FP&A Analyst

Why Choose Us?

Novolex® is a leader in packaging innovation, choice and sustainability. We manufacture products in paper, plastic and sustainable materials for the food, retail, health and industrial markets.

Our Sustainability Commitment

The Novolex sustainability vision is built upon three pillars: our products, our operations and our people. Each is critically important to our growth and future as a business. These pillars form the foundation of our company-wide commitment to sustainability, helping us achieve our ambitious goals through our wide-ranging initiatives.

How You'll Perform the Role

As a key member of the finance team, this role will report to the Manager FP&A, Operations. The position is a hybrid role based in Brampton, Ontario, and will work closely with the plant managers and other finance and operational staff at our Brampton location.

• All analyses related to the Manufacturing Operations such as analysis of production reporting, labor variance, material usage variance, SLOB analysis, and plant and warehouse expense analysis.
• Prepare periodic reports, including the monthly financial package, and the monthly KPIs for operations.
• Work closely with the operations managers on weekly updates to the forecasts, including highlights and commentaries on current performance developments and emerging future trends.
• Work closely with the finance team during month-end to ensure that all operational activities have been properly accounted for and recorded, and that all accruals are done in accordance with GAAP.
• Work closely with tooling and sales team to update tooling amortization schedule as part of month end process
• Review open Capital projects, ensure that they meet the capitalization guidelines, and update monthly CapEx schedules.
• Support the annual budget process for Operations and work closely with the Manager FP&A and Financial Controller in updating various budget schedules.
• Support the annual physical inventory and external audit.
• Provide backup for other finance roles as needed.
• Ensure that a working system of internal controls is utilized to maintain the integrity of the accounting system and be SOX compliant.
• Any other duties as may be assigned.

What We Need From You

• Commerce or Business degree, or CPA candidate.
• Minimum 1-2 years in a manufacturing environment as an Analyst.
• Experience with CMS or other fully integrated ERP systems.
• Hands-on, detail-oriented, deadline-driven, and able to respond quickly.
• Advanced Excel report creation capabilities, and overall strong system skills.
• Team player with above-average oral/written communication.

What You'll Get From Us

Benefits

With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance (including Telehealth options) as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health. Specific benefitsand well-being programs may vary depending on where you work.

Community Engagement

At Novolex, giving back to the local communities that support us is important. Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs. We also encourage facility level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work.

Training and Development

We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through Novolex University. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program, and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.

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