Financial Analyst

Permanent# Financial AnalystBoisbriandShareReporting to the Financial Director and working closely with the CFO and the Controller, the Financial Analyst acts as a business partner for operations. More than a reporting role, the incumbent is actively involved with the operations teams (R&D and Manufacturing) and sales to understand the reality behind the numbers, explain variances, and support operational decision-making.The role includes, among other things, participation in the development of:● Financial models and reports to improve budgeting and reporting processes;● Key Performance Indicators (KPIs);● Continuous improvement initiatives.**MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES*** Act as the primary finance contact point for operational managers; proactively approach teams (R&D, Production) to investigate cost issues and validate the reliability of source data;* Design and develop financial models and reports to improve budgeting and reporting processes;* Analyze manufacturing performance: labor variances, material consumption, factory overheads, and in-depth analysis of cost of goods sold (costing);* Actively participate in the development and maintenance of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and dashboards to monitor and evaluate efficiency, profitability, and maximum utilization of resources and time;* Ensure financial monitoring of the R&D project portfolio (budget monitoring, eligibility for tax credits/grants, profitability analysis of new products);* Participate in the preparation of the annual budget;* Participate in the review of monthly forecasts;* Take charge of preparing monthly operational performance reviews;* Support other departments with ad hoc analyses.**POSITION REQUIREMENTS*** Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting or equivalent experience;* 3 to 5 years of experience;* Excellent financial modeling skills in Excel;* Strong analytical skills;* Knowledge of Power Query, Access Database, Power BI (an asset), Word, Powerpoint;* Basic understanding of inter-company transactions;* Understanding of ERPs and production flows;* Profitability / project feasibility analysis skills;* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment;* Marked intellectual curiosity and ease of communication with non-financial departments (Engineering, Production);* Bilingualism, French and English.**WHAT WE OFFER*** Remote work (according to job type);* Competitive salaries;* Group RRSP with employer contribution;* Group insurance paid at 50% by Kinova;* Up to 4 weeks of vacation;* Personal days off in addition to vacation;* Snacks, coffee, and fresh fruit at all times;* A dedicated and great work team;* A state-of-the-art environment;* A company culture focused on the development of each individual;* Free parking;* Electric vehicle charging stations;* Regular social and sporting events;* And much more, but you'll have to meet us to learn more…Kinova is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive work environment for all and acting in discrimination against people on the basis of gender, nationality, minority status, or disability. As such, Kinova provides accommodation at all stages of the recruitment process and will treat all information relating to your health in a confidential and without prejudice.

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