Analyst Ii

**SUMMARY**

This position is primarily responsible for providing financial expertise, analysis and reporting support to the Siding & Trim Division. Responsibilities include analysis of monthly results, annual budget and monthly forecast preparation, performance analysis and reporting, capital investment analysis and ad-hoc business decision support.

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**
- May include, but are not limited to, the following:_
- Assist monthly, quarterly and annual accounting close process by preparing journal entries and related support (rebates, commissions, allocations etc.).
- Lead monthly Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet forecasting for assigned plant(s).
- Participate in the annual budget preparation (coordinating sales forecast inputs, margin analysis, SG&A planning and cost sharing, consolidated analysis, etc.).
- Monitor and drive insightful analysis of plant(s) performance against forecast, prior year and budget; identifying material variances and primary drivers.
- Maintain and promote standard reporting techniques and templates for use across the division.
- Build and maintain relationships with inter and cross functional partners.
- Prepare monthly business performance reports and presentations for division and group management.
- Assist in the interpretation and administration of transaction approvals in accordance with company policy, including maintaining approval automation tools and templates.
- Respond to inquiries (internal and external) for financial information and analysis.
- Provide other financial analysis in support of business decisions as required from time to time.
- Comply with all Company policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties as and when assigned.

**EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS**
- Requires university degree or college diploma in Accounting/Finance
- Working towards or possess formal accounting designation (CPA)
- Minimum of 4 years professional finance/accounting work experience
- Minimum 2 years proficiency with ERP system in a large company setting, JDE preferred
- Demonstrated ability to succeed in a fast-paced environment, effectively prioritizing tasks
- Strong communication, active listening and influencing skills
- Experience with SAP BPC, HFM or similar consolidation tool an asset
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint
- Budgeting and forecasting in a manufacturing environment
- Superior data management and modeling skills
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint