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Financial Analyst
@ KSR
Ridgetown, Ontario
Overview
KSR is hiring a Financial Analyst at its Global Headquarters to support corporate financial planning, analysis and reporting for global manufacturing operations. The role analyzes financial and operational data, identifies trends and risks, and supports strategic decisions with management reporting and business cases.
Responsibilities:
- Analyze operational and financial data to identify trends and risks
- Build monthly and ad-hoc management reports, dashboards and KPI analyses
- Support business cases for programs, capital investments and cost reduction
- Collaborate with Sales, Operations, Costing and Engineering
- Support Material Cost Reduction initiatives and plant launches
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business or economics, or equivalent experience
- 3 to 5 years of financial analysis, accounting or FP&A experience
- Automotive manufacturing experience strongly preferred
- Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables and complex formulas
- Experience with ERP and manufacturing systems
- Power BI or SQL considered an asset
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Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · dayforce-feed
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-05
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-13
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-13
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Finance & accounting |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Travel | air: moderate · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Office, Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · lift 20 lb · computer high |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics |
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KSR
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 4 |
Founded in 1948, KSR is an industry leader in designing, engineering, and manufacturing driver interface systems of the future for Tier 1 OEMs.
KSR has an immediate opening for a
Financial Analyst
Global Headquarters
The Financial Analyst is responsible for supporting the organization’s financial planning, analysis, and reporting activities at the corporate level. This role provides critical insight into business performance by analyzing financial data, identifying trends, and supporting strategic decision-making across global manufacturing operations.
Job ID : 2026.26
Reporting To
Global Director, Finance
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required in one of the following disciplines: Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field or equivalent in experience.
Work Experience:
Minimum 3–5 years of progressive experience in financial analysis, accounting, or financial planning & analysis, preferably within automotive manufacturing (Tier 1 or OEM environment strongly preferred). Financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes, variance analysis, financial reporting and month-end close support.
Computer Skills:
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (complex formulas, pivot tables, data analysis). Experience with ERP systems, financial reporting tools, and manufacturing systems. Strong ability to analyze large datasets and translate findings into actionable insights. Power BI, SQL, or similar data visualization/analytics tools considered an asset.
Physical Abilities:
Office‑based role with prolonged computer use and periods of sitting or standing. Occasional travel to manufacturing plants, including walking through production areas. Ability to stand for short periods and lift light items (up to ~20 lbs.) Domestic and international travel as required.
Job Responsibilities
- Analyze operational, financial, and program data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities across global operations
- Review and improve data integrity, calculation methodologies, and reporting consistency to support sound business decisions
- Partner with executive management to support strategic initiatives and company-wide performance goals
- Develop, maintain, and present monthly and ad-hoc management reports, dashboards, and KPI analyses
- Support business case development for new programs, capital investments, cost reduction initiatives, and strategic opportunities
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Operations, Costing, Engineering, and Program Management to improve profitability and cost competitiveness
- Recommend updates to policies, procedures, and workflows to enhance efficiency, alignment, and governance
- Support Material Cost Reduction (MCR) initiatives with data analysis, tracking, and reporting
- Assist manufacturing plants during product launches, engineering changes, and design modifications by providing analytical and decision-support insights
- Participate in competitive benchmarking and industry trend analysis to support innovation and continuous improvement
- Proactively identify risks, constraints, or deviations and escalate issues as appropriate
Additional Information
Our Applicant Tracking System uses some AI-enhanced tools; however, all decisions related to screening, assessing, and selecting candidates are made by real people on our team.
This posting is for a vacant position.
KSR International ULC is committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and barrier-free workplace. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please inform us in advance so we can arrange appropriate support.
Thank you for your interest in joining our team. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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