CEDENT Looking for Forecasting and Budgeting -Analyst at Winnipeg, MB Full Time

Job description:

Position Summary
Client has an exciting career opportunity for a full-time permanent Financial Analyst – Forecasting & Budgeting at our plant in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Perks and Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Attractive (FLEX) benefits package (fully Company paid)
• Generous Company pension plan
• Positive work-life balance
• Excellent career progression opportunities
• Commitment to professional growth
• Company social events including Company BBQ, children’s events, service awards day, winter holiday party and many other events put together by our social committee!
• Employee Social & Welfare Association
• On-site gym
• Employee discounts on tickets to certain sporting events and other entertainment/events
• Flexible work hours
• Full cafeteria with healthy daily specials
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Essential Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Drive the annual budgeting process and monthly forecasting.
• Prepare monthly expenses analysis and provide timely explanations of variances between actual results and forecasts/budgets; direct manager’s attention to opportunities for corrective action.
• Maintain and enhance key performance indicators to highlight operational performance.
• Maintain and enhance financial forecasting, budgeting, and operational models.
• Coordinate with various business units to create budgets and forecasts which meet established goals.
• Work with finance and accounting in a continuous improvement environment, identify and implement areas for process improvement and increased efficiencies.
• Actively support and provide analysis on various regulatory requirements.
• Act as point of contact for Government auditors for audits of ClientCosting rates.

Position Requirements / Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Commerce or Business and/or working towards CPA designation.
• Minimum 5 years of accounting and finance experience.
• Advanced level skills in MS Excel are required.
• Big4 experience will be preferred but not mandatory.
• Manufacturing industry experience is preferred, including extensive cost accounting experience, and strong project management.
• Strong communication skills, presentation skills and proven report writing ability.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Ability to manage and organize multiple work activities in order to meet established deadlines and priorities.

You Will Enjoy:

• An opportunity to be a part of a great culture, an awesome team, a challenging work environment, and some fun along the way!
• Apply today to learn more and be part of our Growth story.

All applications will be kept strictly confidential and once shortlisted, our team will be in touch with you for further discussions.