Senior Financial Analyst

Asahi Refining is a global leader in precious metal assaying, refining, and bullion products, with nearly 200 years of heritage and expertise. The company was established when Asahi Holdings, a Japan-based precious metals recycling company founded in 1952, acquired the gold and silver refining operations of Johnson Matthey. With a presence in six countries, Asahi Refining specializes in processing gold, silver, and platinum group metals while serving diverse industries, including mining, recycling, institutional investment, and distribution. Guided by a legacy of quality and innovation, Asahi Refining is committed to building trust through long-lasting relationships and delivering superior products and services to clients worldwide.

Role Description The Senior Financial Analyst plays a key role in supporting financial planning, reporting, and decision‑making across the organization. This position is responsible for analyzing financial and operational performance, preparing management reports, and updating forecasts. The Senior Financial Analyst partners closely with cross‑functional teams to improve financial performance, support strategic initiatives, and enhance financial processes and controls.

Principal Accountabilities Duties include the following:

Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for management

Perform variance analysis versus budget, forecast, and prior periods; identify key drivers and trends

Partner with business stakeholders to understand underlying causes and validate assumptions

Update periodic forecasts, incorporating actual results, business assumptions, and outlook changes

Assist in the annual budgeting and long range planning processes

Develop and maintain financial models to support planning, forecasting, and scenario analysis

Assist in building, maintaining, and improving product cost models

Analyze material, labor, overhead, and other cost components

Support cost updates, standard cost reviews, and margin analysis

Partner with Operations and Accounting to ensure cost accuracy and transparency

Conduct ad hoc financial and operational analyses in support of management requests

Support annual insurance renewal process

Support special projects, acquisitions, integrations, or transformation initiatives

Identify and implement improvements to financial models, reporting tools, and processes

Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and consistency across financial systems

Assist in developing standardized reporting and best practices across the organization

Qualifications/Knowledge/Experience

Undergraduate degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related discipline.

5 – 10 years of progressive experience in accounting, finance, FP&A or related analytical role.

Strong experience in financial analysis, forecasting, and management reporting

Experience with product costing or cost modelling is highly preferred

Experience working with cross functional stakeholders and senior leadership

Mining, manufacturing, CPG, finance or related experience is an asset.

Personal Skills/Competencies

Strong business acumen and attention to detail

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines

Proactive and inquisitive mindset with strong appetite for learning and explore beyond the surface

Self-motivated and comfortable working independently and collaboratively

Strong analytical, problem solving, organizational and time management skills.

Ability to always maintain confidentiality.

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