Financial Analyst
Top Benefits
About the role
Reporting to the Financial Director and working closely with the CFO and the Controller, the Financial Analyst acts as a business partner for operations. More than a reporting role, the incumbent is actively involved with the operations teams (R&D and Manufacturing) and sales to understand the reality behind the numbers, explain variances, and support operational decision-making. The role includes, among other things, participation in the development of: Financial models and reports to improve budgeting and reporting processes; Key Performance Indicators (KPIs); Continuous improvement initiatives.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
- Act as the primary finance contact point for operational managers; proactively approach teams (R&D, Production) to investigate cost issues and validate the reliability of source data;
- Design and develop financial models and reports to improve budgeting and reporting processes;
- Analyze manufacturing performance: labor variances, material consumption, factory overheads, and in-depth analysis of cost of goods sold (costing);
- Actively participate in the development and maintenance of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and dashboards to monitor and evaluate efficiency, profitability, and maximum utilization of resources and time;
- Ensure financial monitoring of the R&D project portfolio (budget monitoring, eligibility for tax credits/grants, profitability analysis of new products);
- Participate in the preparation of the annual budget;
- Participate in the review of monthly forecasts;
- Take charge of preparing monthly operational performance reviews;
- Support other departments with ad hoc analyses.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting or equivalent experience;
- 3 to 5 years of experience;
- Excellent financial modeling skills in Excel;
- Strong analytical skills;
- Knowledge of Power Query, Access Database, Power BI (an asset), Word, Powerpoint;
- Basic understanding of inter-company transactions;
- Understanding of ERPs and production flows;
- Profitability / project feasibility analysis skills;
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment;
- Marked intellectual curiosity and ease of communication with non-financial departments (Engineering, Production);
- Bilingualism, French and English.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Remote work (according to job type);
- Competitive salaries;
- Group RRSP with employer contribution;
- Group insurance paid at 50% by Kinova;
- Up to 4 weeks of vacation;
- Personal days off in addition to vacation;
- Snacks, coffee, and fresh fruit at all times;
- A dedicated and great work team;
- A state-of-the-art environment;
- A company culture focused on the development of each individual;
- Free parking;
- Electric vehicle charging stations;
- Regular social and sporting events;
- And much more, but you'll have to meet us to learn more…
Kinova is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive work environment for all and acting in discrimination against people on the basis of gender, nationality, minority status, or disability. As such, Kinova provides accommodation at all stages of the recruitment process and will treat all information relating to your health in a confidential and without prejudice. Please note that access to our interview rooms and our office spaces already meets universal accessibility standards. For more information about our Diversity and Inclusion Policy or for any interview accommodation requests, please contact emploi@kinova.ca.
About Kinova
Kinova is a global leader in professional robotics. Founded in 2006 in Boisbriand, Quebec, Canada, the company's mission was initially to empower individuals with upper-body limitations through the use of assistive robotics. 15 years later, the company has evolved its product line to service new markets — helping researchers, medical professionals, governments, businesses and educational institutions achieve their innovation goals through strategic partnerships and collaborative efforts. Today, with robotic technologies built up over more than a decade of inspired ingenuity, Kinova’s dedication is to provide solutions to professionals in industries such as agrifood, healthcare, security, nuclear, hazmat and advanced manufacturing to go well beyond their ambitions.
Follow us on Twitter: @KinovaRobotics | https://twitter.com/KinovaRobotics Facebook: @kinovarobotics | https://www.facebook.com/kinovarobotics Youtube: Kinova | https://www.youtube.com/user/Kinovarobotics Instagram: @kinovarobo
Kinova est un chef de file en robotique professionnelle. Fondée en 2006 à Boisbriand, Québec (Canada), la mission de l'entreprise était à l'origine de rendre la vie des gens ayant des limitations au haut du corps plus facile, à l'aide de technologies d'assistance robotique. Plus de 15 ans plus tard, l'entreprise a fait évoluer sa gamme de produits afin de répondre aux besoins de nouveaux marchés — aidant chercheurs.euses, professionnels.elles de la santé, gouvernements, commerces et institutions académiques. Aujourd'hui, avec des technologies étant le fruit de plus d'une décennie d'ingéniosité inspirée, la dédication de Kinova se traduit par un désir de fournir des solutions aux professionnels.elles d'industries telles que l'agro-alimentaire, la santé, la sécurité, le nucléaire, les matières dangereuses et la fabrication avancée. Grâce à des partenariats stratégiques, Kinova permet aux innovateurs.trices d'atteindre leurs objectifs d'innovation.
