Assistant Finance Manager-Manufacturing

Location: Ancaster, ON (Onsite)
Department: Finance
Salary Range: $100-120K annually
Vacancy Type: Existing Position
Travel: May be required
 

As our next Assistant Finance Manager, you will partner closely with Operations, Engineering, and Commercial teams to provide accurate financial reporting, forward-looking analysis, and actionable insights. The role supports plant profitability, capital investment decisions, and continuous improvement initiatives within a powder metal automotive manufacturing environment.

• A strategic finance role with direct exposure to senior management

• Opportunity to influence plant performance, forecasting, and capital decisions

• Hands‑on involvement in audits, budgeting, and financial planning

• Leadership responsibility within the Finance team

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits

• Career advancement within a global manufacturing organization

Financial Planning & Reporting

• Prepare monthly financial reporting package including P&L, EBITA bridges, sales/product line analysis, cash flow, CAPEX, and variance analysis

• Lead preparation of Budget, Forecast, and 5-year Strategic Plan

• Provide clear commentary on financial performance and key drivers

• Support month-end close activities and ensure accuracy of financial data

Business Partnering & Decision Support

• Partner with Plant Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and Commercial teams to support business decisions

• Provide financial analysis for pricing, margin improvement, and cost optimization initiatives

• Support investment proposals, capital expenditure analysis, and Payback and ROI evaluation

• Translate operational data into financial insights to guide strategy

Costing & Profitability Analysis

• Support annual standard costing process and ongoing cost updates

• Analyze product profitability, cost drivers, and margin performance

• Collaborate with Cost Accountant to ensure alignment between operational data and financial outputs

• Perform scenario analysis to support business planning and decision-making

Operational Performance & Continuous Improvement

• Monitor and analyze key manufacturing KPIs (OEE, scrap, labor efficiency, throughput)

• Support production performance tracking including inventory, scrap, and efficiencies

• Link operational performance to financial outcomes and highlight improvement opportunities

• Support continuous improvement initiatives and cost reduction programs

• Monitor and validate financial impact of improvement projects

Working Capital

• Support continuous improvement initiatives and cost reduction programs
• Monitor and validate financial impact of improvement projects

Systems, Data & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Global Controlling and Finance teams to ensure consistency and best practices

• Manage and analyze large datasets to generate actionable insights

• Support system improvements and reporting automation initiatives

• Ensure data integrity and alignment across financial and operational systems

• Support ad hoc financial analysis, reporting requests, and special projects as required

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

• CPA or equivalent (or in progress)

• 3–7 years of experience in financial analysis, in a manufacturing or industrial environment

• Strong understanding of accounting principles (IFRS)

• Experience in standard costing and manufacturing finance is an asset

• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capability

• Strong communication and business partnering skills

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment

• Experience with ERP systems (CMS preferred)

How to Apply

Apply online at www.johnsonelectric.com — We can’t wait to meet you!

Johnson Electric offers opportunities for professional and personal growth, supported by talented and driven colleagues. Along with competitive pay and benefits, we provide a values‑driven culture focused on integrity, performance, and continuous improvement.

Johnson Electric welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request throughout all stages of the recruitment process.

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier‑free hiring experience. Applicants should advise Human Resources if accommodation is required.

Please Note: Johnson Electric may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools as part of the recruitment process.

Come join our global, inclusive & diverse team

Our purpose is to improve the quality of life of everyone we touch through our innovative motion systems. We are a truly global team bound together by our shared values. Our culture is built on the diversity, knowledge, skills, creativity, and talents that each employee brings to the company. Our people are our company’s most valuable asset. We are committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace where employees of different backgrounds feel valued and respected, regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity or religious background. We are committed to inspiring our employees to grow, act with ownership and find fulfilment and meaning in the work they do.