Financial analyst - Cost accounting
Introduction
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Hello, I'm Clémence, Recruitment and Business Development Consultant at Fed Finance, a recruitment consultancy specializing in finance and accounting jobs. I work on two types of recruitment: temporary and permanent in the Greater Montreal area.
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Mission
Job summary
A company in the manufacturing sector is looking for a Financial Analyst specializing in cost accounting. This key role will support the accuracy of standard costs, variable and fixed costs, monthly close activities, as well as variance analysis. The position will also contribute to financial planning and analysis (FP&A) activities, gross margin monitoring, engineering program support, and assisting management with strategic projects.
Main responsibilities
Carry out cost analyses for inventories and supervise cyclical settlements.
Identify opportunities for cost savings.
Carry out monthly inventory closing and ensure accurate valuation.
Manage balance sheet and income statement accounts related to inventory and cost of sales.
Analyze variances and work with site managers to reduce them.
Monitor weekly purchase price variances and update standard prices.
Analyze all costs affecting gross margin: transport, labor, overheads, raw materials, customer returns.
Ensure that invoices related to gross margin are properly accounted for.
Monitor engineering and production costs for special projects.
Calculate annual work center rates and standard overheads.
Participate in the gross margin forecasting and budgeting process.
Improve costing processes and ensure compliance.
Support internal and external cost audits.
Assist site managers in interpreting monthly results.
Support business unit managers in margin analysis.
Monitor investment budgets and productivity projects.
Participate in the development of business cases, contract evaluations and various projects.
Your profile
Skills and qualifications
1 to 3 years' experience in a manufacturing environment.
Experience in cost accounting (asset).
Excellent financial analysis, reporting and problem-solving skills.
Initiative, results orientation, business acumen.
Good communication and leadership skills.
Comfortable with ERP systems.
Bilingualism (French and English, oral and written).
Availability for occasional travel to different sites.
CPA designation (asset).
