ConduitHR is a boutique firm specializing in recruitment services and human resources consulting support. We are based in the GTA and serve clients across the nation. Our client, in the food and commercial kitchen industry is seeking a talented and motivated FINANCE ANALYST reporting to Finance Manager and Finance Director.

Our client, being the world’s leading supplier of combi-steamers (an advanced commercial kitchen cooking system), is seeking an experienced Financial Analyst with a strong background in Accounting to join the fast-growing team in the corporate office located in Mississauga, ON.The Financial Analyst is responsible for various financial functions within the accounting and finance team. The position will report to the Finance Manager and Director. They will provide support for Accounts Payable and Receivables staff. Areas of responsibility will include accounting (month end), planning, analysis, reporting, and tax compliance. The job offers a base salary plus bonus and outstanding benefits.

RESPONSIBILITIES AS A FINANCE ANALYST:

•       Perform monthly financialanalysis and communicate to the relevant colleagues to support management’s decision-making and scenario analysis.

•       Report monthly financial results. Conceive and implement cost management initiatives with the goals of reducing overall spending and lowering the cost per unit sold metric. Drive cost management throughout the organization by promoting a culture of spending control and accountability.

•       Support the annual Planning process through financial analysis and entry of planning figures in the relevant financial systems.

•       Oversee annual physical inventory.

•       Responsible for monthly tracking of off-site (consignment) inventories.

•       Prepare the quarterly Inventory Reserve (manual devaluation).

•       Coordinate issuance of Dealer agreements (contract review/oversight).

•       Ensure full compliance with Sales & Use Tax filings and payments for the required provinces.

•       Conduct quarterly self-assessment of compliance with corporate guidelines (internal control).

•       Support the annual external audit, including preparation of PBC (Provided By Client) documents and responding to auditors’ questions and requests.

Requirements as a FINANCE ANALYST:

- 2-5 years of relevant professional experience supporting the activities ofmanager/director level professionals in the financial area.

- Advanced skills in Excel are required, with working knowledge of other office tools such as Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, and Teams.- Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university in Accounting or Finance.CPA or CMA is a plus.- Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills at all levels from Corporatedown through all levels, including the ability to interact with executive-level officers.- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups ofmanagers, clients, customers, and the general public.- A self-starter and self-motivator and ability to work with minimal supervision.- Detail-oriented.- Enthusiastic, team player, and results-oriented..- Database manipulation experience is preferred.- SAP experience is a plus.- Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals,technical procedures, or governmental regulations.