Senior Financial Analyst

Join Our Team as a Senior Financial Analyst at Johnson Electric
Location: Ancaster/Stratford, ON, Canada (onsite)

As our next Senior Financial Analyst, you'll be at the forefront of preparing strategic financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting. Your expertise in accounting, costing, and data interpretation will be essential in driving profitability and aligning operational strategy with Johnson Electric's global business goals.

• Work directly with senior management and cross-functional global teams

• Gain hands-on experience in strategic planning, forecasting, and investment analysis

• Lead and support initiatives in financial digitization and automation

• Opportunity to support continuous improvement and cost control efforts

• Be part of a dynamic finance team with visibility across plant operations

• Contribute to innovation in financial planning using tools like Power BI

• Prepare monthly reporting packages (P/L, EBITA bridges, CAPEX, cashflow, variance analysis)

• Lead budget preparation, forecasting, and five-year strategic planning

• Analyze and update standard costs annually

• Interpret large data sets to support business strategy and decision-making

• Collaborate with global controlling and operations teams

• Support investment proposals and appraisals with Engineering and Operations

• Monitor plant working capital and inventory performance

• Track and report on continuous improvement and cost reduction projects

• Ensure compliance with Quality Management Systems including IATF 16949 and ISO 45001

• Maintain project costing systems for tooling and capital projects

• Perform other duties as assigned

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance

• 3–7 years of progressive experience in financial management (preferably in manufacturing)

• CPA or equivalent preferred (or actively pursuing CPA)

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

• Familiarity with IFRS and costing principles

• Experience in a fast-paced, global manufacturing environment

• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with senior leaders

• Analytical and critical problem-solving mindset

• Entrepreneurial spirit and drive to impact business profitability

• Comfort with financial data tools such as Power BI

• Willingness to learn and dive into operational details

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Johnson Electric offers talented people like you the opportunity to grow professionally and personally, surrounded by some of the most dedicated, innovative, and entrepreneurial colleagues you will find anywhere. Of course, we offer competitive pay and benefits, and far more than that, we offer you a culture driven by our values and designed to ensure that our most important asset—our people—can flourish.

Johnson Electric welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Johnson Electric is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Applicants should advise Human Resources if they require any type of accommodation during the recruitment process.

Come join our global, inclusive & diverse team

Our purpose is to improve the quality of life of everyone we touch through our innovative motion systems. We are a truly global team bound together by our shared values. Our culture is built on the diversity, knowledge, skills, creativity, and talents that each employee brings to the company. Our people are our company's most valuable asset. We are committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace where employees of different backgrounds feel valued and respected, regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity or religious background. We are committed to inspiring our employees to grow, act with ownership and find fulfilment and meaning in the work they do.