Systems Data Analyst, Cost Accounting

Job title: Systems Data Analyst, Cost Accounting

Job description: Company Description

Canada Goose isn’t like anything else. We’ve built something great, something special – an iconic lifestyle brand with an inspirational and authentic story. Our purpose-based platform and philosophy that humans are a part of nature and nature is a part of us informs everything we do. From the materials we use to the products we make, everything is meticulously crafted and built to last. At Canada Goose we endure any condition, observe every detail, and take the long view in order to keep the planet cold and the people on it warm.

Here, opportunities are everywhere – to try something new, to learn, to do meaningful and impactful work, and they’re yours for the taking.

Job Description

The Systems Data Analyst will primarily support the Cost Accounting & Supply Chain Finance team in data analysis, dashboarding, and planning/forecasting system management. This includes acquisition, aggregation, validation, retrieval, standardization, interpretation and distribution of data and information.

The Systems Data Analyst is responsible for applying both technical and financial skills to determine and document accurate business requirements and present these requirements in a timely manner to effectively meet project deadlines and stakeholder needs. The Data Analyst will be the subject matter expert on Leadtec, D365, Power BI and Anaplan, while supporting the team with advanced analytics to help develop the necessary tools for automated reporting and analytics.

Key Responsibilities:

General

• Apply a structured approach to facilitate problem solving, identify root causes, and guide partners to make informed decisions
• Prepare visual presentations, briefing materials, and other required documentation
• Design tools and processes for extracting and managing data using new and existing systems
• Assist in defining and refining key performance indicators (KPIs) that can be tied to business and strategic objectives

Inventory and Standard Costing

• Define obsolete and excess inventory process, cadence, manage SOP and reports and lead cross-functional collaboration with Product, Sourcing and Sales Planning to reduce obsolescence
• Develop and generate reports in Power BI/Tableau to support inventory aging and provisioning
• Build statistical models to help understand cost drivers and activity to support standard costing process specifically overhead allocation to appropriate product categories
• Create a model to compare Production and Costing BOM in D365 and PLM

Leadtec Database and Reporting:

• Maintain thorough understanding of all models in Leadtec, and of systems and processes that feeds into the models
• Validate Standard Allowable Minutes against labour standards and quantify labour variances
• Work closely with IT/Leadtec analyst to create a database to be used for standardization of labour reporting and payroll reconciliation
• Create a robust model for variance tracking across production facilities
• Work closely with the Business Analytics Team to develop/enhance dashboarding and analytics tool to support the Cost Accounting function
• Participate in formal user requirements processes and ensure that implemented solutions meet identified user requirements
• Support IT and Operations with selection and implementation of next generation labour tracking tool

Automation and Standardization:

• Automate month end financial reports to reduce closing time and improve quality of the reports in accordance with Canada Goose objectives
• Monitor existing key reports and models to ensure data quality & integrity and provide recommendations to improve storytelling and drive business thinking
• Develop and generate ad-hoc reports and analyses for business needs

Qualifications

Experience, Education and Designations:

• Minimum 5 years of experience utilizing production shop floor system (Leadtec, preferred)
• University degree in Business, Accounting, Marketing, Computer Science, Engineering or Mathematics field of study
• Experience with process improvement and ERP ex) SAP, MS Dynamics, Sage etc. preferred
• Experience translating raw data into actionable insights with effective data visualizations or report designs, using tools such as Tableau, Power BI, Cognos etc.
• Proven ability to analyze, evaluate and make strategic recommendations on strategic questions
• Strong grasp of Familiarity with Cost Accounting concepts and manufacturing experience preferred
• Consistently exhibits Canada Goose’s Values, taking pride in being innovative, respectful, passionate, accountable, and entrepreneurial while exhibiting personal commitment

Knowledge, Skills and Attributes:

• Strong financial acumen – understands financial analysis and has working knowledge of financial statements
• Strategic mindset with the ability to understand ‘big picture’ and exercise good business judgement
• Problem solver – can structure, break down, and solve complex business issues
• Analytical – can analyze and draw conclusions from large and/or complex data sources, both qualitative and quantitative data sets
• Excellent communicator and collaborator – able to partner cross functionally on complex problems and synthesize to share with others
• Action- oriented and self-directed – can manage his/her own work effectively in a fast-paced dynamic environment

Working Conditions:

Office Environment

· Hybrid Model

Company: Canada Goose

Expected salary:

Location: Toronto, ON

Job date: Thu, 06 Jan 2022 23:49:49 GMT

Job Source: Careerjet.ca

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