Senior Financial Analyst

Job Title- Senior Financial Analyst, FP&A Location- Vaughan, ON — Hybrid (3 days per week in office) Employment Type- Full-Time, Permanent Reports To- Manager, FP&A Industry- Manufacturing About the Company Our client is a privately held manufacturing company, with 101–300 employees, operating internationally. Key Responsibilities: Financial Planning & Analysis Build and maintain rolling forecasts incorporating production volume, labour, and material price assumptions Lead profitability analysis and EBITDA forecasting across price, mix, and volume drivers Develop and maintain standard costing models; analyze inventory valuation, including slow-moving and obsolete inventory Build SKU-level sales forecasts in partnership with the commercial team Support financial modelling for capital expenditure and capacity expansion decisions Report on plant performance metrics and translate them into financial impact Conduct scenario analysis, expense forecasting, and working capital optimization Partner directly with Operations, Supply Chain, and Sales on margin and forecast accuracy Support annual budgeting and forecasting cycles and trade spend analysis Financial Reporting Own the monthly management reporting pack and plant dashboards end to end Prepare variance analysis, commentary, and trend analysis for leadership Develop and enhance KPI reporting Projects & Continuous Improvement Support process re-engineering and automation initiatives across finance Contribute to inventory management improvements and cost savings What You Bring: 5+ years of progressive experience in financial planning & analysis, ideally within a manufacturing environment Exposure to multi-entity, multi-currency operations Advanced Excel skills required, including macros and dynamic modelling Experience with NetSuite and Microsoft Power BI is highly preferred Strong business partnering skills, with the ability to work directly with Operations, Supply Chain, and Sales A CPA designation is an asset Next Steps We do appreciate all interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Clarity Recruitment is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process and workplace. If you require accommodation, please let us know in advance and we will work with you to meet your needs. Please note: We use AI-assisted tools for notetaking during the screening process. JOB ID # 3651984 About Clarity Recruitment Clarity is an executive search and recruitment firm specializing in Finance & Accounting talent across Canada - from accountants to CFOs. Additionally, Clarity partners with organizations to hire exceptional talent in HR, Operations, and IT, helping build the teams that power business success. Our process is designed to minimize risk, maximize alignment, and move quickly. With dedicated practices in Executive Search, Full-Time Search, and Project & Interim Consulting, we help organizations grow with confidence. Visit findingclarity.ca to learn more!

The role focuses on building rolling forecasts, profitability analysis, and standard costing models within a manufacturing environment. It also involves owning monthly management reporting, plant dashboards, and partnering with operations and sales to optimize margins.

Candidates need over 5 years of progressive FP&A experience, preferably in manufacturing, with advanced Excel and Power BI skills. A CPA designation and experience with NetSuite are considered assets.

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• Financial Planning & Analysis
• EBITDA Forecasting
• Standard Costing
• Inventory Valuation
• Financial Modelling
• Scenario Analysis
• Working Capital Optimization
• Variance Analysis
• KPI Reporting
• Process Automation
• Advanced Excel
• NetSuite
• Microsoft Power BI
• Business Partnering
• Budgeting
• Trade Spend Analysis

• Finance & Accounting
• Manufacturing
• Data & Analytics
• Management & Leadership
• Consulting

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

5+ years

Apply by

Sep 12, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Office presence

3 days per week

Seniority

Associate

Application method

Direct apply is available