Senior Financial Analyst, Manufacturing

Lush Manufacturing produces products in our manufacturing centre in Toronto. We support over 270 retail stores in Canada and the USA, as well as our digital e-commerce business. We are looking for a dynamic and creative individual to join our Manu Finance team as a Senior Financial Analyst - Manufacturing.

Senior Financial Analysts at Lush provide financial insight and overview, offering support and sound financial advice for all business decisions, utilizing financial planning and scenario modelling tools. Communication and liaison between all parties should be regular, and Finance business partners should be proactive and strategic, utilizing their business and financial acumen to influence decisions at all levels within the business.

The Senior Financial Analyst - Manufacturing will play a key role in the accuracy and flow of data and the timely preparation of reporting. You will interact with a wide array of people, including a working relationship with global teams, and facilitate constructive, solution-oriented dialogue. You know how to be curious about opportunities and find ways to move towards common goals. You are able to be real with feedback and support. 

If you’ve worked in FP&A, manufacturing finance, or a related analyst role and are ready to step into a broader business-partnering capacity, this opportunity could be the right next step for you.

As a growing business, Lush needs people who can adapt and evolve to the needs of our business. Our Lush employees live with purpose, finding their personal value connected with the values of our business, bringing their work and life paths into one holistic journey. #mylushlife 

Reporting to the FP&A Manager - Manufacturing, the Senior Financial Analyst - Manufacturing undertakes the following RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Financial business partner and analyst to the Manufacturing Team, providing quality, relevant, and timely financial support to the stream and the organization. Acting as a face of Finance and as a critical friend to the business. Be a storyteller, turning data into easily understood trends and impacts that can be actioned by the business. Have the ability to convey complex financial information in a concise, non-technical manner.
• Lead month-end variance analysis and operational reviews for Manufacturing, providing insights into financial performance, key underlying drivers, changes against plan, and upcoming opportunities and risks. 
• Lead monthly financial re-forecasting and annual budgeting processes, including the development, maintenance, and ongoing improvement of forecasting models to ensure accurate financial plans.
• Proactively review and develop metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to find actionable opportunities for stakeholders and educate the business on how those metrics drive financial improvements. Challenging current ways of working to drive efficiencies and cost savings wherever possible.
• Responsible for developing and improving centralized tools and dashboards that enable business users to clearly understand their performance and opportunities.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver decision support, impact assessments, and return on investment (ROI) analyses for evaluating projects and strategic initiatives.
• Improve finance knowledge across the business by effectively communicating financial concepts that can be easily understood by all stakeholders.
• Provide peer support, guidance, and development opportunities to team members.
• Proactively seek solutions to current and foreseeable issues.
• Provide support for any ad-hoc analysis projects, modelling, and presentation materials as required.

Required:

• 3-5 years’ hands-on experience in a manufacturing - finance setting, with a proven understanding of operational processes and systems 
• FP&A manufacturing Finance experience working with key financial and accounting principles, cost accounting, Profit & Loss statement, variance analysis, modelling, and problem-solving skills
• Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Commerce, Business Administration
• Advance Microsoft Excel, data manipulation, and build KPIs dashboard for middle and senior managers
• Strong leadership, presentation, and communication skills. Candidate must be comfortable communicating with manufacturing room managers in non-financial language
• Proven experience in developing, utilizing and analysing financial and operational KPIs
• A proven, proactive approach, and initiative, collaborative, and inclusive approach to business support
• Excellent time management skills and ability to work calmly under pressure to achieve deadlines
• Self-motivated and results-oriented with a focus on delivering high-quality work
• Excitement and commitment to learn, understand, and relate to Lush’s core brand values
• Position requires on-site 5 days a week

Preferred:

• Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics AX, ERP Next, (or other ERP) and/or Adaptive forecasting software considered an asset

Thriving with a diverse company culture, celebrating the uniqueness of our staff and committed to inclusion. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. 

Location: 35 Jutland Road, Etobicoke, Ontario, M8Z 2G6

Application Deadline: Accepting applications until the position is filled.