Job Description
Robert Half is searching for a Jr. Finance Business Partner who will play a vital role in the organization, directly supporting the Finance Business Partner. Key responsibilities include providing financial analysis for decision-making, coordinating annual budgets and quarterly estimates, ensuring accurate month-end closings and global reporting, and collaborating with managers on efficiency projects while offering financial insights for business plans. You will work with a dynamic team in a great work space/office and have excellent benefits and great career advancement opportunity. This permanent role is for a Jr. Finance Business Partner in the Kitchener, Ontario, area. Your responsibilities: - Gather and analyze financial data, generate reports and statements for ISC functions (Production, Logistics, Procurement), and manage relevant stakeholders. - Ensure the timely and high-quality completion of the Month-End Closing process, including preparing the latest estimates and budgets for ISC functions. - Simplify, structure, and enhance transparency in reporting to improve efficiencies within ISC finance processes. - Monitor and track savings initiatives and overall cost development within ISC functions, ensuring transparency and follow-up. - Actively participate in developing strategies for local ISC functions and assist in the annual budgeting process and estimate preparation. - Ensure the structured and rigorous development of business cases and investments. - Support Group and local initiatives through data gathering and analysis, ad-hoc reporting, scenario development and validation, and other finance-related tasks to facilitate informed decision-making. - Conduct accurate variance analysis, identifying risks and opportunities. - Ensure proper utilization of ERP and other reporting and analysis systems within designated areas of responsibility. Qualifications: - A University/College degree in accounting is required. A professional accounting designation (such as CPA) or actively working towards one is considered an asset. - 3 years of experience in an accounting role, with at least one year in controlling, significantly focused on supply chain functions (production, logistics, procurement). - Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint. Knowledge of Power BI is an asset. - Hands-on experience with accounting databases and ERP systems (e.g., MS Business Central). - Ability to work both independently and as part of a team. - Strong analytical skills and the ability to think in terms of cause and consequence. Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. Questions? Call your local office at 1.888.490.5461. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada. © 2024 Robert Half. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use.