Financial Analyst

Magna International is an automotive technology company specializing in mechatronics, mirrors, and lighting systems. The Financial Analyst analyzes financial statements, forecasts, investments, inventory, and fixed assets while supporting month-end activities, budgeting, reporting, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.

What you'll do:

• Responsible for assisting in month end process, including journal entry preparation and financial analysis
• Prepares monthly balance sheet reconciliations and roll forward analysis
• Assists in the preparation of weekly, monthly, and annual forecasts
• Generates forecasts and analyzes trends in sales, finance and other areas of business
• Analyzes profit and loss income statements and prepares reports on findings to make recommendations to management
• Performs economic research and studies of rates of return, depreciation and investments
• Researches details related to purchase requisitions and invoice approvals
• Works to create, track and close out fixed asset projects
• Tracks tooling costs, spend analysis and invoicing to the OEM
• Performs inventory analysis
• Prepares audit schedules and support
• Assists with budget preparation

What they're looking for:

• Demonstrates strong written and verbal skills in order to prepare reports and communicate with customers
• Possesses strong organizational and project management skills in order to provide necessary resources
• Detail oriented with the ability to multi-task projects
• Possesses analytical skills and shows critical thinking capabilities
• Competent in use of computer software including; ERP, Hyperion, Microsoft Excel, Word, and Lotus Notes
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance (or equivalent experience), with 0-2 years experience in an appropriate financial environment
• Demonstrated strong initiative in confronting and resolving problems
• Effective in written and verbal communications, proven skills in interacting with others
• Possess analytical skills
• Ability to organize and prioritize work with minimal supervision
• Proficient in use of computers, including spreadsheets and graphics
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance (or equivalent experience), three to five years experience in an appropriate financial environment

Benefits:

• Support and resources to succeed
• A wide range of development prospects