Analyst, Financial BPO (Contract)

Job Summary

Financial Analyst - (Contract  until March 2026 with a possibility of extention or conversion to permanent)

As a Financial Analyst within Apotex Pharmachem, this position acts as a strong support mechanism to the Corporate Controller by providing monthly financial reporting for the Pharmachem location.

This role will work more closely in supporting in-depth variance analysis, monthly forecast, budgeting and supporting the cost review meetings. This role will be responsible to provide monthly reporting to the Pharmachem site which will include Headcount as well as Operating Expenses and to help address queries on variances from this location.

The FA will also provide monthly reports on operational expenses and variances for operations that help to support the site.

In addition, the FA will support the Corporate Controller in monthly reporting of GSM performance against its Budget and Work Plan objectives.

Job Responsibilities

• Plays a key role during monthly, quarterly and year end reviews by compiling/consolidating and analyzing the financial results and matters of particular interest or importance. At times will be responsible for conducting various financial analyses related to the ongoing financial operations of the organization (variance/trend analysis).
• Driving analysis of product costing against Standard/Budget, research and explain variances and report this information monthly or as needed. Considered a key resource in product cost projections and internal revenue/cost planning groups
• Manages cost systems: extracts cost data from SAP so to continually review and assess to ensure production has been properly executed and recorded. Can often involve cross-functional interaction to review and improve on processes and troubleshoot issues.
• Help to standardize performance measurement methodologies and processes, and support new ways of interpreting financial data to drive meaningful explanations.
• Provide monthly financial reports to Apotex Inc. Support the site leadership team (SLT) and cost center owners in understanding variances to budget or forecast. Coach cost center owners in being able to extract relevant data from SAP to monitor spend.
• Work closely with the Corporate Controller to ensure the quality and accuracy of financial data. Develop new analytical tools, reports and controls as needed.
• Support the Corporate Controller in understanding variances to Budget or Forecast and assist in conducting cost reviews and monitor departmental expenses based on total budget for the site.
• Support to help validate, consolidate, analyse, and communicate monthly cost variances and other metrics to the Site Leadership Team.
• Work in a safe manner, collaborating as a team member to achieve all outcomes
• Demonstrate behaviours that exhibit our organizational Values: Collaboration, Courage, Perseverance, and Passion
• Ensure personal adherence with all compliance programs including the Global Business Ethics and Compliance Program, Global Quality policies and procedures, Safety and Environment policies, and HR policies
• All other relevant duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Education

• University degree specializing in Finance, Accounting, Business Operations
• CPA designation preferred, or working nearing completion.

• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to present concepts at all levels in an organization, particularly at the senior management level
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and a team player. Ability to build strong relationships and collaborate with multiple stakeholders, across the global network and within functions
  • Strong ability to anticipate management information requirements
  • Ability to identify opportunities for improvement in a timely and effective manner
  • Able to work independently in a proactive manner
  • Excellent organizational abilities and time-management skills
  • Strong computer skills, particularly MS Office, and experience in an SAP environment
• Experience
  • 2-3 years of experience ideally in a fast-paced, deadline driven, multi-facility, global manufacturing environment