BETTER MOBILITY FOR LIFE

Savaria is one of a global leaders in the accessibility industry, designing and building elevators for home and commercial use, wheelchair lifts, stairlifts, dumbwaiters, and patient care products such as medical beds, therapeutic surfaces, ceiling track lifts and patient slings. Our vision is to empower people with mobility for life. We achieve this by providing products that improve mobility and access in daily life, and through our drive to build with quality and attention to our customers’ needs.

Savaria employs 2,500 valued associates globally and has 14 manufacturing facilities to reach markets in North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia.

Position Summary

In a context of continuous organic growth and acquisitions, the financial analyst, based at the head office in Laval, Quebec, will report to the manager of financial reporting. He will participate in all activities related to financial reporting and consolidation in an international context.

Main responsibilities

• Participate in the monthly, quarterly and annual consolidation process for all group entities;
• Prepare the financial statements, notes and analysis that are part of the process of producing the consolidated financial statements and the quarterly and annual management reports;
• Prepare analysis for senior management supporting decision-making;
• Participate in the process of consolidating quarterly forecasts and annual budgets;
• Validate data integrity in the consolidation system;
• Participate in the improvement and maintenance of the consolidation system and of the financial documents production system;
• Participate in the improvement of processes for the production of analyzes and financial statements;
• Participate in the maintenance of the group's accounting policies;
• Interact with external auditors during verification processes;
• Participate in special projects of the corporate team such as business combinations.

Skills & Education

• Degree: Bachelor's degree in business administration, or the equivalent; Hold a CPA certification (auditor an asset) or equivalent experience;
• Experience: A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in a multi-site environment, ideally international; knowledge of IFRS standards; knowledge of OneStream or Oracle Hyperion and/or Workiva software (an asset);
• Skills: Great attention to detail, strong analytical skills, excellent command of Excel and ease with systems, effective communication style, ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines and to manage multiple files, sense of organization, rigor, autonomy, proactivity and team spirit;
• Language: Fluency in written & spoken English and French;

This position will evolve with the growth of the company. We are therefore looking for a candidate who will demonstrate flexibility and adaptability, and whose ideas will help improve processes.

The wanted candidate holds a CPA title or has passed his CPA exam and would ideally have experience with public company or large private, manufacturing or distribution company. They are a good communicator, in French and English, both written and spoken. He stands out for their ability to work in a team as well as their positive and constructive attitude. They have an eye for detail and values, rigor and a job well done.