Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2024 sales of $33 billion. We live our mission of making our world more productive every day by providing high-quality solutions, technologies and services which are making our customers more successful and helping to sustain and protect our planet.
The company serves a variety of end markets including chemicals & refining, food & beverage, electronics, healthcare, manufacturing and primary metals. Linde's industrial gases are used in countless applications, from life-saving oxygen for hospitals to high-purity & specialty gases for electronics manufacturing, hydrogen for clean fuels and much more. Linde also delivers state-of-the-art gas processing solutions to support customer expansion, efficiency improvements and emissions reductions.
For more information about the company and its products and services, please visit www.linde.com.
At Linde, every day is an opportunity: an opportunity to learn, to grow, to share success and to contribute to one of the world’s leading industrial gas and engineering companies. Seize the opportunity: take your next step with us and join our team.
Financial Planning and Analysis Analyst (Full Time) - Mississauga, ON
Primary Purpose
The FP&A Analyst will be involved in supporting the month-end process to ensure accurate financial results, forecasting, budgeting and ad hoc analysis for special projects. The position reports to the Financial Controller, PKG and will be a key part of the Financial Planning and Analysis team. Strong organizational, analytical and communication skills are invaluable. This role will be responsible for completing varied activities within tight deadlines and will interact with other finance and accounting personnel.
Key Accountabilities:
Preparation of the monthly financial results packages, ensuring detailed analysis and interpretation of performance are provided to senior management
Coordination of monthly/quarterly corporate reporting requirements and preparation of detailed documentation
Ownership of the timely and accurate upload of monthly/quarterly financial information in Hyperion
Develop and maintain an understanding of the system hierarchy for Linde Canada’s balance sheet, income statement and cash flow
Support the development of monthly forecasts and annual budget
Support Package gas business unit and its departments by analyzing results across systems, monitoring variances, identifying trends and recommending actions to management
Accountable for monthly financial close and reporting for Package gas business unit and its departments, including all journal entries and variance analysis
Forecasting and consolidation of Package gas business unit’s capital spend including validation and review of capital requests, depreciation forecasting, project prioritization
Manage the end-to-end process for annual and quarterly commission payments, including the investigation and resolution of all commission-related payment inquiries.
Participate in cross-functional business projects and ad hoc analysis on an as needed basis.
Required Qualifications
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting required
CMA, CA or CPA highly desirable
Experience
5+ years working experience, in which 3+ years manufacturing and costing experience required
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
Must be proficient in Excel
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Familiarity with industry-standard commission tracking and payout systems is a significant plus.
Strong collaboration skills across multiple disciplines and must be a team player
Power BI, Hyperion and/or JD Edwards experience an asset
Microsoft Access experience an asset
Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills, with acute attention to detail, accuracy and accountability balanced with sound business judgment.
Experience working with large data sets.
Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet deadlines.
A high sense of urgency and ability to prioritize.
Effective time management and organizational skills.
Ability to adapt and thrive with change.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Linde has an extensive background check process which may include but is not limited to, a criminal background review, and may also include reference checks, employment and education verification.
Linde Canada Inc. is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. Applicants requiring accommodation during the recruitment and selection process are encouraged to make their needs known in advance if accommodation is required. We will work with you to meet your needs.
We are committed to employment equity for women, aboriginal people, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities. Interested candidates from these groups are encouraged to apply.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
