Finance Analyst, Manufacturing Performance (Orillia)

Key Responsibilities - Support monthly plant costing and variance routines by compiling inputs, validating data, and preparing summary reporting. - Assist with overhead allocation and indirect cost recovery analysis by gathering data, highlighting exceptions, and documenting drivers. - Learn key manufacturing cost drivers (material, labor, overhead) and support follow-ups with plant stakeholders. Plant Costing & Overhead Allocation / Indirect Cost Recovery - Support monthly plant costing and variance routines by compiling inputs, validating data, and preparing summary reporting. - Assist with overhead allocation and indirect cost recovery analysis by gathering data, highlighting exceptions, and documenting drivers. - Learn key manufacturing cost drivers (material, labor, overhead) and support follow-ups with plant stakeholders. Inventory Performance & Control - Support inventory performance reporting (accuracy, adjustments, aging, excess/obsolete, shortages) and maintain recurring dashboards. - Assist with investigation of inventory exceptions and help document root causes and corrective actions with Inventory Control and plant teams. - Support physical inventory preparation and reconciliation activities, including tracking and reporting of issues. Plant Performance & Advisory Support - Maintain and update plant KPI reporting (throughput, efficiency, utilization, quality, service), ensuring consistent definitions and timely delivery. - Support plant issue investigations by collecting data and helping quantify financial impacts. Procurement & Inventory Planning Support - Support procurement and planning analytics (supplier trends, lead times, inventory parameters) through reporting and basic insights. - Assist in standardizing templates, data sources, and reporting routines to improve consistency and adoption. Margin Performance (Customer, Product Install & Freight) - Support recurring margin reviews by maintaining dashboards, compiling inputs, and assisting with variance follow-up. - Partner with stakeholders to document drivers of margin movement and track actions tied to improvement opportunities. Collaboration & Continuous Improvement - Support improvement of reporting processes through automation, template enhancements, and documentation of routines. - Ensure data accuracy through validation, reconciliation, and clear audit trails for recurring deliverables. Required Competencies - Strong analytical skills and attention to detail; comfortable working with large datasets. - Solid foundation in financial concepts (variance analysis, costing basics, inventory fundamentals). - Intermediate-to-advanced Excel skills; exposure to BI tools (e.g., Power BI) is an asset. - Clear communicator with the ability to summarize findings and ask the right questions. - Organized and able to manage recurring deadlines with guidance and coaching. Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related discipline (CPA preferred). - 2–5 years of experience in finance/analytics, manufacturing finance, supply chain analytics, or related roles (co‑op/internship experience considered). - ERP exposure and solid reporting capability (Excel; BI tools an asset). - Manufacturing/operations environment exposure considered an asset. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2p9065