Senior Financial Analyst

Martinrea is a diversified global automotive supplier engaged in the design, development and manufacturing of metal parts, assemblies and modules, complex fluid management systems and aluminum products.

We employ approximately 15,000 skilled and motivated people at manufacturing, engineering and technical centers in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Brazil, Germany, Slovakia, Spain and China.

Our business strategy leverages world-class technologies, motivated and talented people, and high-quality products.

Our Mission is to make people's lives better by :

• Delivering outstanding quality products and services to our customers;
• Providing meaningful opportunity, job satisfaction, and job security for our people;
• Being positive contributors to our communities; and,
• Providing superior long-term investment returns to our stakeholders.

Our strength is our people

We invite you to follow your dreams and explore a challenging and rewarding career at Martinrea.

Job Summary : The Senior Financial Analyst is a Business Partner to both the finance and operational team, providing timely and actionable analysis along with KPI's to support management decision making and achieve financial / operational targets.

Opportunity for a high potential individual to develop into a leadership position.

Required Education and Experience :

• Undergraduate Degree in Business, Finance or Accounting
• Strong communicator in the English language, both written and oral
• Minimum 3-5 years' experience in similar position
• Must have manufacturing experience (preferably in Automotive)
• Proficient in Microsoft office; exposure to computerized manufacturing accounting systems is preferred
• High level of time management and organizational skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Essential Functions :

Provide visibility and insight of business operations to management through data analysis driven by exceptional excel / dash-boarding abilities to support management decision making.

Including the analysis of overheads, earned vs. available labor hours, inefficiencies (scrap, overtime premium freight, etc.

to drive profitability.

• Design, prepare, and maintain daily, weekly & monthly KPI's to provide enhanced feedback and accountability to the management team.
• Assist in the analysis and maintenance of standard costs including :
• Analyzing the financial impact of proposed changes to the bill of materials.
• Performing labor, overhead and cycle time studies to improve the accuracy of the bill of materials
• Process Capital Assets expenditure requests ensuring corporate policies are adhered to
• Process all capital assets disposals and MRE Divisional transfers
• Maintain the capital assets module of CMS and reconcile to the GL
• Maintain all capital assets binders and maintain monthly CIP schedules
• Assist Materials and Accounting departments with both Production and MRO Physical Inventories.
• Preparation of slow-moving inventory reporting and LCM analysis
• Tooling project tracking, reconciliation, report preparation / distribution and coordination of monthly meetings with Engineering
• Assist Controller on the design, development and maintenance of complex scenario based financial models to support forecasting and budgeting activities within the plant including :
• Forecasted Sales and Material by Customer / Program / Destination using multiple demand inputs including Customer Releases and Industry Vehicle Volumes.
• Labor / Manning models to appropriately flex manpower to match customer demand levels.
• Other account based data extraction models to support analysis and understanding of spending and consumption trends.
• Cash flow modelling to understand future cash requirements and optimize working capital.
• Assist Controller in the preparation of the bi-weekly full financial forecasts (P&L, Balance Sheet & Cash flow) and financial bridge analysis.
• Complete month-end, quarter-end, and year-end processes including :
• Preparation of assigned account reconciliations and analysis to support financial statements.
• Assist Controller with preparation of the financial bridge to explain monthly / quarterly actual results variances to budget / forecast.
• Manage and record journal entries for Inventory and other accounts as assigned.
• Assist in the data extraction to support the preparation of standard corporate reporting requirements including AR Aging, Head Counts, and Capital and Tooling balances by program in a timely manner.
• Support and assist in the co-ordination of external and internal audit requirements.
• Preparation and analysis of Sales by Destination, Sales by Platform, etc.
• Assist preparation of year-end audit package
• Process in ADP, Bi-Weekly Payroll and prepare JE.
• Abide by all Company polices including, but not limited to the following : Health and Safety, Quality and Environmental Systems, Human Resources policies, and the Martinrea Employee Handbook

Work Environment :

• 80% office, 20% plant floor (PPE required)
Physical Demands :
• Desk work.
• Desk work.
• Constant communication with employees, peers, management, suppliers and customers.
• Overtime as required

Health and Safety :

• Must work in accordance with Health and Safety regulations, Company and plant rules, policies and procedures
• Must use or wear Personal Protective Equipment and certain clothing as required by the Company

Other Duties :

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities required for this job.

Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice

Benefits :

• Working in a great team environment.
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance.
• 401K with company match.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Safety shoe and prescription safety glasses reimbursement.
• Supplier discounts.
• Tuition reimbursement and training opportunities.

Disclaimer :

This job description does not constitute a contract of employment. The Company may exercise its employment at will right at any time

Here at Martinrea, our employees are our backbone. We feel with bringing in new skills sets and knowledge will allow potential applicants to become great assets to the company.

We look forward to hearing from applicants and giving them the opportunity to become a part of our team!