain the company’s annual operating plan and longer-term 5 year forecast.
Support month-end and year-end processes through data validation and reporting
Analyze impacts of changes in bills of materials, product design, materials, and manufacturing methods on cost structure
Partner with operations teams to help interpret financial results and improve cost visibility
Support budgeting and forecasting through historical trend analysis and predictive insights
Assist in developing and tracking KPIs to measure plant and operational performance
Act as a subject matter expert for ERP data, BI reporting, and data governance within finance
Identify opportunities for automation, process improvements, and enhanced analytical reporting

Qualifications

CPA designation or equivalent experience preferred
5–10 years of experience in accounting, financial analysis, audit, or cost accounting within a manufacturing environment
Strong understanding of cost accounting principles, inventory valuation, and manufacturing cost drivers (BOMs, routings, work centers)
Advanced Excel skills (Power Query, Pivot Tables, data modeling, VBA, Python)
Experience with Power BI, SQL, or other data analytics / visualization tools
Experience working with ERP and accounting systems (e.g., Global Shop, Sage, Netsuite or similar)
Knowledge of Canadian accounting standards (ASPE/IFRS), with exposure to U.S. (GAAP) and U.K. accounting frameworks considered a strong asset
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills
Strong attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy
Ability to communicate complex financial and operational data to non-finance stakeholders

What We Offer

Competitive compensation and RRSP matching
Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, EAP)
Opportunities to expand skills in data analytics and business intelligence
Cross-functional exposure to operations and leadership teams
A fast-paced manufacturing environment focused on continuous improvement

Work Schedule

Monday to Thursday: 8:00 am – 5:30 pm
Friday: 8:00 am – 1:00 pm