Our client, a large and well-established manufacturing organization, is seeking a Senior Consolidation Analyst to join its Corporate Finance team. This role offers exposure to a complex multi-entity environment, supporting the consolidation and financial reporting activities of a diversified group of companies operating across numerous business units.
Reporting to the Director of Financial Reporting, the successful candidate will play a key role in delivering accurate consolidated financial information, supporting senior leadership reporting requirements, and driving continuous improvements to reporting processes and systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the preparation and review of monthly consolidation entries and supporting schedules
- Review financial submissions from business units and operating entities, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance with reporting requirements
- Analyze consolidated financial results and provide meaningful insights to support management decision-making
- Evaluate balance sheet performance across business units, identifying trends, variances, and key performance indicators
- Assess and monitor the impact of foreign currency fluctuations on consolidated results
- Act as a key resource and provide guidance to plant controllers, business unit finance teams, and other stakeholders across the organization
- Support the annual external audit process,
including audit requests, documentation, and technical accounting matters
- Oversee the integrity, maintenance, and ongoing optimization of consolidation and reporting systems
- Partner with finance and IT teams to improve reporting processes, data reliability, and system functionality
- Assist with the preparation of presentations and financial materials for executive leadership, Audit Committee meetings, and Board of Directors reporting
- Prepare ad hoc financial analyses, executive reports, and strategic projects as required
Qualifications
- CPA designation required
- 3-5+ years of experience in consolidation, financial reporting, audit, or corporate accounting
- Strong understanding of IFRS and consolidated financial reporting principles
- Advanced Excel skills and strong systems aptitude
- Experience with financial consolidation and reporting platforms is considered a strong asset
- Proven ability to analyze large volumes of financial and operational data
- Solid organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
- Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment
- Bilingualism in English and French
📌 Senior Financial Analyst (Montreal)
🏢 Hays
📍 Montreal