Senior Financial Analyst (18-month maternity leave replacement), Dollard-des-Ormeaux

Company Overview Brother is a leading provider of home and office equipment, sewing and crafting products, and industrial solutions. With a legacy spanning over 115 years, our brand is renowned for producing award-winning printers, sewing machines, P-touch labelers, and more. Brother Canada was established in 1960, marking over 65 years of operations. Brother Canada is headquartered in Dollard-des-Ormeaux, Quebec and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Brother International Corporation (BIC), based in the United States. BIC is in itself a subsidiary of Brother Industries Limited (BIL), which was founded in 1908 in Nagoya, Japan and operates in more than 30 countries worldwide.

Why Work at Brother? At Brother Canada, we’re more than a team; we’re a community guided by our culture drivers of Accountability, Authenticity, Excellence, and Boldness. We foster collaboration, growth, and work-life balance through flexible hours, hybrid work options, wellness subsidies, learning and development, recognition programs,and employee discounts. With roots in Montreal since 1960, we embrace continuous improvement and a culture of “Challenging Spirit,” offering stability while delivering a superior customer experience.

Role Overview Reporting to the Controller, the Senior Financial Analyst– Reporting is responsible for executing month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end close activities, along with day‑to‑day general ledger accounting, financial reporting, and analysis. This role plays a key part in managing stakeholder relationships, driving spend optimization across departments, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

The Senior Financial Analyst is committed to enhancing every customer interaction while upholding the guiding principles of our Global Charter and aligning with Total Customer Satisfaction standards.

Duties&Responsibilities

Fulfill responsibilities under International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and ensure ongoing compliance

Ensure timely and accurate completion of monthly general ledger close activities, including preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, and analysis

Act as a trusted Finance Business Partner to assigned stakeholder groups, providing financial guidance and support

Develop and deliver meaningful analytics for business units to proactively identify risks and opportunities

Provide variance analysis and clear explanations (budget vs. actuals, actuals vs. forecast) in collaboration with cost center owners

Prepare and present insights, including key metric trends, and quantified risks and opportunities

Support the preparation and review of financial reporting packages for the parent company

Collaborate cross‑functionally to ensure accurate and complete reporting

Identify opportunities to streamline, improve, and automate processes using continuous improvement methodologies

Prepare and review annual insurance renewals

Participate in the budgeting process

Prepare periodic management reports

Assist with external audits

Perform ad hoc financial analysis as required

Contribute to team development by building capabilities aligned with organizational objectives

Support additional projects, duties, and ad hoc requests as assigned

Experience&Qualifications

CPA designation (an asset)

8–10 years of experience in accounting

FP&A background (an asset)

Advanced Excel skills

Strong experience in financial analysis

Proven ability in business partnering

Self‑motivated and results‑driven

Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills

Highly detail‑oriented and deadline‑driven

Experience with continuous improvement methodologies

Excellent communication and organizational skills

Adaptable in a fast‑paced environment

Experience supporting audits

Additional Details for This Role Hybrid Work Setting– Enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid model, with three days working remotely and two days in the office each week, supporting work‑life balance and meaningful in‑person collaboration. Exceptions may apply according to business needs. #LI-Hybrid #atyourside

Our Benefits We believe benefits should empower you to thrive at work and beyond. Our health and wellness benefits go beyond the basics, with medical, dental, vision, mental health support, financial advisors, and fitness programs to keep your mind and body in top shape. We’re big believers in recharging your batteries, with flexible vacation, personal days, summer hours, and a company‑wide holiday shutdown so you can enjoy real downtime. Our retirement plan helps your savings grow faster with matching contributions and extra perks like a TFSA and mortgage benefits. And because growth fuels success, we invest in you with development programs, from LinkedIn Learning and Brother curated learnings to tuition reimbursement and personalized development plans. But it’s not all work, we love to celebrate! From BBQs to gala nights and our STAR recognition program,your wins get noticed and rewarded. At Brother Canada, we are truly At Your Side, supporting your success every step of the way.

Our Mission, Vision&Culture Our mission is to live our“at your side” promise to simplify and enrich the lives of our customers, employees, and communities. We aim to be where people and technology meet, providing products and solutions that enhance how people live, work, and create. We look to our strategic culture drivers - accountability, authenticity, boldness, and excellence - to enable us to consistently deliver on our vision, mission, and shared values. These drivers help us shape a culture that empowers the business to succeed.

About Where We Work Brother Canada’s head office and distribution centre in Montreal’s West Island is at the heart of our operations, housing teams in Marketing, Sales, Customer Experience, HR, IT, Finance, Supply Chain, and more. Our sales office in Mississauga, Ontario, and distribution centre in Richmond, British Columbia, support our coast‑to‑coast operations. We collaborate across Canada and Brother Americas – always At Your Side.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) Statement At Brother Canada, we strive to provide an environment where everyone feels valued by respecting individual differences and welcoming diverse life and work styles. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate or make employment decisions on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

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