Job Description

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• A forward-looking and progressive company since its very foundation over a century ago, the Company organization is constantly evolving and looking for the best talent for its establishments located across Canada and the US. In addition to its traditional industry sectors where the Company built a solid reputation worldwide, namely pulp and paper, forest products, paperboard and packaging, the Company is now active in such diverse sectors as green energy, wines and spirits, tissue products and recycling. Because sustainable development and the responsible use of resources are at the core of its success, several of the Company's establishments and practices are certified under the strictest industry standards.

Overview:

• The Senior Analyst, Planning and Financial Analysis is responsible for providing the financial and budgetary analysis required by various monthly, quarterly and annual financial processes, including the analysis of consolidated budget variances for senior management and the company's board of directors. The incumbent is also responsible for improving the systems and processes for analyzing and forecasting financial and production data, as well as providing high quality support to the Financial Planning and Analysis Team.
• The Senior Analyst, Planning and Financial Analysis reports to the Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis.

Responsibilities:

• Produce consolidated forecast / budget information from the consolidation system on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis taking into consideration the different accounting standards used in the company (ASPE and IFRS);
• Analyze, explain and summarize budget variances; Make recommendations and follow-up items;
• Consolidate financial information of different divisional systems to update forecast / budget information on a quarterly basis; Ensure the integrity and quality of the consolidated information;
• Design, create and maintain management reports for senior management, the Executive Committee, the company's board of director and the Audit Advisory Committee; continuously optimize and automate financial processes and reporting;
• Support the implementation and management of financial / forecast and production data systems;
• Promote advanced analytics as well as using technology to automate processes to improve efficiency;
• Establish and maintain partnerships with various stakeholders at Head Office and across divisions, through financial processes (monthly, quarterly, budget, financial forecast) and miscellaneous projects;
• Support and advise divisions during the budget process, standardize and consolidate the budgeted financial data and improve the process;
• Introduce and promote new techniques and ideas to advance the FP&A organization and analytical culture;
• Support and respond to ad-hoc requests relating to financial planning and analysis and special projects.

Qualifications:

• CPA, CMA, CGA, CA, CFA designation or Master's degree in business / finance required
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in financial accounting and financial analysis (corporate reporting will be considered an asset)
• Knowledge of the ASPE and IFRS accounting standards
• Strong analytical thinking and superior learning ability;
• Strong time management skills and ability to work under pressure while maintaining a positive attitude;
• Autonomy, initiative and sense of responsibility;
• Client focused mindset and ability to develop and maintain good relationships at all levels of the company;
• Knowledge and proficiency in accounting and financial systems and software; knowledge of Microsoft Excel/PowerPoint is essential; IBM Controller, IBM Planning Analytics (TM1) and JD Edwards software will be considered an asset;
• Bilingualism - French / English (advanced level required);
• The incumbent will be required to travel occasionally.

Other Relevant Information:

• Bilingual - ideal if English person that can speak French
• Montreal location - hybrid work environment (2 days max in office per week)

FP&A role with enough experience with:

• Consolidation
• ASPE and IFRS (and GAAP differences)
• Journal entries
• Pension, leases
• Very good with Excel and IBM system
• CPA designation
• MD&A preparation (write up in the report)

Software:

• Consolidation team: IBM cognos

Job Details

9781

Contract

4 months

Montreal