Finance Systems & Business Analyst

Finance Systems & Business Analyst

Company: Northern Transformer Corporation

Location: Maple, ON and/or Innisfil, ON

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Department: Finance

Salary: $100,000 - $125,000

About Northern Transformer

Northern Transformer Corporation is a Canadian-owned, fast-growing manufacturer of power transformers and mobile substations. Since 1981, we have delivered high-quality transformer solutions through superior engineering, skilled craftmanship, and a commitment to safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.

We are seeking a Finance Systems & Business Analyst to join our Finance team and help optimize financial planning, business systems, reporting, and analytics across our growing multi-site manufacturing organization.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the Finance Systems & Business Analyst is responsible for supporting financial planning, reporting, business systems optimization, and data analytics. This role partners with cross-functional teams to improve business processes, enhance Epicor ERP and FP&A capabilities, automate reporting, and provide meaningful insights that support strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning
• Develop financial models and business performance analyses
• Perform variance analysis and identify key business drivers
• Prepare management reports, dashboards, and KPI reporting
• Provide data-driven recommendations to support business decisions

Finance Systems & Reporting

• Support the implementation and ongoing enhancement of Epicor FP&A
• Optimize Epicor ERP processes and reporting capabilities
• Maintain reporting structures, cost centres, and planning hierarchies
• Improve data governance, consistency, and reporting accuracy
• Develop dashboards and analytics using Power BI, Excel, and other reporting tools

Business Process Improvement

• Analyze finance and operational processes to identify improvement opportunities
• Automate manual reporting and workflow processes
• Support standardization across multiple business locations
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency and data quality

Commercial & Cross-Functional Support

• Support RFQ, estimating, pricing, and quote-to-order process
• Collaborate with Finance, Sales, Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and IT teams
• Develop reporting related to profitability, forecasting, sales pipeline performance, and business metrics
• Translate business requirements into practical reporting and systems solutions

Qualifications & Skills

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business Systems, or a related field
• 3-7 years of experience in Finance, FP&A, Business Analysis, Finance Systems, or Business Intelligence
• Manufacturing industry experience preferred
• Experience with ERP systems; Epicor experience considered an asset
• Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and process improvement initiatives

Technical Skills

• Advanced Microsoft Excel and financial modelling skills
• Experience with Power BI or other business intelligence platforms
• Strong understanding of ERP systems, business processes, and reporting structures
• Knowledge of SQL, Power Query, Power Automate, or similar technologies considered an asset

Personal Attributes

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Process-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
• Self-motivated with strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Comfortable working with both financial and operational data in a fast-paced environment

Working Conditions

• Office environment with regular collaboration across manufacturing operations
• Frequent interaction with Finance, Sales, Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and IT teams
• Computer-based role requiring extensive use of financial systems and reporting software
• Occasional travel between company locations may be required

Health & Safety Responsibilities

• Follow all company health & safety policies, procedures, and safe work practices
• Report hazards, incidents, environmental concerns, and unsafe conditions promptly
• Maintain a safe, organized, and compliant work environment
• Support Norther Transformer's commitment to safety, quality, environmental stewardship, and continuous improvement