Accountable for all aspects of the budgeting and forecasting process from A to Z for the business units.
Coordinate and facilitate the budget and forecast process with the key business partners (sales, margin, expenses, etc.)
Develop & distribute the budget and forecast templates
Evaluate, analyze, and review the budget and forecast submissions by the key business partners
Prepare financial analysis to support the budget and forecast submissions
Analyze the financial results against the comparators and provide explanations for variances
Responsible for the development of internal business reporting to drive the business performance and results for the business units as well as other business units as assigned
Work with senior management and business unit managers to ensure value added reporting is available to make sound business decisions and understanding of the business results
Prepare and submit all GAN corporate reporting (sales) for reporting units within the business unit as per corporate and regional deadlines
Develop new and automated KPI reporting using big data or Power BI to improve internal business unit reporting across Canada.
Lead the IT resources in implementing better reporting tools to achieve better KPI reporting.

University degree or diploma in business or accountancy with an accounting designation completed (CPA, CMA, CGA)
Experience in a fast paced pharmaceutical and/or manufacturing environment is preferred
Minimum 5 years of experience within financial planning & analysis role is preferred
Must be computer literate with the ability to learn new programs quickly and use them efficiently
Intermediate or higher knowledge of Excel
Prior experience with integrated business systems such as SAP & TM1 is an asset

Company paid health and dental benefits that start on your first day of employment
Company matched RRSP program
Generous vacation plan with one extra day accrual for each year of service
Paid float days and paid sick days
Employee assistance program
Casual office dress code
Employee recognition program
Perkopolis & Goodlife Discounts
Professional growth and development opportunities

Senior Financial Analyst

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