The OpportunityReporting to the Manager, Operations Finance, the Senior Analyst is a key member of the Canadian Operations Finance team and acts as a trusted Finance Business Partner to manufacturing and operations leaders. This role is accountable for owning core operational reporting and margin analytics while also providing financial insight and decision support to stakeholders across the business. The position requires a balance of strong technical data capabilities, a solid understanding of ERP systems, and the ability to translate financial performance into clear, actionable insights.
The successful candidate is a highly organized and detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, demonstrates sound judgment, and collaborates effectively with cross-functional leaders to drive informed decision-making and operational excellence.
ResponsibilitiesMonth-End Reporting & Close- Lead monthly Operations Finance reporting (OPEX, variance analysis, executive commentary)
- Extract, validate, and analyze ERP (e.g., Sage) and other financial data
- Prepare and distribute reporting packages; support review meetings with performance insights
- Support month-end and quarter-end close processes
Margin Reporting, COGS & Data Management- Own monthly margin reporting, consolidating multi-source data into standardized outputs
- Ensure data integrity, validation, and reconciliation
- Analyze cost per unit, production costs, and gross margins
- Improve reporting efficiency through repeatable processes and automation
Manufacturing Performance & Cost Analysis- Analyze manufacturing and budget variances to identify cost drivers and insights
- Build understanding of manufacturing processes and BOM cost flows
- Track cost-saving initiatives and value realization
- Support reporting (e.g., CMO receipts, production volumes, GL analysis)
Budgeting, Forecasting & Business Reviews- Support budgeting and forecasting processes (templates, consolidating inputs, validating assumptions)
- Partner with operations teams to understand financial implications of decisions
- Contribute to Monthly Business Reviews (MBRs) and executive reporting packages with clear financial insights
Business Partnering & Continuous Improvement- Act as Finance Business Partner across FP&A, Accounting, Operations, and Product
- Deliver timely ad hoc analysis and build flexible financial models to support decision-making and initiatives
- Identify and drive process improvements, automation, and reporting enhancements
- Support standard costing processes in collaboration with Accounting
- Other duties as assigned
Experience- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field
- 2-4 years' experience in operations finance, FP&A, or manufacturing finance
- Advanced Excel skills (financial modeling, complex formulas, multi-source data consolidation)
- ERP experience (e.g., Sage), including data extraction, validation, and understanding transaction flows
- Experience with month-end close, financial reporting, variance analysis, and budgeting/forecasting
- Ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage competing priorities in fast-paced environments
- CPA designation (or in progress)
- Industry experience in manufacturing, CPG, or cannabis
- Knowledge of standard costing, BOM, and production economics
Other DetailsThis is a full-time remote role based out of Ontario.
Salary Range: $80,000 - $95,000 CAD
Benefits - extended health and dental coverage, paid vacation, and participation in our employer-supported retirement savings program
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We appreciate your interest, and promise to review all applications, but we will only be contacting those who best fit the requirements.
Recruitment Process: All applications for this role are reviewed manually; no AI-based screening or ranking tools are used.
This post is for an existing vacancy.
