Finance and Business Analyst
Job Description – Finance and Business Analyst
Located in Barrie, Ontario, MediPharm Labs offers a professional and collaborative workplace culture in a leading-edge facility built to international pharma standards. Our company is a recognized leader in the Cannabis industry, named Start-Up of the Year at the most recent Canadian Cannabis Awards. Our growing team of scientists, technicians, engineers and business professionals delivers quality and innovation through research, discipline, and forward thinking
Job Summary: Reporting to the Manager of Financial Reporting, the Finance and Business Analyst will assist in the build up of the Finance Team; working in a hybrid capacity, from financial reporting to forecasting or financial projects as needed. This includes designing the control environment, acting as a finance business partner or supporting the ERP implementation process. You will be competent in maintaining a high-level and strategic mindset to assess the requirements and improvements to streamline efficiencies within the organization.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with other business functions to proactively identify opportunities for efficiencies and internal controls gaps. Address findings to the management team and lead/assist in developing and executing process improvement initiatives and solutions
- Support Manager of Financial Reporting in financial reporting requirements and analysis
- Works directly with other members of finance management to develop and ensure an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year-end close process
- Aid in the implementation of ERP system through liaising with external consultants and internal stakeholders
- Develop in-depth relationships with business functional heads to identify improvement in-order to increase the flow of information into the Finance function
- Provide training and support on accounting systems, procedures and practices to the business units/operations
- Support and liaise with external advisors regarding projects related to internal controls assessment and documentation, ERP support and implementation, external research etc.
- Assist in reviewing and strengthening all SOP’s, directives, and protocol within the company
- Participate in the annual financial statement audit, including preparation of materials and coordination with the external auditors
- Support the monthly forecasting and variance analysis process
- Other projects, as required
Skills and Experience:
- MBA or bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Economics or Finance
- CFA or CPA is an asset
- Big 4 accounting firm experience an asset
- 3+ years of experience, preferably with a global organization
- Experience with IFRS and internal controls at publicly traded organizations
- Advanced knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, and analytical reporting tools
- Familiar with using or implementing ERP systems for management reporting
- Experience providing financial and analytical support to those outside the Finance function
- Strong business acumen and ability to gain a deep understanding of total business operations
- Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and communicate effectively
- Experience with and preference for a fast-growing and evolving environment
- High-achieving, driven individual, who is motivated by career development opportunities
- Manufacturing experience considered an asset
MediPharm Labs is committed to providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment processes. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please contact 705-719-7425 ext. 223
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