Senior Financial Analyst (FP&A) at NextStar Energy – Windsor, Ontario
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NextStar Energy (NSE) is Canada’s first large-scale battery manufacturing facility. Located in Windsor, Ontario, NextStar Energy is dedicated to the development and innovation of sustainable and efficient energy solutions, empowering the future of mobility.
At NextStar Energy, you’re joining a team where innovation, collaboration, and personal growth are at the heart of everything we do. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a focus on your well-being. We provide customized training programs and select global learning opportunities to support your professional development and career growth. Your contributions are valued, and we are creating a company-wide rewards program to recognize them. Our leaders foster a supportive, trusting environment where your voice is heard. We believe that, together, we can achieve more.
We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Senior Financial Analyst (FP&A) with manufacturing experience to support financial planning, forecasting, and operational performance analysis. The ideal candidate is fluent in Korean, possesses advanced Excel and data analytics skills, and thrives in a fast-paced, results-driven manufacturing environment. This role will play a critical part in budgeting, cost analysis, margin improvement, and executive reporting, partnering closely with operations and leadership teams.
Overall responsibilities are not limited to but include the following.
Major Responsibilities:
- Active role in monthly, quarterly, and annual budgeting and forecasting processes.
- Perform detailed variance analysis (volume, price, mix, labor, overhead, standard cost).
- Analyze manufacturing KPIs including production efficiency, overhead costs, etc.
- Develop and maintain financial models to support strategic decision-making.
- Prepare executive-level financial reports and presentations.
- Partner with operations, supply chain, and plant leadership to improve cost performance.
- Support capital expenditure planning and ROI analysis.
- Enhance reporting automation and data analytics capabilities.
- Ensure data accuracy and integrity across financial systems.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting (University degree required)
- 6+ years of FP&A experience within a manufacturing environment
- Fluent in English and Korean (written and verbal)
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (financial modeling, pivot tables, Power Query, complex formulas)
Preferred:
- Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar)
- Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or other data visualization tools
- CPA or CMA designation (or in progress)
- Strong data analytics capabilities (experience with BI tools a plus)
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to communicate financial insights clearly to non-financial stakeholders
Thank you for your interest in our company and the opportunity to join our team. We look forward to receiving your application and getting to know you better!
NextStar Energy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.