Senior Financial Analyst – Manufacturing Finance Job

Employer: Porter Engineered Systems Inc. (PES)
Position: Senior Financial Analyst – Manufacturing Finance
Terms of Employment: Full-time / Permanent
Location: Windsor, Ontario
Employment Address: 6500 Cantelon Drive, Suite 200, Windsor, Ontario N8T 0A6
Hours of Work: 40 hours/week
Language: English
Benefits: Eligible for extended medical insurance (prescription drugs, medical services and equipment); Eligible for Dental insurance and Disability insurance; Eligible for discretionary bonuses and/or salary increases in accordance with company policy. Professional Development: CPA exam preparation support and tuition reimbursement.
Existing Vacancy: This posting reflects an ongoing opportunity for future openings.
Salary: $86,500– $95,000 CAD
Report to: This position reports to the Financial Controller
Contact: Please send resumes to [email protected] and include “Senior Financial Analyst ” in the email subject line.

Company Overview:
Porter Engineered Systems Inc. (PES) is a Tier 1 and Tier 2 automotive parts manufacturer specializing in powertrain-related products for major North American OEM customers. PES operates a manufacturing facility in Windsor, Ontario, and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Pangeo Corporation, a multinational automotive manufacturing group with operations in Canada, the United States, and China.
Position Summary:
The Senior Financial Analyst supports the financial and accounting operations of PES’ manufacturing facility in Windsor, Ontario. The role is responsible for financial reporting, cost analysis, budgeting support, account reconciliation, inventory costing, and supporting internal financial controls within a manufacturing environment. The position works closely with cross-functional teams in Canada and affiliated entities in China to support accurate financial reporting, month-end close activities, and operational analysis. Strong SAP and manufacturing accounting experience are essential for this role.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
• Prepare and analyze financial statements, reports, and supporting documentation for management review.
• Support month-end and year-end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Perform cost analysis, including price variance analysis, material, labor and overhead cost analysis and margin analysis.
• Maintain and support SAP financial and cost accounting modules, including FA, CO, MM, PP, and SD functions.
• Support standard costing, inventory valuation, and bill of materials (BOM) validation to ensure costing accuracy.
• Assist with annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, cash flow projections, and financial modeling activities.
• Support internal control activities related to purchasing, inventory, expense reporting, and capital expenditures to help maintain financial compliance and reporting accuracy.
• Coordinate and support physical inventory counts and reconcile inventory data within SAP systems.
• Support fixed asset reconciliation and maintain accurate financial records related to capital assets.
• Prepare audit schedules, financial documentation, and supporting materials for external audit and compliance requirements.
• Assist with intercompany reconciliations and financial coordination activities between Canadian and affiliated international entities.
• Monitor financial and operational KPIs, including inventory levels, production costs, gross margin, and cost variances.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including purchasing, production, and SAP support to improve reporting accuracy and support process consistency.
• Support compliance with Canadian accounting standards, company financial policies, and regulatory requirements.

Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field is required.
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing finance, cost accounting, financial reporting, or budgeting is required.
• Experience working within a manufacturing or automotive environment is preferred.
• Strong ERP experience and advanced proficiency with SAP financial and cost accounting modules are required.
• Assist with intercompany reconciliations and financial reporting support activities between Canadian and affiliated international entities.
• Proficiency in month-end close processes, audit support, and financial reconciliation is required.
• Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP, Power Query, and basic macros are required.
• Experience preparing reports and presentations using Microsoft Word and PowerPoint is required.
• Canadian CPA designation or active pursuit thereof is considered an asset.
• Bilingual fluency in English and Mandarin Chinese is considered an asset for supporting communication with affiliated entities in China.

AI Disclosure: We may use artificial intelligence tools to assist with scheduling interviews and managing screening times. We do not use AI to evaluate applicants or make decisions during the interview process. All candidate assessments and hiring decisions are made by our recruitment and leadership teams.
PES is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.