Sr. Financial Analyst
About the role
Join Our Team as a Sr. Financial Analyst at Johnson Electric!
Location: Ancaster, ON (Onsite)
Department: Finance
Salary Range: $100-120K annually
Vacancy Type: Existing Position
Travel: May be required
As our next Sr. Financial Analyst, you will partners closely with Operations, Engineering, and Commercial teams to provide accurate financial reporting, forward-looking analysis, and actionable insights. The role supports plant profitability, capital investment decisions, and continuous improvement initiatives within a powder metal automotive manufacturing environment.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- A strategic finance role with direct exposure to senior management
- Opportunity to influence plant performance, forecasting, and capital decisions
- Hands‑on involvement in audits, budgeting, and financial planning
- Leadership responsibility within the Finance team
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
- Career advancement within a global manufacturing organization
What You’ll Be Doing
Financial Planning & Reporting
- Prepare monthly financial reporting package including P&L, EBITA bridges, sales/product line analysis, cash flow, CAPEX, and variance analysis
- Lead preparation of Budget, Forecast, and 5-year Strategic Plan
- Provide clear commentary on financial performance and key drivers
- Support month-end close activities and ensure accuracy of financial data
Business Partnering & Decision Support
-
Partner with Plant Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and Commercial teams to support business decisions
-
Provide financial analysis for pricing, margin improvement, and cost optimization initiatives
-
Support investment proposals, capital expenditure analysis, and Payback and ROI evaluation
-
Translate operational data into financial insights to guide strategy
Costing & Profitability Analysis
- Support annual standard costing process and ongoing cost updates
- Analyze product profitability, cost drivers, and margin performance
- Collaborate with Cost Accountant to ensure alignment between operational data and financial outputs
- Perform scenario analysis to support business planning and decision-making
Operational Performance & Continuous Improvement
- Monitor and analyze key manufacturing KPIs (OEE, scrap, labor efficiency, throughput)
- Support production performance tracking including inventory, scrap, and efficiencies
- Link operational performance to financial outcomes and highlight improvement opportunities
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and cost reduction programs
- Monitor and validate financial impact of improvement projects
Working Capital
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and cost reduction programs
- Monitor and validate financial impact of improvement projects
Systems, Data & Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with Global Controlling and Finance teams to ensure consistency and best practices
- Manage and analyze large datasets to generate actionable insights
- Support system improvements and reporting automation initiatives
- Ensure data integrity and alignment across financial and operational systems
- Support ad hoc financial analysis, reporting requests, and special projects as required
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
- CPA or equivalent (or in progress)
- 3–7 years of experience in financial analysis, in a manufacturing or industrial environment
- Strong understanding of accounting principles (IFRS)
- Experience in standard costing and manufacturing finance is an asset
- Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capability
- Strong communication and business partnering skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment
- Experience with ERP systems (CMS preferred)
How to Apply
Apply online at www.johnsonelectric.com — We can’t wait to meet you!
What We Offer
Johnson Electric offers opportunities for professional and personal growth, supported by talented and driven colleagues. Along with competitive pay and benefits, we provide a values‑driven culture focused on integrity, performance, and continuous improvement.
Johnson Electric welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request throughout all stages of the recruitment process.
We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier‑free hiring experience. Applicants should advise Human Resources if accommodation is required.
Please Note: Johnson Electric may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools as part of the recruitment process.
Come join our global, inclusive & diverse team
Our purpose is to improve the quality of life of everyone we touch through our innovative motion systems. We are a truly global team bound together by our shared values. Our culture is built on the diversity, knowledge, skills, creativity, and talents that each employee brings to the company. Our people are our company’s most valuable asset. We are committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace where employees of different backgrounds feel valued and respected, regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity or religious background. We are committed to inspiring our employees to grow, act with ownership and find fulfilment and meaning in the work they do.
Not the right fit? Search for Financial Analyst jobs in Ancaster, ON
About Johnson Electric
At Johnson Electric, our vision is to be the world’s definitive provider of innovative and reliable motion systems.
We are a global leader in electric motors, actuators, motion subsystems and related electro-mechanical components, serving a broad range of industries including Automotive, Smart Metering, Medical Devices, Business Equipment, Home Automation, Ventilation, White Goods, Power Tools, and Lawn & Garden Equipment. The Group is headquartered in Hong Kong and employs over 35,000 individuals in more than 20 countries worldwide. We are listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited.
Attracting and developing the Right People, putting them in the Right Jobs and providing them with the Right Environment to excel at what they do are the 3 pillars that underlie Johnson Electric’s people strategy and human capital initiatives, with the ultimate vision to become “One Johnson around the world, a great company and a great place to work!”.
In 2016, Johnson Electric Hong Kong was recognized as one of Asia’s Best Companies To Work For by HR Asia Magazine. The Group will continue to attract and retain top talents in support of the Company’s ambitious growth strategy.
