Education: A bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business, economics, or a related field is required. CPA, CMA, CFA, or MBA designation is considered an asset.
Experience: Typically requires 5 or more years of progressive finance or accounting experience, including financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting.
Technical Skills: Advanced Microsoft Excel skills are required; experience with ERP, consolidation, reporting, planning, or business intelligence tools is strongly preferred.
Financial Acumen: Strong understanding of financial statements, variance analysis, forecasting methodologies, cost accounting, and business performance metrics.
Analytical Skills: Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the ability to translate complex data into clear insights and actionable recommendations.
Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
Business Partnership: Demonstrated ability to build relationships, influence stakeholders, and work collaboratively across functions.
Professional Standards: High level of integrity, accuracy, accountability, and discretion when handling confidential financial information.