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ATS Company: ATS Corporation

Requisition ID: 14438

Location:

Cambridge, ON, CA, N3H 4R7

Date: Feb 28, 2025

Senior Financial Analyst - Service

The world isn’t standing still, and neither isATS Life Sciences- We don’t follow the trends. We set them!

Are you interested in being part of a team that makes a difference? Join our growingATS Life Sciences Systemsteam a division of ATS Corporation, a publicly traded global enterprise with a proud history, we are helping advance the future with our factory-wide automation solutions. Within Life Sciences Systems, what we do matters – we custom design, build and service critical automated solutions for medical device and pharmaceutical companies. We are dedicated to assisting our customers in improving the quality of life for people around the world. When there is no room for error, and product failure is not an option, leading life sciences companies trust us to resolve their production challenges.

Job Description

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

BID SUPPORT

· Supporting the bid approval process, working closely with account managers & the Director, Service

· Ensuring any financial risks are mitigated (credit/FX/transfer pricing/taxes) & building in cost of financing & EDC costs to all bids

· Actively participating in cost reviews & supporting applications with requests for historical data.

OPERATIONAL SUPPORT

· Analyzing various profit streams and identification of key opportunities

· Reviewing project scope change and change order requests for proper justification, schedule impacts, and adequate budget and funding.

· Working with Project Managers to forecast work required to complete the project after identification of any scope/cost/schedule issues.

· Reporting project cost and schedule status to management for internal reviews as well as analyzing cost variances and recommending corrective actions for capital projects.

· Working in coordination with contract administrators on contract budgets, progress payments, valuations of contract variations and compensation events as well as contract financial close-out.

· Working with Director, Finance & Director, Service to identify cost savings opportunities, and opportunities for efficiency gains in day-to-day operational activities

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FINANCIAL REPORTING AND ACCOUNTING

· Supporting the annual planning process at the program level (B/R/E/C/WC)

· Preparing weekly/monthly program forecasts (B/R/E/C/WC) & analyzing variances between actuals, forecasted & planned results.

· Preparing & analysis of the weekly Quarterly Outlook/ Ops report & MBR specific to this business unit

· Responsible for analyzing and forecasting project costs; as well as developing, preparing and collecting and reporting on schedule and cost data for monthly project reports.

· Creating and managing detailed project information related to contractual schedule, scope and cost for submittal to program management.

· Setting up, tracking and analyzing labor hours and associated costs using the ERP system.

· Responsible for ensuring that the Cambridge Systems Division financial reporting is in accordance with Canadian GAAP.

· Responsible for preparing audit working papers on a quarterly basis, ensuring that all accounts are reconciled.

· Developing and/or preparing specific financial analysis as assigned by the Director, Finance.

· Assist in the preparation of the monthly SFR according to established deadlines.

· Assist in the month end, quarter end, and year end reporting requirements, including preparation of required working papers

· Assist in the preparation of year-end audit & Tax files.

· Liaising with professional advisors on legal, audit and accounting matters as required.

INTERNAL CONTROL, POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

· Ensuring that policies and procedures are adhered to in a consistent manner within the division, and that the financial reporting standards are applied consistently.

· Reviewing and assessing areas of business risk within the division, and, working with the Manager Financial Reporting & Compliance to develop policies to minimize or eliminate that risk.

Qualifications

Education:

A university degree or college diploma in business and/or accounting or equivalent business experience is required. Completion of a professional accounting designation - CPA (or working towards) is also required.

Experience:

A minimum of 5 years of cost accounting experience is required; preferably in a job shop manufacturing or construction environment using the percentage of completion method of accounting. Individual must have the ability to communicate efficiently and effectively with people at all levels of the organization both verbally and in written form. Advanced knowledge of an ERP system (preferably JD Edwards) and super strong skills with Excel, VBA, macros, & Tableau are required. In addition, the ability to work with minimal supervision and guidance in a team-oriented work environment is mandatory. Strong analytical, financial

reporting and accounting skills as well as continuous improvement orientation are keys. Finally, the person must be hands-on, detail oriented and able to consistently meet deadlines.

If you're excited about this role, but do not meet all the qualifications listed above, you are still encouraged to apply

Why YOU should join ourATS Life Sciences Systemsteam:

We value our PEOPLE- The foundation of a great company is having the best team which is why we continuously work to develop, engage, empower and energize our people. The best people want to work with the best team - the best teams are diverse and inclusive teams.

What we do MATTERS- our Life Sciences projects contribute to improving the lives of people around the world! ATS has made a commitment to be carbon neutral by 2030!

INNOVATION and PROBLEM SOLVING is at our core -Our pursuit of continuous improvement in everything we do. Our focus is on building diverse teams, stimulating innovation by challenging conventional thinking, encouraging fresh ideas and promoting creative problem-solving

We prioritize internal GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT- ATS offers endless opportunities for professional growth and development – with a tuition reimbursement program, individual development programs and a commitment to promoting from within - there is space for you to grow your career at ATS!

We offer COMPETITIVE Total Rewards- Competitive starting salaries, overtime pay eligibility, paid vacation, Employee Incentive Bonus program, comprehensive health and dental benefits including Lifestyle Spending Account, 5% RRSP matching program and optional Employee Share Purchase Program

A place to BELONG:We celebrate our differences and ensure that all employees have equal opportunities for growth and development. We believe that diversity of thought, background, and experiences is essential for our success and innovation.

ATS is in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA), 2005 and will, upon request, assist those who may require specific accommodations due to a personal disability. We would ask that those who require assistance to notify our offices as soon as possible if accommodation is necessary