Canadian Solar

Sr. Financial Analyst

Canadian Solar$90K — $110K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in FP&A, Finance, or Accounting, preferably within a manufacturing or industrial environment
  • Strong financial modeling, analytical, and problem-solving skills
  • Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting
  • Knowledge of manufacturing operations, cost accounting, and inventory management preferred
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with ERP systems; SAP experience preferred
  • Strong understanding of financial statements and GAAP principles

Responsibilities

  • Lead forecasting, budgeting, and long-range planning for manufacturing operations
  • Develop complex financial models for revenue and cost forecasting
  • Conduct variance analysis and provide actionable recommendations
  • Prepare and present financial performance reports to management
  • Analyze manufacturing KPIs and identify cost-saving opportunities
  • Support standard cost development and inventory valuation analysis
  • Enhance reporting tools and business intelligence capabilities through ERP platforms

Benefits

  • Collaborative and dynamic work environment
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth
  • Access to advanced financial and reporting tools
  • Cross-functional team engagement
  • Flexible work arrangements may be available
Full Job Description

Responsibilities include:

  • Lead monthly forecasting, annual budgeting, and long-range planning processes for manufacturing operations.
  • Develop and maintain complex financial models to support revenue, manufacturing cost, operating expense, working capital, and cash flow forecasting.
  • Conduct detailed variance analysis to identify key drivers of business performance and provide actionable recommendations.
  • Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial performance reports to management.
  •  Analyze manufacturing KPIs including production volume, yield, utilization, labor efficiency, scrap rates, and manufacturing overhead absorption.
  • Partner with plant leadership to monitor operational performance, identify cost-saving opportunities, and drive profitability improvements.
  • Support standard cost development, inventory valuation analysis, and cost variance investigations.
  • Evaluate product profitability, capacity utilization, and operational efficiency initiatives.
  • Develop executive dashboards and management reporting packages using financial and operational data.
  • Identify opportunities to improve forecasting accuracy, reporting efficiency, and data automation.
  • Enhance reporting tools and business intelligence capabilities through ERP and analytics platforms.
  • Support internal and external audit requests and ensure compliance with corporate policies and financial reporting requirements.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in FP&A, Finance, or Accounting, preferably within a manufacturing or industrial environment
  • Strong financial modeling, analytical, and problem-solving skills
  • Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting
  • Knowledge of manufacturing operations, cost accounting, and inventory management preferred
  • Experience working with ERP systems; SAP experience preferred
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including PivotTables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, Power Query, and financial modeling
  • Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or similar reporting tools is a plus
  • Strong understanding of financial statements and GAAP principles
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally
  • CPA, CMA, CFA, or MBA preferred but not required

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

  • Ability to sit for extended periods while working at a computer
  • Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing, filing, and operating office equipment
  • Occasional standing, walking, bending, and reaching
  • Ability to lift and carry light office materials (up to 10–15 lbs.), such as files or office supplies
  • Visual acuity to read computer screens, documents, and reports
  • Ability to attend meetings and interact with employees, customers, and vendors

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About Canadian Solar

Canadian Solar Inc. is a publicly traded company that manufactures solar PV modules and provides solar energy solutions. It was founded in 2001 in Canada and has since expanded to over 20 countries. Canadian Solar has delivered over 38 GW of solar modules to customers in over 150 countries. In 2018, Canadian Solar was ranked #6 on the list of top solar panel manufacturers by PV Tech. The company is listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange.
Learn more about Canadian Solar
Size
13,535 employees
Market Cap
$1.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
$299.3 million
Founded
2001
5 Year Trend
+13.1%
Revenue
$3.5 billion
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