Financial Analyst
Top Benefits
About the role
Reporting to the Financial Director and working closely with the CFO and the Controller, the Financial Analyst acts as a business partner for operations. More than a reporting role, the incumbent is actively involved with the operations teams (R&D and Manufacturing) and sales to understand the reality behind the numbers, explain variances, and support operational decision-making. The role includes, among other things, participation in the development of: Financial models and reports to improve budgeting and reporting processes; Key Performance Indicators (KPIs); Continuous improvement initiatives.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
- Act as the primary finance contact point for operational managers; proactively approach teams (R&D, Production) to investigate cost issues and validate the reliability of source data;
- Design and develop financial models and reports to improve budgeting and reporting processes;
- Analyze manufacturing performance: labor variances, material consumption, factory overheads, and in-depth analysis of cost of goods sold (costing);
- Actively participate in the development and maintenance of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and dashboards to monitor and evaluate efficiency, profitability, and maximum utilization of resources and time;
- Ensure financial monitoring of the R&D project portfolio (budget monitoring, eligibility for tax credits/grants, profitability analysis of new products);
- Participate in the preparation of the annual budget;
- Participate in the review of monthly forecasts;
- Take charge of preparing monthly operational performance reviews;
- Support other departments with ad hoc analyses.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting or equivalent experience;
- 3 to 5 years of experience;
- Excellent financial modeling skills in Excel;
- Strong analytical skills;
- Knowledge of Power Query, Access Database, Power BI (an asset), Word, Powerpoint;
- Basic understanding of inter-company transactions;
- Understanding of ERPs and production flows;
- Profitability / project feasibility analysis skills;
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment;
- Marked intellectual curiosity and ease of communication with non-financial departments (Engineering, Production);
- Bilingualism, French and English.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Remote work (according to job type);
- Competitive salaries;
- Group RRSP with employer contribution;
- Group insurance paid at 50% by Kinova;
- Up to 4 weeks of vacation;
- Personal days off in addition to vacation;
- Snacks, coffee, and fresh fruit at all times;
- A dedicated and great work team;
- A state-of-the-art environment;
- A company culture focused on the development of each individual;
- Free parking;
- Electric vehicle charging stations;
- Regular social and sporting events;
- And much more, but you'll have to meet us to learn more…
Kinova is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive work environment for all and acting in discrimination against people on the basis of gender, nationality, minority status, or disability. As such, Kinova provides accommodation at all stages of the recruitment process and will treat all information relating to your health in a confidential and without prejudice. Please note that access to our interview rooms and our office spaces already meets universal accessibility standards. For more information about our Diversity and Inclusion Policy or for any interview accommodation requests, please contact emploi@kinova.ca.
About Kinova
Kinova is a global leader in professional robotics. Founded in 2006 in Boisbriand, Quebec, Canada, the company's mission was initially to empower individuals with upper-body limitations through the use of assistive robotics. 15 years later, the company has evolved its product line to service new markets — helping researchers, medical professionals, governments, businesses and educational institutions achieve their innovation goals through strategic partnerships and collaborative efforts. Today, with robotic technologies built up over more than a decade of inspired ingenuity, Kinova’s dedication is to provide solutions to professionals in industries such as agrifood, healthcare, security, nuclear, hazmat and advanced manufacturing to go well beyond their ambitions.
Follow us on Twitter: @KinovaRobotics | https://twitter.com/KinovaRobotics Facebook: @kinovarobotics | https://www.facebook.com/kinovarobotics Youtube: Kinova | https://www.youtube.com/user/Kinovarobotics Instagram: @kinovarobo
Kinova est un chef de file en robotique professionnelle. Fondée en 2006 à Boisbriand, Québec (Canada), la mission de l'entreprise était à l'origine de rendre la vie des gens ayant des limitations au haut du corps plus facile, à l'aide de technologies d'assistance robotique. Plus de 15 ans plus tard, l'entreprise a fait évoluer sa gamme de produits afin de répondre aux besoins de nouveaux marchés — aidant chercheurs.euses, professionnels.elles de la santé, gouvernements, commerces et institutions académiques. Aujourd'hui, avec des technologies étant le fruit de plus d'une décennie d'ingéniosité inspirée, la dédication de Kinova se traduit par un désir de fournir des solutions aux professionnels.elles d'industries telles que l'agro-alimentaire, la santé, la sécurité, le nucléaire, les matières dangereuses et la fabrication avancée. Grâce à des partenariats stratégiques, Kinova permet aux innovateurs.trices d'atteindre leurs objectifs d'innovation.