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Sr. FP&A Analyst

Scarborough, Ontario, Canada
Senior Level
Full-Time

About the role

The Senior FP&A Analyst will play a critical role in driving financial insight, supporting strategic decision‑making, and enhancing reporting and forecasting capabilities across the organization. This position requires a highly analytical problem‑solver who can go beyond surface-level symptoms to identify root causes, develop sustainable solutions, and communicate insights in a clear, business‑friendly manner. The ideal candidate is exceptionally strong in financial modeling, data analysis, and accounting fundamentals, with the ability to step in as a back‑up to plant or corporate Controllers when needed.

Key Responsibilities: Financial Planning, Forecasting & Modeling Build, enhance, and maintain sophisticated financial models in Excel that support forecasting, annual budgets, long‑range planning, and scenario analysis. Ensure models are dynamic, assumption‑driven, and easily updated as business conditions change. Partner with business leaders to translate operational drivers into financial outcomes.

Data Analysis & Business Insights Extract, transform, and analyze financial and operational data using SQL, Power BI, or related tools. Build dashboards, KPI reports, and analytics that help leadership identify trends, risks, opportunities, and performance gaps across multiple manufacturing sites. Support continuous improvement of reporting processes, system integrations, and data governance. Problem Solving & Operational Support Act as a first‑line problem solver—digging into data and processes to identify root causes, not just symptoms. Lead or support investigations into variance drivers, cost changes, margin compression, productivity issues, or other anomalies. Propose data‑driven corrective actions and track implementation progress. Accounting & Controls Support Provide strong accounting expertise to support Controller teams, including month‑end close activities, reconciliations, journal entry review, and cost accounting fundamentals. Ensure compliance with internal controls, financial policies, and audit requirements. Communication & Stakeholder Engagement Translate complex financial outputs into clear, concise insights tailored for non‑financial audiences. Prepare executive‑ready presentations, summaries, and recommendations—going beyond sending spreadsheets to deliver the underlying narrative. Collaborate cross‑functionally with Operations, Supply Chain, Sales, and Corporate Finance.

Qualifications: Professional accounting designation (CPA) is required. 5–10 years progressive FP&A, accounting, or financial analysis experience within a multi‑site, multi-currency manufacturing environment. Experience in oil & gas, industrial gases, chemical processing, or complex batch manufacturing industries is strongly preferred. Advanced proficiency in Excel financial modeling (index/match, Power Query, scenario planning, sensitivity analysis, etc.). Strong working knowledge of SQL and/or Power BI for data retrieval, modeling, and visualization. Demonstrated ability to break down complex problems and identify true underlying issues. Exceptional communication skills with the ability to distill information clearly and succinctly. Experience supporting both corporate and plant‑level finance teams. Exposure to ERP systems common in manufacturing (e.g., SAP, JD Edwards, Dynamics, Oracle). Experience in cost accounting and operational performance analytics.

Core Competencies: Analytical thinking & root‑cause problem solving Financial modeling mastery Data literacy & business intelligence Manufacturing operations finance Strong accounting foundation Clear and concise communication Collaboration & business partnership Proactive, self‑driven, and highly organized

About The International Group, Inc.

Chemical Manufacturing
501-1,000 employees

IGI Wax is the strategic partner of choice for companies who want value across the entire supply chain in the supply of wax, or wax alternative products. From feedstocks, production, to quality control, innovation and research, IGI is dedicated to supplying its customers with the right product at the right time, for every application and market.

Quick Facts About IGI

  1. We are the world’s only truly dedicated paraffin and microcrystalline wax producer, utilizing internally sourced materials through backward integration to domestic US crude production, and with security of supply and consistent quality. 2: 75 Years of Wax Expertise, including all types of wax, from petroleum, to natural and synthetic waxes, and wax alternative coatings. 3: ISO-9001:2015 Quality Assurance

History of IGI The International Group, Inc. (IGI) has been in the wax business for over 75 years. Originally known as International Waxes Limited, IGI was founded in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, by William Reucassel in 1943, and incorporated in 1945. William Reucassel built Canada’s first solvent de-oiling petroleum wax refinery on a 3-acre piece of property in Agincourt, Canada in 1945. It was at this refinery that an oily by-product of lubricant oil manufacture, called slack wax, was converted into what we now refer to as fully refined paraffin wax.

Today IGI owns and operates a fully integrated supply chain across North America, including unique US waxy crude production, multiple refineries, blend plants, terminals and transloading facilities. Our core competence is interacting and servicing customers with formulated solutions.

At IGI, Our Customers Define Quality

Our customers tell us that they want consistent, quality product at the right time, every time. IGI is committed to this. From an exceptional R&D team and laboratories, experienced Sales and Customer Service Group, advanced manufacturing facilities, and dedicated logistics, IGI has the ability to deliver on our promise.

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