Senior Financial Analyst (Supply Chain Finance)
Finlink GroupSenior Financial Analyst, Supply Chain Finance Work Setup: On site | Vaughan, ON About the Opportunity Behind every strong business decision is a clear understanding of the numbers, the operational realities, and the opportunities for improvement. We are partnering with an established, large-scale organization to identify a Senior Financial Analyst to support its Supply Chain function. This is an opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys going beyond the numbers to understand business performance, influence decisions, and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and financial outcomes. Working closely with Finance and Supply Chain leadership, you will play an important role in financial planning, performance analysis, cost management, and strategic decision support. You will also provide guidance to a team of finance professionals and collaborate with stakeholders across the business to turn financial insights into meaningful action. This role is well suited to someone who combines strong analytical capabilities with sound business judgment, understands the financial drivers of operational performance, and is comfortable working in a complex, fast-paced environment. Reporting to the Manager, Finance, you will support financial performance across Supply Chain operations, with responsibilities spanning budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, cost analysis, capital investment, inventory productivity, and working capital management. You will partner with cross-functional stakeholders to evaluate business performance, identify risks and opportunities, and develop recommendations that support operational effectiveness and long-term business objectives. The role offers a balance of hands-on financial analysis, strategic business partnership, and team leadership responsibilities, making it a strong fit for someone ready to apply their financial expertise in a broader operational context. What You'll Be Responsible For Financial Planning & Strategic Analysis Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning processes for the Supply Chain function. Analyze financial and operational performance to identify opportunities for cost optimization, productivity improvements, and process efficiencies. Develop financial models, business cases, and investment analyses to support Supply Chain initiatives and network optimization. Review monthly expenditures, investigate variances, and recommend actions to maintain alignment with budgetary objectives. Assess business risks and opportunities, providing clear, actionable recommendations to support decision-making. Financial Reporting & Performance Management Lead monthly and quarterly financial close activities while maintaining strong accounting controls and reporting accuracy. Monitor and analyze key Supply Chain cost drivers, including transportation, distribution, labour, occupancy, and inventory-related expenses. Track financial and operational metrics to support productivity, profitability, and cost management objectives. Forecast expenditures, capital requirements, and productivity savings, communicating results and trends to leadership. Provide financial reporting, inventory analysis, working capital insights, and return-on-investment assessments. Business Partnership & Operational Support Build effective working relationships with Supply Chain, Operations, Merchandising, Technology, and Finance teams. Serve as a trusted finance partner, translating complex financial data into practical insights for business stakeholders. Support distribution centre, transportation, inventory, fulfilment, and network optimization initiatives through financial analysis and decision support. Participate in cross-functional projects to resolve business challenges, improve operational effectiveness, and strengthen financial performance. Help align financial priorities with operational goals through clear communication and thoughtful analysis. Team Leadership & Develop…