Financial Analyst - Mississauga, Canada - Freud

Freud

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Mississauga, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Company Description

Do you want beneficial technologies being shaped by your ideas? Whether in the areas of mobility solutions, consumer goods, industrial technology or energy and building technology - with us, you will have the chance to improve quality of life all across the globe.

Welcome to Bosch.

Freud Tools is a global manufacturer of circular-saw blades, router bits, hole saws and abrasives for enthusiast woodworkers, professional, industrial and contractor users.

Freud's product selection includes diamond-sharp saw blades, router bits, shapers, hole saws, abrasives and planer knives. Freud leads the industry in innovative manufacturing, precision products and quality service. Freud is a part of the Bosch Power Tools Group.

Job Description:

Financial Analyst to support Controlling functions within the Freud/Diablo operations in Mississauga, Ontario Canada.
This is Monday to Friday on site role working in office located in Mississauga, ON.

Provide business support, leadership and stewardship to sales and management for the division
Support Month End and Year End Closing
Monthly KPI reporting in Bosch standard systems for local entity and group consolidation
Support Controller in Forecasting and Budgeting for the division
Support to complete P&L reporting and analysis incl. revenue, margin and SG&A, Prepare monthly reporting package
Proactively identify improvement measures and drive implementation
Perform Month GL reconciliation and Analysis
Monitor and control other Key Performance Indicator incl. A/R, Inventories and Headcount
Support to develop new reports to support Business activity and for new KPI
Provide reporting on customer sales allowances, bonus and commissions
Supporting gross margin analysis
Coordinate and provide journal entries for accrued liabilities and provisions
Ad hoc analysis and reporting incl. new business opportunities and sales promotions
Project and other tasks as assigned
Work in close conjunction with Bosch guidelines to ensure governance and legal compliance with Bosch accounting and financial practices, and provide financial support to the various stakeholders

Qualifications:

3 years of experience in a distribution environment
Completed Post-Secondary Degree Business or Accounting & Finance
Completed CPA Designation is an asset
Strong MS Office ability (Excel, Powerpoint, Word and Outlook)
Experience with AS400, SAP or any other ERP system
Ability to work with a positive attitude and in a professional manner
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with can do attitude
Structured approach to problem solving, producing high quality work, with demonstrated followthrough
Strong analysis skills and broad business acumen
Lead continuous improvement initiatives
Ability to work in a fast paced, changing environment, with hard deadlines
Self-Awareness, the ability to plan for the future and work with minimum supervision
Team player who understands when to constructively challenge the groups thinking
Ability to focus on the customer needs and understand issues from varying perspectives
Excellent organizational skills plus ability to manage multiple priorities

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