Finance Specialist

Our client is a global leader in the material handling industry. They are looking for a Senior Financial Analyst to join their team


Large, well-structured finance team, offering collaboration, mentorship, and support
Health and Dental benefits
RRSP or Retirement plan – after 1 year
Interact with other internal departments to ensure seamless flow of financial information on a timely basis to Finance
Prepare Corporate periodic journal entries and perform account analysis
Provide financial planning and analysis of monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting
Support and coordinate implementation of Corporate Finance initiatives
Provide analytical support to business partners that will drive key decision making through vigorous analytics by presenting past and projected financial implications
Provide coaching to junior members on the Finance team and support other business partners as a subject matter expert on finance related issues
Develop a deep understanding of Retail major performance drivers and assist business decision makers in the development of action plans to meet financial goals and mitigate risks
Develop insightful, value-added analysis and are not afraid of challenging assumptions that will help drive financial results through fact-based decision making
Assists with the year-end audit process.
Other duties and ad hoc projects as assigned.
Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Commerce, Business Administration, or similar
~ 3+ years of working experience in progressive finance, financial analysis or reporting experience
~ Hyperion, SAP or large financial planning software knowledge is a plus
~ Advanced knowledge in the use of Excel, including complex formulas and modeling techniques
~ A team player with strong written communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships across functions and all levels of the organization including non-finance personnel and executive level
~ Comfortable with shifting priorities, managing ambiguity and new challenges
~ Demonstrated ability to succeed in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment
~ Demonstrated expertise in business analysis and financial modelling

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
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the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
office location and other geographic considerations;
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.