Finance Analyst

SPS is looking for a Finance Analyst to join our team

**Job Overview**

The Finance Analyst will focus on implementation of current and new financial management practices, preparing and analyzing account trends and work with the Sales & Planning department to analyze and maintain sales rates. The role is best suited for an individual that is a team player along with a positive attitude and is quick to learn.

**Responsibilities and Duties**
- Prepare and advise on budgets, forecasts, financial/data analysis, and cash flow for multiple departments
- Prepare accurate and insightful cash flow forecasts
- Prepare special reports by analyzing and summarizing account trends and activity
- Assist the month end, year end and quarterly close process
- Establish and maintain new accounting policies and procedures
- Assist the planning process of capital, cost projections, and business cycle reporting
- Assist with accurate and timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
- Establish optimal processes and controls, while instill a continuous improvement mindset among the team
- Manages other duties and special projects as assigned
- Follow, participate, and make recommendations regarding safety, environmental performance, quality, productivity, and customer feedback.

**Qualifications**
- Ability to effectively collaborate with several department heads
- Strong attention to detail, sound judgement and high degree of confidentiality
- Strong interpersonal/communication skills (both verbal and written)
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Self-motivated with the ability to work both independently and in a team environment
- Flexible and adaptable to change and shifting priorities
- Confident with software, such as MS Word and Excel. Intermediate knowledge preferred
- Manufacturing and operations accounting finance experience preferred.
- Completion of a university or college degree in finance or related field

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay
- Overtime pay
- Signing bonus

Work Location: One location