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Financial Analyst
DESCRIPTION
- As soon as possible
- To be discussed
Position Summary:
The financial analyst’s role involves financial as well as management accounting and reporting, profitability/cost/budget analysis and internal control process responsibilities.
This is a Montreal-based position.
Reports To:
Director of Finance
Specific Responsibilities:
Prepare various reports and participate in monthly, quarterly and year-end reporting of subsidiaries and consolidated entity. Prepare license partner reporting packages and financial reporting items such as consolidation of subsidiaries, stock based compensation, financial instruments etc.
Assisting in the preparation of external financial statements per IFRS, related notes and management discussion and analysis on a quarterly basis including preparing, analyzing and interpreting financial reports required for management decision-making
Analyze costing and profitability trends and variances including close liaison with other departments (Sales, Marketing, R&D, Logistics) as well as auditors and outsourcing parties as well as assist in yearly budget preparation and maintenance, latest best estimate budget updates, monitoring of monthly expenses and responsible for analyzing and presenting variances from budget
Participate in preparing investor relation reports, compliance reports, statutory audit packages and liaise with external auditors and other stakeholders
Contribute in guiding the company’s accounting function and ensuring the integrity and consistency of accounting records. This includes liaising with general accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, cost analysis, cash management and budgetary controls
Design, implement and oversee internal controls and Bill 198 compliance, improving processes/ workflow that enhance productivity and reduce costs, recommending new methods, policies or regulations as required
Perform other related financial projects assigned by the Director of Finance
Characteristics of a Good Candidate
1.Leadership
2.Priority Setting
3.Problem Solving / Analytical Skills
4.Initiative and Follow Through
5.Well-refined People Skills
Candidate Profile
Required
Education: CGA,CMA,CA
Experience: Minimum 4 years of work experience
(open to a CA coming from an accounting firm)
Previous work experience as a Financial Analyst
Other: Strong technical as well as computer skills, good knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Bilingual
Knowledge of SAP/R3 accounting software
Compensation:
Base: Competitive Salary & Bonus plan
Options: Participation in Paladin’s stock option plan.
Other: Eligibility to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Competitive Health Care Benefits
Group RRSP Plan
Requirements
- Essential - CA Designation
Company description
Paladin Labs is a specialty pharmaceutical company, focused on acquiring and in-licensing innovative pharmaceutical products for the Canadian market.
Our strategy is to search the world for important new products that will help improve the health care of Canadians. We bring these products to Canada and then our dynamic sales and marketing team develops leading edge strategies to market these products to Canadian physicians.
Working at Paladin is fun and challenging. With 111% annual compounded growth since 1996, our company is answering the healthcare needs of all Canadians. We are constantly looking for great people to contribute to our growing business – a business recognized as one of the 50 Best Managed Companies in Canada by the National Post, CIBC and Queen’s School of Business.
