Financial Analyst Department : Finance

Plant Controller

Employment Type: Full Time – Permanent

Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy

Greenfield is looking for a Financial Analyst to join our growing team.

The Financial Analyst is a key finance partner to the Plant Controller and Chatham team to support accurate reporting, sound decisions, and disciplined financial management. The successful candidate will independently lead assigned work, collaborate across the organization, develop practical solutions, and deliver high-quality results within month-end, forecast, budget, and project deadlines. Greenfield Global is a leading producer and supplier of high-value, mission-critical raw materials, ingredients, and additives that are vital to businesses and integral to a lower-carbon economy. From start-ups to the largest brands in the world, customers trust Greenfield’s extensive portfolio of premium products, regulatory expertise, and industry-leading service to improve people’s lives and the health of the planet.

Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

Professional accounting designation, active progress toward a designation, or equivalent depth of accounting experience is preferred.

Three to five years of accounting and financial analysis experience, preferably in a manufacturing, processing, or operational workplace.

Strong knowledge of general accounting, month-end close, account reconciliations, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.

Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines without sacrificing quality or control.

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including financial modelling, data analysis, and efficient manipulation of large data sets.

Personal Qualities

Commitment to continuous improvement, adaptability, and the Company values of Honesty, Integrity, Respect, and Commitment.

Commitment to safety, environmental practices, and quality standards.

Month-End Accounting and Financial Control





Manage assigned month-end close activities, including preparation of journal entries, accruals, inventory-related entries, stock in transit (SIT), and other plant accounting entries.

Prepare and maintain accurate general ledger account reconciliations, investigate variances, resolve reconciling items, and maintain clear supporting documentation and audit trails.

Analyze balance sheet accounts, including inventory, capital projects, fixed assets, accruals, and other assigned accounts.

Monitor accounting transactions and operational data for completeness, accuracy, and appropriate period recognition, escalating material issues promptly.

Support year-end activities, external and internal audits, and requests for financial information.

Support capital management and project teams with financial tracking and budgeting.

Financial Analysis and Business Partnership

Investigate actual-to-budget and actual-to-forecast variances across departments, production costs, inventory, freight, chemicals, utilities, and other key plant cost areas.

Partner with department managers to understand spending, commitments, risks, and opportunities and to improve financial accountability.

Perform ad hoc financial analysis and independently take assignments from initial scoping through investigation, recommendation, and completion.

Develop a strong understanding of plant operations and connect operational activity to financial performance.

Provide substantial support for the annual budget and quarterly forecasting processes, including data collection, assumptions, departmental input, consolidation, and variance analysis.

Comply with all Company health and safety, environmental,



and quality policies and regulatory requirements.

Provide backup and support for critical finance activities as required, including accounts payable and plant accounting processes.

Provide guidance on sound accounting and system practices and support cross-functional problem solving.

Perform other accounting, analytical, and project responsibilities as required.

Base salary dependent on experience and demonstrated performance – $75,000 - $90,000

Formal and informal training opportunities

Comprehensive health and dental benefits

Income protection: short- and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, paid personal sick time

Vacation time exceeding industry standards

Company funded retirement savings program with individual contribution opportunities

We own and operate five distilleries, four specialty chemical manufacturing and packaging plants, and three next-generation biofuel and renewable energy R&D; centers. This integrated model enhances supply chain transparency, quality control, custom formulation development, and ultimately customer satisfaction.

Innovation: We are constantly seizing opportunities to develop new products, processes and methods to meet the diverse and demanding requirements of our customers.

We work with partners to get the most out of our existing products, and to develop custom solutions for our customer requirements.

Responsibility: Our commitment to give back to local communities in the US and Canada goes beyond the bottom line. We give back to the planet by processing renewable resources into low carbon fuels and chemicals.

Agility: Our team is not only fast, we has the flexibility and creativity to pivot with customer needs to develop custom-made, on-time solutions.

Discipline: At every plant, and for every customer, for every shipment, we put quality first. We operate a tight, transparent supply chain while meeting the highest regulatory standards.

We use AI only for routine administrative support and never to screen candidates or determine outcomes.

📌 Temporary Full Time Financial Analyst - Finance (Chatham-Kent)
🏢 Greenfield Global
📍 Chatham-Kent