Senior Financial Analyst (18-month maternity leave replacement)

growth, and work-life balance through flexible hours, hybrid work options, wellness subsidies, learning and development, recognition programs, and employee discounts. With roots in Montreal since 1960, we embrace continuous improvement and a culture of "Challenging Spirit," offering stability while delivering a superior customer experience.

Role Overview

Reporting to the Controller, the Senior Financial Analyst - Reporting is responsible for executing month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, along with day-to-day general ledger accounting, financial reporting, and analysis. This role plays a key part in managing stakeholder relationships, driving spend optimization across departments, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

The Senior Financial Analyst is committed to enhancing every customer interaction while upholding the guiding principles of our Global Charter and aligning with Total Customer Satisfaction standards.

Duties & Responsibilities

• • Fulfill responsibilities under International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and ensure ongoing compliance

  • Ensure timely and accurate completion of monthly general ledger close activities, including preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, and analysis

  • Act as a trusted Finance Business Partner to assigned stakeholder groups, providing financial guidance and support

  • Develop and deliver meaningful analytics for business units to proactively identify risks and opportunities

  • Provide variance analysis and clear explanations (budget vs. actuals, actuals vs. forecast) in collaboration with cost center owners

  • Prepare and present insights, including key metric trends, and quantified risks and opportunities

  • Support the preparation and review of financial reporting packages for the parent company

  • Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure accurate and complete reporting

  • Identify opportunities to streamline, improve, and automate processes using continuous improvement methodologies

  • Prepare and review annual insurance renewals

  • Participate in the budgeting process

  • Prepare periodic management reports

  • Assist with external audits

  • Perform ad hoc financial analysis as required

  • Contribute to team development by building capabilities aligned with organizational objectives

  • Support additional projects, duties, and ad hoc requests as assigned

Experience & Qualifications

• • CPA designation (an asset)

  • 8-10 years of experience in accounting

  • FP&A background (an asset)

  • Advanced Excel skills

  • Strong experience in financial analysis

  • Proven ability in business partnering

  • Self-motivated and results-driven

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

  • Highly detail-oriented and deadline-driven

  • Experience with continuous improvement methodologies

  • Excellent communication and organizational skills

  • Adaptable in a fast-paced environment

  • Experience supporting audits

Additional Details for This Role

Hybrid Work Setting - Enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid model, with three days working remotely and two days in the office each week, supporting work-life balance and meaningful in-person collaboration. Exceptions may apply according to business needs.
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Our Benefits

We believe benefits should empower you to thrive at work and beyond. Our health and wellness benefits go beyond the basics, with medical, dental, vision, mental health support, financial advisors, and fitness programs to keep your mind and body in top shape. We're big believers in recharging your batteries, with flexible vacation, personal days, summer hours, and a company-wide holiday shutdown so you can enjoy real downtime. Our retirement plan helps your savings grow faster with matching contributions and extra perks like a TFSA and mortgage benefits. And because growth fuels success, we invest in you with development programs, from LinkedIn Learning and Brother curated learnings to tuition reimbursement and personalized development plans. But it's not all work, we love to celebrate! From BBQs to gala nights and our STAR recognition program, your wins get noticed and rewarded. At Brother Canada, we are truly At Your Side, supporting your success every step of the way.

Our Mission, Vision & Culture

Our mission is to live our "at your side" promise to simplify and enrich the lives of our customers, employees, and communities. We aim to be where people and technology meet, providing products and solutions that enhance how people live, work, and create. We look to our strategic culture drivers - accountability, authenticity, boldness, and excellence - to enable us to consistently deliver on our vision, mission, and shared values. These drivers help us shape a culture that empowers the business to succeed.

About Where We Work

Brother Canada's head office and distribution centre in Montreal's West Island is at the heart of our operations, housing teams in Marketing, Sales, Customer Experience, HR, IT, Finance, Supply Chain, and more. Our sales office in Mississauga, Ontario, and distribution centre in Richmond, British Columbia, support our coast-to-coast operations. We collaborate across Canada and Brother Americas - always At Your Side.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) Statement

At Brother Canada, we strive to provide an environment where everyone feels valued by respecting individual differences and welcoming diverse life and work styles. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate or make employment decisions on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, disability, or any other protected characteristic.