• Job Description

  Req#: 2858

  Financial Analyst

  Scarborough, ON, Canada ● Toronto, ON, Canada Req #2858

  Wednesday, March 13, 2024

  Who We Are & What We Do

  The Hillman Group services a wide variety of customers in the Automotive, Industrial, Retail and Agricultural channels. We have products in Home Depot, Lowes, Canadian Tire, Walmart and more! Have you ever done any home improvement projects? If so, you likely know our products.

  The Hillman Group Canada employs over 700 employees in 2 manufacturing facilities and 7 distribution facilities across Canada. We have a great group of professionals whose dedication and teamwork form the backbone of our company.

  Summary

  The Financial Analyst is responsible for reviewing financial results and completion of forecast and planning. This role will work closely with the financial accounting team on a day-to-day basis to understand financial results.

  Duties and Responsibilities
  

  • Responsibility for preparing, analyzing and distributing standardized (weekly, monthly) financial reports to management team.
  • Analyze and interpret monthly financial results and underlying data to explain variances to plan, prior periods and forecast on a pro-active basis.
  • Complete key sections of financial statement analysis (Gross Margin, COGs Variances, Operating Expenses) to support Accounting month end close.
  • Understanding of inventory analysis/cost accounting, including bill of material, overhead application and production variances.
  • Submission of company results/analysis on corporate templates (Excel, FP&A software) under tight deadlines.
  • Develop standardized reports using JD Edwards report writer to support analysis.
  • Collaborate with Accounting/Management team to understand underlying assumptions and interpret financial impact.
  • Collaborate with operations, demand planning and finance and develops and generates accurate reports from various data sources.
  • Create ad-hoc reports and recreating old financial modules.
  • Comply with company policies and procedures.
  • Support and follow internal health & safety programs and protocols.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by management.
    

  Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in finance and/or accounting.
  • CPA designation or in progress.
  • 1-2 years accounting and analysis experience in a manufacturing/distribution environment is an asset.
  • Working towards professional accounting designation.
  • Experience in working in multi-currencies, foreign exchange analysis and impact an asset.
  • Advanced computer skills specifically MS Excel, BI, and SQL with experience in manipulation of large volumes of data.
  • Ability to communicate financial objectives and requirements.
  • Performs function with a sense of purpose and a degree of urgency.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with an emphasis on teamwork.
  • Excellent organizational, analytical and communication skills (oral & written).
  • Flexibility to work overtime as required to meet tight deadlines.

  If you are interested in joining a fun and collaborative work environment, apply today!

  We are committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process. Upon request, we will, in consultation with the applicant, determine the nature of any accommodation that may be required.

  The Hillman Group Canada ULC

  900 Passmore Ave., Scarborough, ON M1X 0A1 ● Tel: (416) 694-3351 ● hpaulin.com ● hillmangroup.ca Linkedin.com/company/the-hillman-group/

  Other details

  • Job Family Canada
  • Pay Type Salary

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• About the company

  Welcome to Hillman, Founded in 1964 and headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, The Hillman Group is a leading North American provider of complete hardware solutions. Delivering simple solutions in a complex world to 26,000 customers including Lowe’s, Home Depot, Tractor Supply, Ace Hardware, True Value, Do-It-Best, Walmart and many more.

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