Posted:
10/27/2025, 5:00:00 PM
Location(s):
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada ⋅ Ontario, Canada
Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level
Field(s):
Finance & Banking
Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)Environmental Conditions
OfficeJob Description
START DATE: MAY 2026
END DATE: MAY 2027
Job Description
Summary:
Support the finance team in Canada by performing a combination of Financial Accounting and Management Reporting activities within the organization. Support the site on a rotational basis in Operations Finance, Commercial Finance, Financial Planning & Analysis and Controllership to assist the teams on specific projects and tasks to deliver outstanding customer feedback.
Essential Functions:
• Participate in month end close activities and act as a delegate for key tasks when needed.
• Gather documentation for the annual audit and tax review requirements.
• Review and reduce aged payables to improve Paid on Time metrics.
• Create and update standard operating procedures to ensure consistency across sites.
• Attend and review select inventory cycle counts.
• Participate in fixed asset counts and assist with the maintenance and clean-up of the fixed asset ledger.
• Monitor and review monthly HST transactions for accuracy and completeness and investigate / correct discrepancies as needed.
• Monitor and review the completeness of labour hours reported for SRED eligible projects.
• Assist the team with the management of inventory and annual standard cost rollover calculations.
• Actively participate in tier meetings for either the manufacturing or packaging areas
• Deliver financial and operational performance analysis, including product portfolio, to drive profitability using the Practical Process Improvement (PPI) Business System
• Partner with business unit (BU) area managers to promote financial transparency and accountability.
• Drive BU performance through established metrics (Absorption, Materials Usage Variance, Purchase Price Variance, Direct Labour efficiency)
• Update weekly BI reports for overtime, labour efficiency and headcount.
• Update weekly & daily revenue & performance trackers.
• Work with BU area managers to understand routings and update when vital.
• Complete actual vs. standard cost reporting by product to drive operational efficiencies.
• Assist with updating monthly cost trackers and labour reports and preparing budget vs. actual variance analysis.
• Maintain a safe working environment and report potential hazards.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
High school diploma/General Educational Development (GED) Certificate is required
Working towards Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
Experience:
Rising Senior
Equivalency:
Equivalent combinations of education, training, and relevant work experience may be considered.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Ability to prioritize multiple projects, work in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines. Knowledge of Systems: SAP and Hyperion an asset. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Strong customer focus and drive for results with strong problem-solving abilities. Capable of setting clear priorities, organizing work, and making quality decisions. Demonstrated computer proficiency with Microsoft Office programs. Proficiency with the English Language.
Website: https://www.thermofisher.com/
Headquarter Location: Waltham, Massachusetts, United States
Employee Count: 10001+
Year Founded: 2006
IPO Status: Public
Last Funding Type: Post-IPO Debt
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