Expert Financial Analyst

Welcome home- At Cascades,
- **sustainable development** means
- **respecting the true nature** of our 10,000 talents. We put yourself first:- Passion-life balance (flexible schedule and telecommuting)-
- Group insurance and pension plan with company contributions-
- Accessible gym space and/or financed sports activities-
- Profit sharing plan
- _(not once, but twice a year)_- Employee assistance program
- _ (because we care about the physical and mental health of our people)_- Long-term career management plan and training center
- _(we told you we were bringing out the best in our people)_- Contribution to the success of a Quebec-based multinational with strong environmental values- Your challenge- Reporting to the FP&A Financial Director, the analyst's responsibilities will include raw data analysis, reporting, KPI tracking dashboards, follow-up on margin-saving initiatives, as well as active participation in the creation and validation of budgets for all sectors (mills and conversion).- Develop your full potential, sustainably**Embrace your true self****Fulfill yourself** by deploying your expertise:
- Develop your expertise within the FP&A team of our Containerboard Packaging Division, under the supervision of the Senior Financial Director.
- Perform month-end closing tasks and necessary adjustments. Ensure that monthly results are accurate in collaboration with the various regional stakeholders. Analyze deviations from target, forecasts or past performance.
- Participate in the development of long-range plan, annual budget and forecast processes. Ensure forecasts are realistic and in line with strategic objectives. Identify risks and opportunities
- Work closely with the local finance team in various geographical regions. Deploy and coordinate the financial forecasting process while ensuring stakeholder alignment.
- Analyze business unit financial results and provide explanations to the management team.
- Participate in the preparation of official documents and reports on a monthly and quarterly basis.
- Train and support users;
- Write and maintain process documentation;
- Bring out the best in yourself**Commit. To evolve. Preserve.**

Every day, our green-blooded colleagues choose to respect their true nature by
- **contributing with passion **to our mission.You too can put your strengths to good use:
- 5-10 years' experience in a similar position
- Mastery of the company's various sectors (finance, accounting, production, sales, etc.);
- Excellent oral and written communication skills;
- Bilingual (French / English);
- Bachelor's degree in accounting
- Professional designation; CPA, CMA, CGA an asset
- Motivated, independent and rigorous
- Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail
- Advanced Excel skills and ease with PowerPoint presentations
- In-depth knowledge of Power BI and modeling techniques, including multidimensional modeling a strong asset.

**We look forward to meeting you**

**Core competencies defined for this job**
- Advisory role- Perseverance- Initiative- Accountability- Rigour- Action-based focus**#respectyourtruenature #revealyourpotential #LifeAtCascades**

**About Cascades**
To be part of Cascades is to reveal the full potential of materials, people and ideas. We are source of possibilities since 1964. Cascades have been providing sustainable, innovative and value-creating solutions in packaging, hygiene and recovery. Join 10,000 talents working in a network in almost 80 operating units located in North America.

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