Do you want to be a part of a global team whose mission is to be the leading specialist in electric power switching, protection, and control by creating innovative solutions that are easily applied and provide the best long-term value? We help companies like Bruce Power, Toronto Hydro, Hydro Quebec, and many others keep the lights on for their customers.
We design, manufacture, provide post-sales support and everything in between. Our business is fostered around our core values of personal integrity, respect for people, commitment to excellence and responsible stewardship. We are happy to share that we are a landfill-free company. We take our commitment to our Team Members, Customers, and the environment seriously.
The Senior Financial Analyst is a key partner within the Business Controls team, responsible for delivering actionable financial insights that support the performance of Manufacturing, Operations, and Commercial. The role blends value‑stream FP&A, advanced analytics, and targeted cost analysis to drive operational decision‑making.
This role provides driver‑based forecasts, KPI dashboards, and clear financial narratives that help the business achieve improved profitability and efficiency. This position reports to the Manager – Business Controls.
Compensation
At S&C, we are dedicated to providing competitive and equitable compensation for all our team members and are committed to transparency in our pay practices. The estimated annual base salary range for this position is $87990 - $116578. Individual pay within this salary range is determined by several compensable factors, including performance, knowledge, job-related skills and experience, and relevant education or training.
This position may also be eligible for S&C’s annual incentive plan (AIP). AIP amounts are variable and are dependent on both company and individual performance, subject to eligibility criteria. The target bonus percentage for this role is 5% of annual base earnings.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Financial Planning & Forecasting
- Develop and maintain driver-based budgets and forecasts using Oracle EPM Cloud or similar platforms.
- Partner with Operations and Commercial teams to model production volumes, labour/overhead changes, absorption trends, and profitability drivers.
- Conduct scenario analysis to support strategic planning.
Performance Reporting & Analytics
- Prepare month-end and quarterly performance reports, including KPI packages, variance analysis, and executive summaries.
- Build, automate, and maintain Power BI dashboards (inventory KPIs, throughput, value stream performance, variances, margin insights).
- Analyze financial and operational data to identify trends, risks, opportunities, and root causes.
Value Stream Partnering
- Serve as Finance’s strategic partner to production value stream leaders, providing insights into operational performance and cost drivers.
- Translate operational data into clear financial recommendations that influence decision-making.
- Support continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives through data-driven insights.
Cost Analysis & Internal Controls
- Provide targeted cost analysis in partnership with the Senior Cost Accountant (without duplicating core costing tasks).
- Strengthen internal controls over inventory movement, valuation, scrap, and intercompany financial flows.
- Support physical inventory and cycle count reviews from an analytical/FP&A perspective.
Leadership Communication & Documentation
- Present insights to Production Operations, Operations Leadership, and Commercial teams in a clear, compelling narrative.
- Create SOPs and documentation for financial processes, analytics workflows, and reporting standards.
- Participate in cross-functional meetings and initiatives as required.
We are looking for an individual who has:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, or related field.
- Minimum 5-7 years of experience in Cost Accounting/FP&A within manufacturing or complex operations.
- Strong command of standard costing, overhead/labor rate setting, inventory valuation, and variance analysis; excellent month/quarter close discipline.
- Proven Power BI capability (data modelling, DAX, KPI dashboards) and advanced Excel; strong data storytelling.
- Demonstrated business partnering with Operations/Production value streams; ability to identify drivers/KPIs and influence outcomes.
- Continuous-improvement mindset, strong internal-control orientation, and crisp written/oral presentation skills.
- Hands-on Oracle EPM Cloud (budgets/forecasts) and familiarity with Oracle ERP/Financials (Costing; GL/AP/AR an asset).
- CPA or CFA or equivalent professional designation is an asset.
Normal or frequent minor physical effort is required for the day-to-day activity in the workplace. May involve standing, sitting, walking, climbing stairs and lifting/moving/using objects or equipment up to 20lbs
Work Arrangement : Hybrid (Work from home - 2 days a week)
Work Environment:
Acceptable working environment with minor or almost no disagreeable or challenging working conditions as part of everyday expected levels (all jobs will occasionally experience undesirable or disagreeable events).
Why Work for S&C Electric Canada Ltd
Celebrating a Century of Innovation. S&C has been around for over 100 years, and we help companies keep the lights on for their customers. Integrity, enthusiasm, sustained energy. These are the traits that S&C has always looked for and found when seeking people to join our team. S&C offers a competitive package of pay and benefits, including:
- Competitive compensation and Bonus Plan
- Pension Plan
- Flexible Benefit Options, medical 100% paid by S&C
- Paid Holiday Shutdown
- Summer Hours
- Seniority Recognition Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- A safe and fun working environment where we celebrate our milestones.
- Access to Spark LMS, our internal learning platform, which gives you an opportunity to learn new skills and improve on the ones you already have.
These are just some of the other reasons why S&C is a great place to work. We are a large team that believes in providing growth opportunities to our team members. The career possibilities at S&C are endless. Do we still have your attention? If so, click on the link to submit your application and join our team today!
S&C Electric Canada Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer.
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, S&C Electric Canada Ltd. will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform S&C Electric Canada Ltd.’s Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.
About Us
In 1909, S&C Electric Company transformed the delivery of safe, reliable electricity with the invention of the Liquid Power Fuse. Today, as the world faces extreme weather events and the demand for electricity grows, S&C continues to innovate and advance the electrical grid, ensuring reliable and resilient power for homes, communities, and critical infrastructure around the world.
With a diverse, global workforce and core values around integrity, safety, and quality, S&C is a trusted industry leader and top workplace that offers meaningful careers to more than 3,500 team members. As a people-first organization, S&C is committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative workplace where team members advance their careers through robust talent-development programs and involved leadership.
S&C’s deeply rooted belief diversity fosters greater creativity, innovation, and success guides the company to advance and sustain a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace culture.
