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Finance Manager (Closed)

About the Opportunity

• Perform non-routine, complex accounting assignments involving the application of generally accepted accounting practices and requiring highly developed analytical skills and business acumen
• Assist in performing quarterly forecasts and yearly budgets as well as preparing analyses and reports on forecast results
• Work actively with the Head of Financial Planning and Analysis to ensure all Divisional and Group reporting requirements are achieved with high quality submissions
• Coordinate the preparation and analysis of financial reports and budget estimates for the Minerals Canada Oil Sands Business Unit within established deadlines
• Interpret financial reports for management comparing actual versus projected results and explaining variances in a thorough and timely manner
• Prepare financial and economic analysis projects and interpret results for management
• Undertake special analytical studies such as the identification of trends or the evaluation of current control systems
• Assist in the formulation of long and short-term capital and operating plans
• Coordinate accounting matters with other departments, locations and divisions as needed
• Ensure that locally, proper processes, reporting and controls are in place for various financial reporting requirements
• Actively manage the financial integrity, reporting and forecasting performance of large capital projects, oversee one cost controller with dotted line reporting into the role
• Work closely with the Operations personnel to ensure accurate forecasts and weekly projections are prepared
• Understand the underlying business activities driving the variances and be prepared to communicate them in a timely manner
• Other duties as assigned
• Preparation of Annual Budget and Quarterly Forecast for Oil Sands Division and other assistance as needed
• Assistance in preparation of Monthly reporting including variances in actual results to budget, forecast and prior year results
• Assist as needed with accounting requirements, queries and compliance (controls)
• Reporting of significant budget/forecast/current projection variances as soon as they are known in order to ensure a “no surprise” culture
• Actively manage the forecasting, reporting and performance of large projects within the Oil Sands Division
• Work with peers in Hard Rock Mining as well as Head of FP&A to improve and deliver effective monthly large projects tracker
• Preparation of weekly forecast updates with senior personnel; to be presented to upper management/central finance
• Overall goal to improve all aspects of the forecasting process in order to obtain more accurate forecasting of input, sales, gross margin and EBITA
• Integrate working capital management into operations culture
• Help develop KPI measurement and reporting
• Continuous review of results throughout the month in order to ensure accurate communication of expectations to central finance and business leadership
• Develop and maintain excellent working relationships within the company
• Developing good working practices and continuously looking for improvements in underlying processes
• Participation in preparation of quotes from a finance aspect including: review of forecasted costs, review of overhead rates used in quote and preparation of cash flow projections

About You

• Minimum 10 years experience in a similar role
• CPA designation
• Solid mix of cost accounting and general accounting experience in a manufacturing environment is an asset
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Excellent written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information as required by law
• Excellent self-motivation, organization, accuracy, and attention to detail
• Excellent computer skills along with literacy with Microsoft Excel and Word software
• Experience with Cognos, TM1 or SAP are assets

Pay Rate

$50/hour

How to Apply

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You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.