Job Description
Financial Analyst
Position Summary
Reporting to the Group Controller, this role is responsible for performing and presenting financial analysis. This role will also assist with monthly, quarterly and annual reporting requirements, along with other analysis and reporting as required.
Performance Expectations
- Prepare consolidated financial reporting and variance analysis for senior management to support strategic decision-making.
- Assist with the preparation and consolidation of annual budget, five-year business plan, and bi-monthly forecasts.
- Assist in developing financial models for forecasting and analysis.
- Support and monitor the year-end external audit process.
- Ensure compliance with legislative requirements.
- Support, foster, promote and demonstrate Linamar’s core values and leadership behaviors.
- Maintain balance between customer, employee and financial satisfaction.
- Support and maintain department and company’s lean initiatives.
- Continuously maintain knowledge of all organizational accounting practices through seminars, webinars and professional conferences as needed.
- Perform other projects/analysis as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
- Minimum two to four years’ experience.
- A university degree in Accounting, Business or a related discipline.
- Must be enrolled in CPA or completed CPA.
Desired Characteristics
- Must be highly analytical with sound business judgement, proven documentation skills and strong attention to detail.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills, with strong oral and written communication skills.
- Capable of working both independently and collaboratively within a team.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Confidentiality, discretion, integrity and good judgment are critical.
- Advanced Excel skills.
- Knowledge of ERP system IFS would be an asset.
- Knowledge and experience with Canadian GAAP and IFRS would be an asset.
Why Linamar/Skyjack
- Opportunities to grow your career.
- Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.
- Social committees and sports teams
- Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier.
About Skyjack
Skyjack supplies construction rental companies globally with quality engineered, simple, and reliable access and telehandler equipment. Initially started as a scissor lift manufacturer in 1985, Skyjack has grown to become a world leader in the general Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) industry.
As a dominant player in a consistently evolving industry, skyjack employees thrive on absorbing new information and have a thirst for continuous improvement in their professional selves. In 2002 Skyjack became a part of the Linamar Corporation and has since been able to leverage strategic partnerships and use the guidance of their parent company to rapidly change the face of the access industry.
Every aspect of the company is deeply rooted in Skyjacks safety initiatives as this can be an extremely challenging industry. Skyjack prides itself on being simply reliable and easy to do business with. This mission extends to the relationships with customers, suppliers, and employees.
We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet the full requirements for this position.
Linamar is committed to promoting accessible recruitment as outlined in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Linamar will attempt to accommodate persons with a disability in an appropriate and effective manner throughout all stages of the recruitment process. Accommodations will be provided upon request.
Linamar Corporation encourages applications from all qualified individuals and will reasonably accommodate applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process upon request.