Finance - Senior Financial Analyst - Mississauga, Canada - Schenker of Canada Limited

Description

Job description

Tasks & Responsibilities
Provideprofitability and strategic guidance to product and operational managers
A forwardthinker and agent of change (for finance analysis, process and control)
Partners withthe Business to ensure that quality information is shared as required, with afocus on providing an analytical and critical commentary on financial results
Responsiblefor the accurate and timely delivery of monthly financial, management and adhoc reports to the Controller/leadership team, ensuring compliance withcorporate policies and providing analytical commentary noting any significantchanges and/or deviations

Liaise withoperational teams to understand business case objectives and processes in orderto identify cost and benefits as well as design tracking mechanisms postimplementation
Assist in specialprojects as required, external and internal audits, as well as annual budgetingand forecasting cycles: preparation, ongoing revisions and completion
Takes aleadership role in ensuring that best practice financial processes and dataquality are consistent and maintained
Mentorssupervises junior staff in the Department as required and as assigned
Deliverables andAchievables
Reviewing and reporting on analysisof product/operational results and business trends
Detailed reconciliation andanalysis of financial results against budget
Preparation of month end/ year end journalentries and accruals, and ad hoc analysis as required
Perform profitabilityanalysis
Test and ensure businesscontrols are in place and effective
Development of reportingtools to support product/operational needs
Activities in support of theController and the operational division managers

Accounting designation, preferably CPA, CMAprogram
7+ years of relevant work experience withfinancial reporting and planning/ budgeting
Strongbusiness acumen
Advanced Excel, Word and PowerPoint skills are amust
Abilityto identify issues and implement recommendations
Self-starter, results and deadline oriented;Sense of urgency
Ability to work independently, make decisionand be a creative thinker
ExcellentEnglish communication skills (written and verbal)
Abilityto interact with Senior Management and convey ideas, processes and resultsExcellentleadership and interpersonal skills