Finance Manager

Martinrea is a diversified global automotive supplier engaged in the design, development and manufacturing of metal parts, assemblies and modules, complex fluid management systems and aluminium products. We employ approximately 15,000 skilled and motivated people at manufacturing, engineering and technical centers in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Brazil, Germany, Slovakia, Spain and China. Our business strategy leverages world-class technologies, motivated and talented people, and high-quality products.

Our Mission is to make people's lives better by:

• Delivering outstanding quality products and services to our customers.
• Providing meaningful opportunity, job satisfaction, and job security for our people.
• Being positive contributors to our communities; and,
• Providing superior long-term investment returns to our stakeholders.

Our strength is our people

We invite you to follow your dreams and explore a challenging and rewarding career at Martinrea.

Position Summary:

The Finance Manager will play a key role in supporting business performance through financial analysis, planning, and operational partnership. This role builds on strong analytical capabilities and expands into leadership responsibilities, including mentoring other team members and driving continuous improvement across financial processes and reporting.

Responsibilities:

• Provide visibility and actionable insights into business performance through advanced financial analysis, dashboards, and reporting tools.
• Partner closely with operations (Program Management, Engineering, Production teams) to influence business outcomes and improve financial performance.
• Prepare, and maintain complex financial models to optimize the business model, maximize the use and efficiency of available credit facilities to enhance working capital and operational cash flow.
• Take the lead in analyzing and reviewing complex financing contracts (EDC) and monitoring international supplier base to ensure compliance with internal and external requirements.
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of key inputs including engineering changes, milestones, and contract updates. Design, maintain, and continuously improve complex financial models to optimize working capital, cash flow, and business performance
• Carry out monthly analysis on key financial statement accounts, tooling and capital GL reconciliation, and Operating Cash flow identify opportunities and make recommendations.
• Collaborate with the controller and purchasing team to improve financial information tools and take initiatives to improve the quality and efficiency of financial data and processes. Supervise and mentor financial analysts, providing guidance, training, and performance feedback
• Support the completion of month end, quarter end, and year end processes including:
• Preparation of assigned account reconciliations and analysis to support financial statements.
• Manage and record program recognition journal entries.
• Support and assist in the co-ordination of external and internal audit requirements.
• Prepare ad hoc reporting and participate in other projects as required.

Required Qualifications:

• University Accounting degree (CPA or equivalent designation,)
• 3-5 years’ experience in industry reporting and analysis, with proven Strong project management skills
• An independent critical thinker who displays attention to detail, Strong leadership and coaching abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain an effective system of internal controls over all financial areas, Proactive, results-driven, and continuous improvement mindset.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and time management skills with the ability to multi-task, Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced MS Office skills including data extraction, query building, financial modelling, dashboards
• Proven self-starter, who requires limited supervision and direction, yet achieves tasks and overcomes problems and provides effective direction and analysis, A high degree of initiative, self-starter nature
• Embraces the challenge of problem solving and identifying and implementing well thought through practical solutions.

Working Conditions:

• Office environment and plant floor.

Effort/Physical Demands:

• Desk work.
• Constant communication with employees, peers, management, suppliers and customers.
• Overtime as required.
• Ability to travel outside of Canada as necessary

Health and Safety Responsibilities

• Must work in accordance with Health and Safety regulations, Company rules, plant rules, and policies and procedures.
• Must use or wear equipment, protective devices or certain clothing as required by the situation or environment.

Back-up Duties:

• Perform other duties as required

Benefits:

• Working in a great team environment
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• RRSP with company match
• Short term and long-term disability coverage
• Supplier discounts
• Tuition reimbursement and training opportunities