Finance Specialist

Direct message the job poster from Celestica The Finance Specialist is responsible for supporting the operational decision-making of a site, business unit, or function. This role ensures accurate financial reporting , supports the month-end closing process, and provides value-added analysis on performance metrics, costs, and forecasts to management. The Specialist applies in-depth knowledge of accounting principles within established professional standards. Detailed Description (Key Responsibilities) Perform monthly and quarterly closing activities, including preparing and posting accruals and other accounting journals. Complete balance sheet account reconciliations with supporting analysis and variance explanations. Assist in the preparation of internal management reports and external corporate/statutory compliance reporting. Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A): Prepare financial analysis related to inventory, costs, labor, profit maximization, and expense targets . Provide product cost analysis and pricing support, including material standard cost analysis and updates in the ERP system (e.g., SAP). Support the annual planning and forecasting processes by gathering, analyzing, and presenting data. Process and Compliance: Maintain financial security by monitoring and enforcing internal controls (e.g., SOX compliance) and process documentation. Liaise with external auditors during quarterly and annual audits. Assist in problem-solving and provide advisory support on accounting and business processes to other operational departments. Projects & Teamwork: Complete ad-hoc projects as assigned, often involving cross-functional or customer teams. Drive and recommend process improvements, automation, and system enhancements. Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies Technical Skills: In-depth knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) (e.g., US GAAP) and local statutory requirements. Proficiency in GL Accounting and financial planning/analysis . Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Hyperion, SmartView) is highly desirable. Typical Experience 3 to 6 years of relevant experience in Accounting, Finance, or a related role. Experience in a manufacturing or Multinational Corporation (MNC) environment is often required. Typical Education Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field. Consideration may be given to an equivalent combination of education and experience. Enrollment in or completion of an accounting designation (e.g., CPA) is often preferred or a strong plus. Physical Demands Duties are performed primarily in a normal office environment . May require extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or detailed data. Repetitive manual movements are frequently required (e.g., data entry, using a computer mouse, using a calculator). Notes All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Celestica’s policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran or disability status, or other characteristics protected by law. This policy applies to hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral and other aspects of employment and also states that retaliation against a person who files a charge of discrimination, participates in a discrimination proceeding, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment practice will not be tolerated. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. COMPANY OVERVIEW Celestica (NYSE, TSX: CLS) enables the world’s best brands. Through our recognized customer‑centric approach, we partner with leading companies in Aerospace and Defense, Communications, Enterprise, HealthTech, Industrial, Capital Equipment and Energy to deliver solutions for their most complex challenges. As a leader in design, manufacturing, hardware platform and supply chain solutions, Celestica brings global expertise and insight at every stage of product development – from drawing board to full‑scale production and after‑market services for products from advanced medical devices, to highly engineered aviation systems, to next‑generation hardware platform solutions for the Cloud. Headquartered in Toronto, with talented teams spanning 40+ locations in 13 countries across the Americas, Europe and Asia, we imagine, develop and deliver a better future with our customers. #J-18808-Ljbffr