Senior Finance Analyst, Operations Finance & Analytics

Job Title: Senior Finance Analyst - Operations Finance & Analytics

Reporting to: Manager of Finance, Operations

Location: 24 Napoleon Road, Barrie (hybrid)

Job Purpose: Provides decision-support analysis, management reporting, and tax-related coordination for Napoleon’s manufacturing divisions and corporate functions. Partners with Operations, Supply Chain, Sales, HR, IT, and Finance to explain business performance, identify risks and opportunities, and support informed operating and investment decisions. Owns assigned KPI, forecasts, divisional reporting, and tax deliverables, translating validated financial and operational data into clear recommendations and commentary.

Key Competencies:

• Strong Communication
• Cross-Functional
• Collaboration, Adaptability & Agility

Key Job Functions:

1. Prepare and deliver monthly management reporting and KPI packages, including consolidation, validation, trend analysis, variance commentary, and recommendations for SMT and functional leaders

2. Analyze divisional and operational financial performance, including sales, margin, labour, headcount, production, expenses, and key operational drivers versus budget, forecast, and prior periods.

3. Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning for Operations, including headcount, build plans, labour, operating costs, volume, capacity, and other key assumptions.

4. Provide financial analysis and decision support for business initiatives, including business cases, scenario analysis, cost-reduction initiatives, continuous improvement, sustainability/innovation projects, and special projects.

5. Coordinate and perform assigned month-end close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, prepaids, fixed assets, inventory-related analysis, and P&L/balance-sheet support.

6. Coordinate assigned tax reporting and compliance activities, including preparation of schedules, reconciliations, supporting documentation, filing requirements, and responses to tax inquiries/audits.

7. Perform fixed-asset and capital expenditure analysis, including asset additions/disposals, depreciation forecasting, CAPEX proposal reviews, budget reconciliation, and tracking of approved expenditures. 10% Wolf Steel Ltd., Napoleon Home Comfort

8. Develop and maintain recurring operational and management reporting, including Operations/IT dashboards, backlog, customer/Big Box, headcount, AR, and other assigned reporting requirements.

9. Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to improve financial and operational reporting, including KPI definitions, data quality, accountability, and follow-up on material issues and actions.

10. Identify and implement reporting, process, and control improvements, including automation, standardization, documentation, and improvements to data integrity and reporting efficiency.

11. Support year-end audit requirements and other corporate finance activities, including working papers, information requests, presentations, Board/leadership materials, and ad hoc analysis.

12. Undertake ad hoc analysis and special projects as assigned

Skills / Knowledge / Experience / Education Required:

• Minimum Education: University bachelor’s degree or College Diploma in Business Administration, Commerce, Economics and/or Accounting & Finance.
• Minimum Years of Experience: Minimum three (3) years progressive accounting experience in a manufacturing environment considered as a strong asset.
• Certifications Required: Preference will be given to individuals who have completed a recognized Accounting/Finance Designation (CPA).
• Computer Software Requirement: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with strong PowerPoint and Outlook skills, experience with ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics 365 preferred), working knowledge of Power BI or other business intelligence tools is an asset
• Specialized Skills:
  • Strong analytical mindset with a keen attention to detail
  • Proactively seeks clarification and asks questions when uncertain, ensuring tasks are completed accurately and in alignment with expectations
  • Ability to translate operational data into actionable financial insights - Solid understanding of manufacturing processes and inventory flows
  • Demonstrates strong attention to detail and consistently completes routine or repetitive tasks with accuracy and minimal errors
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
  • Collaborative, team-oriented, and solutions-driven
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
  • Proactive mindset with a strong sense of ownership and accountability

• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage – 100% of premiums paid by the Company!
• Long Term Disability Protection
• Well-being support programs and virtual medical visits
• Employee & Family Assistance Program for mental health and well-being (EAP)

• Training Allowance and continuous learning opportunities and programs
• Leadership development and mentorship programs
• Clear pathways for advancement

• Appreciation events, raffles, and team building activities
• Napoleon Cares – A fund sponsored by Associates to help Associates in times of need

• Competitive total compensation package, inclusive of bonus opportunity
• Retirement savings plan with matching Company contributions (RRSP/DPSP)
• Exclusive Associate discounts on our award-winning products