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Sr. Financial Analyst
About the role
Join Our Team as a Sr. Financial Analyst at Johnson Electric!
Location: Ancaster, ON (Onsite)
Department: Finance
Salary Range: $100-120K annually
Vacancy Type: Existing Position
Travel: May be required
As our next Sr. Financial Analyst, you will partners closely with Operations, Engineering, and Commercial teams to provide accurate financial reporting, forward-looking analysis, and actionable insights. The role supports plant profitability, capital investment decisions, and continuous improvement initiatives within a powder metal automotive manufacturing environment.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- A strategic finance role with direct exposure to senior management
- Opportunity to influence plant performance, forecasting, and capital decisions
- Hands‑on involvement in audits, budgeting, and financial planning
- Leadership responsibility within the Finance team
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
- Career advancement within a global manufacturing organization
What You’ll Be Doing
Financial Planning & Reporting
- Prepare monthly financial reporting package including P&L, EBITA bridges, sales/product line analysis, cash flow, CAPEX, and variance analysis
- Lead preparation of Budget, Forecast, and 5-year Strategic Plan
- Provide clear commentary on financial performance and key drivers
- Support month-end close activities and ensure accuracy of financial data
Business Partnering & Decision Support
-
Partner with Plant Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and Commercial teams to support business decisions
-
Provide financial analysis for pricing, margin improvement, and cost optimization initiatives
-
Support investment proposals, capital expenditure analysis, and Payback and ROI evaluation
-
Translate operational data into financial insights to guide strategy
Costing & Profitability Analysis
- Support annual standard costing process and ongoing cost updates
- Analyze product profitability, cost drivers, and margin performance
- Collaborate with Cost Accountant to ensure alignment between operational data and financial outputs
- Perform scenario analysis to support business planning and decision-making
Operational Performance & Continuous Improvement
- Monitor and analyze key manufacturing KPIs (OEE, scrap, labor efficiency, throughput)
- Support production performance tracking including inventory, scrap, and efficiencies
- Link operational performance to financial outcomes and highlight improvement opportunities
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and cost reduction programs
- Monitor and validate financial impact of improvement projects
Working Capital
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and cost reduction programs
- Monitor and validate financial impact of improvement projects
Systems, Data & Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with Global Controlling and Finance teams to ensure consistency and best practices
- Manage and analyze large datasets to generate actionable insights
- Support system improvements and reporting automation initiatives
- Ensure data integrity and alignment across financial and operational systems
- Support ad hoc financial analysis, reporting requests, and special projects as required
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
- CPA or equivalent (or in progress)
- 3–7 years of experience in financial analysis, in a manufacturing or industrial environment
- Strong understanding of accounting principles (IFRS)
- Experience in standard costing and manufacturing finance is an asset
- Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capability
- Strong communication and business partnering skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment
- Experience with ERP systems (CMS preferred)
How to Apply
Apply online at www.johnsonelectric.com — We can’t wait to meet you!
What We Offer
Johnson Electric offers opportunities for professional and personal growth, supported by talented and driven colleagues. Along with competitive pay and benefits, we provide a values‑driven culture focused on integrity, performance, and continuous improvement.
Johnson Electric welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request throughout all stages of the recruitment process.
We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier‑free hiring experience. Applicants should advise Human Resources if accommodation is required.
Please Note: Johnson Electric may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools as part of the recruitment process.
Come join our global, inclusive & diverse team
Our purpose is to improve the quality of life of everyone we touch through our innovative motion systems. We are a truly global team bound together by our shared values. Our culture is built on the diversity, knowledge, skills, creativity, and talents that each employee brings to the company. Our people are our company’s most valuable asset. We are committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace where employees of different backgrounds feel valued and respected, regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity or religious background. We are committed to inspiring our employees to grow, act with ownership and find fulfilment and meaning in the work they do.
Not the right fit? Search for Financial Analyst jobs in Ancaster, ON
About Johnson Electric
At Johnson Electric, our vision is to be the world’s definitive provider of innovative and reliable motion systems.
We are a global leader in electric motors, actuators, motion subsystems and related electro-mechanical components, serving a broad range of industries including Automotive, Smart Metering, Medical Devices, Business Equipment, Home Automation, Ventilation, White Goods, Power Tools, and Lawn & Garden Equipment. The Group is headquartered in Hong Kong and employs over 35,000 individuals in more than 20 countries worldwide. We are listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited.
Attracting and developing the Right People, putting them in the Right Jobs and providing them with the Right Environment to excel at what they do are the 3 pillars that underlie Johnson Electric’s people strategy and human capital initiatives, with the ultimate vision to become “One Johnson around the world, a great company and a great place to work!”.
In 2016, Johnson Electric Hong Kong was recognized as one of Asia’s Best Companies To Work For by HR Asia Magazine. The Group will continue to attract and retain top talents in support of the Company’s ambitious growth strategy.