Operations Financial Analyst

This position is ideally suited for candidates located in Canada, but we are open to considering strong candidates based in the U.S. Options for hybrid / virtual. The Operations Analyst role is responsible for performing standardized or routine professional accounting and financial analysis work for Americas North Operations. The primary job duties include the compilation, consolidation & analysis of financial data related to operations. Incumbent must have an understanding of accounting and accounting principles, working knowledge of recording, examining, and analyzing data and financial transactions. Responsibilities: • Manage the preparation and distribution of monthly, quarterly, & annual reporting requirements as instructed by division • Participate in month-end and year-end closing and ensure an effective and efficient system of internal controls in compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements • Review, validate, and code vendor invoices, work with AP to resolve discrepancies • Support in various Source-to-Pay duties such as creation of purchase orders, matching of goods receipts, create vendor accounts, analyze variances • Drive process improvements in analytics and procedures related to workflow • High degree of interactions with cross functional departments including finance, manufacturing, accounts payable, supply chain, and procurement • Complete financial analysis to identify issues, report on performance and drive continuous improvement • Provide timely and insightful analytics to Americas North Operations team that anticipates change and drives decision making, leverage understanding of key business fundamentals to improve operating efficiencies and profitability • Assist in the analysis and preparation of financial models, including business cases, forecasts, and budgets, within Americas North Operations • Support in proper recording of GST/HST paid on purchases in Canada