Our client is a well-established and growing Canadian manufacturer in Tillsonburg. Currently undergoing an exciting period of growth and organisational transformation, they are seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join their collaborative finance team. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with operations and senior leadership, providing key financial insights that directly influence manufacturing performance, pricing, and business decision-making. Reporting directly to the Director of Finance, you will be responsible for analyzing manufacturing costs, inventory, and operational data to ensure accurate product costing, improve profitability, and support strategic planning. This role is ideal for a strong cost accountant who thrives in a manufacturing environment and enjoys combining accounting expertise with data analysis.
What our client has to offer: Competitive compensation
Comprehensive health and dental benefits
RRSP program
Flexible work schedule with early finish every Friday
Opportunity to join a stable and expanding manufacturing organization
High visibility within the finance team and exposure to cross-functional leadership
Long-term career growth within a business focused on continuous improvement
Responsibilities: Accurately determine manufacturing costs for parts, labour, and production processes to support product pricing and profitability
Analyze Bills of Materials (BOMs), routings, work centers, inventory, and production data to identify cost drivers and operational efficiencies
Perform detailed margin analysis by product, customer, and manufacturing job
Develop and maintain financial and operational dashboards, KPIs,



and reporting tools using Excel and business intelligence platforms
Conduct inventory, cost of goods sold, and manufacturing overhead variance analysis
Monitor production jobs and proactively identify gross margin risks and opportunities
Reconcile inventory-related general ledger accounts and ensure the integrity of financial and operational data
Support month-end and year-end reporting through financial analysis, reconciliations, and data validation
Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and business planning by analyzing historical trends and manufacturing performance
Partner with Finance, Operations, Production, and Supply Chain to improve cost visibility and support strategic decision-making
Identify opportunities to automate reporting, improve processes, and strengthen data governance within the finance function
Serve as a key resource for ERP reporting and manufacturing financial analysis
Qualifications: CPA designation is a MUST
Minimum 5 years of cost accounting or financial analysis experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment
Strong understanding of manufacturing cost accounting principles, inventory valuation, BOMs, routings, and work centers
Experience with ERP systems in a manufacturing setting
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and financial modeling skills
Strong communication skills with the ability to present financial information to operational stakeholders
To be eligible for this role, you must be legally eligible to work in Canada. Please note that we use AI tools as part of our recruitment process to enhance efficiency and improve candidate experience. ? #ACC1

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📌 Senior Financial Analyst (Ontario)
🏢 Elby Professional Recruitment
📍 Ontario