Financial Analyst

Mabel’s Labels is the leading provider of personalized kids’ labels to families across North America. Our mission is to delight our customers and community, make their lives easier and keep them connected to what they value the most. For the last 19 years, we’ve been selling durable and waterproof peel-and-stick labels to parents who want to avoid germy mix-ups and lost items at school, camp, and daycare. What began as a small venture by four moms has grown into a thriving and successful e-commerce business.

We have a vibrant, collaborative workplace culture and at Mabel’s Labels we value teamwork and find ways to celebrate the contributions of all employees. We look for individuals that can bring creativity, passion and integrity to our close-knit team. We also like to keep an open mind and have a desire for continuous improvement. While our company has grown over the years, we’ve never lost that start-up spirit

**Located in Hamilton, Ontario**, we are looking for an **Financial Analyst **to join our Finance team. Under the supervision of the Head of Finance, the Financial Analyst is responsible for a range of basic accounting/financial analyst duties which support the Finance and Business functions. To succeed in this position, you need to be collaborative, deadline-driven, agile, enjoy tackling challenges and thrive on juggling multiple priorities while navigating a fast-paced environment. If you check these boxes, then we want to talk with you

**A day in the life of a Financial Analyst at Mabel's Labels...**
- Assist in monthly closing process, including journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and analysis of related accounts.
- Produce internal reporting packages for the management team as well as presentations for the entire company.
- Financial Reporting into Hyperion. Monthly reporting includes profit & loss, balance sheet, support schedules as well as additional quarterly items.
- Working with budget holders to assess variances in their budgets and explain opportunities for improvements.
- Product pricing decisions, ensure products are priced to maximize margins for the business. Complete pricing tests to assess elasticity of product lines.
- Assist the finance team with budget generation as well as annual planning.
- Assist with updating the company’s forecast each month. Validate information from departments that would drive any changes in the plan.
- Assess inventory and manufacturing metrics each month and work with the manufacturing team to generate efficiencies and cost savings.
- Assist the finance team in sales reconciliations and correct any variances.
- Work with IT to create new reporting capabilities in our business intelligence platform. Educate business stakeholders on the new reporting capabilities.
- Assist the finance team with data entry as well as processing employee expense reports.
- Provide administrative back up to Payroll.
- Other items and financial support as required.

**Requirements...**
- College Diploma or University Degree in finance or accounting
- Completed or working towards a professional accounting designation (CPA) would be an asset but not required.
- Highly organized and strong attention to detail.
- Comfortable working with multiple systems and dealing with online transactions.
- Computer proficiency in MS Word and Excel.
- Experience using QuickBooks or QuickBooks Enterprise.
- Previous experience with inventory controls and raw material costing is desirable.
- Payroll experience is not essential but would be considered a bonus.
- Experience with internal and external audits is also preferred.
- Access to a reliable vehicle to complete banking needs when required.

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Vision care