Job Description

THE OPPORTUNITY This is an exciting opportunity to join our team. If you like working for a fast-paced and dynamic organization while utilizing your analytical and problem-solving skills, we welcome you to join Atlantic. We are currently looking for a Financial Analyst. The successful candidate will be responsible for reporting and analyzing our plant operations within our Corrugated Ontario division. Supporting Retail, Bag, and Supply Chain. This position will report directly to the Divisional Controller. Location: GTA area Responsibilities include:

• Month-end accounting, preparation of journal entries & financial reporting
• Preparation of the monthly Corrugated P&L notes
• Variance analysis; preparation of cost bridges
• Headcount and capacity analysis
• Compile, analyze, and distribute financial and operational KPI\xe2\x80\x99s
• Freight & delivery analysis, trend analysis, and cost-saving opportunities
• Quarterly inventory count; ensure inventory guidelines are followed
• Annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting
• Review and check Expense claims according to policy
• Interim and Year-End Audit requests.

Position Requirements:

• 3-5 years of accounting and financial experience, preferably with a manufacturing background
• Professional designation not required
• Excellent communication skills
• Able to work independently and use sound judgement
• Capable of adapting to change

• Deadline-focused with proven ability to meet prioritize in order to meet all deadlines

• Detailed oriented with an ability to analyze numbers and data in terms of their impact on the business and plant operations

• Shows initiative with the ability to multi-task with good organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and can build solid working relationships with all stakeholders
• Proficient in MS Office with advanced knowledge of Excel
• Proficient in manufacturing ERP system

Atlantic Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We thank all applicants for their interest; only those considered for an interview will be contacted.
Competencies: Customer Focus - Personally demonstrates that external and internal customers are a high priority. Identifies customer needs and expectations and responds to them in a timely and effective manner. Anticipates and prevents delays or other things that can adversely affect the customer. Keeps customers informed about the status of pending actions and audits customer satisfaction with products or services. Decision Quality - Gathers enough information to allow a pragmatic assessment of risks and benefits of alternative approaches in any decision. Stays focused on objectives and considers both the short-term and longer-term impact of decisions and keeps objectives in mind throughout the process. Communicates the impact and implications of decisions. Completes the appropriate level of due diligence required to make a quick, accurate decision. Drive for Results - Achieves results within established timelines. Understands and demonstrates that intentions, activities and results are not the same. Pursues everything with energy, drive, and a need to finish; does not give up before finishing, even in the face of resistance or setbacks; consistently challenges self and others for results. Leadership - The expectation of leadership is not reserved solely for only those who are in positions of authority, but from all employees. They demonstrate high integrity and are motivated by wanting to make a real difference to people by delivering a high quality service for their customer and the organization. In positions of authority they: invest in development for the right people and identify and develop future leaders, and coach and provide candid feedback to others. They are visible and they model behaviors, competencies and values expected and inspire others to undertake challenging tasks and projects. Teamwork - Is an effective team player who adds complementary skills and contributes valuable ideas, opinions and feedback. Communicates in an open and candid manner and can be counted upon to fulfill any commitments made to others on the team. Ensures the right stakeholders are informed and involved where necessary. Is ready to \xe2\x80\x9croll up their sleeves\xe2\x80\x9d as necessary. Think and Act like an owner - Thinks and cares about the organization like an owner. Commits to and upholds organizational values, and core behaviors even under difficult circumstances. Demonstrates a strong sense of responsibility and dedication to the success of the organization. Takes appropriate risks, holds self and others accountable for measurable, high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results and openly raises a challenge even if others don\xe2\x80\x99t.