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
