Senior Financial Analyst

Role:

Financial Analyst – Operations Location:

Full-time onsite – Mississauga, Ontario Travel:

Some travel required within Canada and the U.S. Compensation Range:

$90,000

Sun Gro Horticulture is one of the most prominent North American horticultural companies, employing over 800 staff and serving customers worldwide. Since its humble beginnings in 1929, it has become the leading supplier of soilless growing mixes to North America’s top 100 greenhouse and nursery growers, shipping over 70,000 truckloads of product annually. Sun Gro products are made to exacting standards and conform to high product quality and performance criteria.

Sun Gro Horticulture recognizes that its success is due to the strength of its employees. The primary goal of Sun Gro® is to promote individual employees’ sense of accomplishment and contribution so that employees enjoy their association with Sun Gro Horticulture. The Company invests in its employees so that they are the most knowledgeable in the industry, and undertakes great efforts to nurture loyalty to, and teamwork at, Sun Gro.

Job Summary: Reporting to the Finance Manager, Operations, this role is responsible for a wide range of financial analysis activities focused on operations, standard costing, and inventory. The Financial Analyst will support accounting functions across multiple North American sites, including inventory management, overhead spend analysis, controls, budgeting, and standard costing.

Compensation: Annual Salary:

$90,000

Benefits:

Health Insurance (Teledoc, Virtual Health, FSA, HCSA & additional benefits)

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Health Spending Account

Employee Support & Mental Wellness Programs

Short-Term Disability

401(k) Match / RRSP equivalent (if applicable)

Paid Vacation

Floating Days

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Engagement Events

Awards & Recognition

Tuition Reimbursement

Service Awards

Employee Perks & Discounts

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare monthly reporting and analysis on plant operations, including variance analysis

Analyze, understand, and correct causes of inventory transaction variances

Review inventory for obsolescence

Participate in inventory costing activities

Prepare and review month-end accruals and related analysis

Assist in processing and analyzing cycle count results

Coordinate year-end physical inventory counts with site personnel and external auditors

Act as the primary contact for auditors on inventory-related matters

Interpret inventory-related results and recommend actions

Ensure financial records comply with company policies and procedures

Monitor inventory processes and recommend improvement opportunities across all sites

Support implementation of best practices and ensure consistent execution across sites

Maintain up-to-date documentation of inventory-related company policies

Prepare financial management reports and audit support schedules as needed

Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and internal controls

Meet all financial reporting deadlines

Qualifications:

Strong attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines

Highly proficient with Excel (advanced formulas, pivot tables, filters), Word, PowerPoint, Internet, and email

Strong planning, time management, and independent work capability

Ability to collaborate effectively at all organizational levels

Strong fact-based decision-making and data-driven problem-solving skills

Ability to set measurable goals, anticipate challenges, and adjust as needed

Strong change management capability—communicating changes, removing barriers, and supporting implementation

Strong execution skills—monitors progress and coordinates across work groups

Strategic thinker with the ability to partner directly with operations

Willingness to take on diverse tasks with a hands‑on, flexible approach

Strong customer focus with the ability to balance operational and business needs

Thrives in a continuous improvement environment and challenges the status quo

Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required

Accounting or finance experience required

Strong understanding of accounting theory and transactions

Manufacturing accounting experience required

Accounting designation (or working toward one) preferred

Work Environment:

Full-time onsite in Mississauga

Travel required to U.S. and Canadian sites

#J-18808-Ljbffr