Major Wire Industries is a global leader in manufacturing high-performance screening products, serving North America and beyond. Driven by advanced technologies and a passion for innovation, our headquarters in Candiac oversees five manufacturing sites. Since 1884, we have been a trusted partner to the aggregate and mining industries, continuously refining our screening solutions to meet the evolving needs of our customers.
At Major Wire, we foster a dynamic and collaborative environment where innovation thrives, and every team member plays a vital role in shaping the future. We believe in fostering a supportive and rewarding work environment where our employees can thrive. Join us and be part of something bigger!
Here’s what we offer:
✅ Comprehensive Benefits Package – 75% paid by the employer
✅ Generous Time Off – 13 paid holidays per year, starting from year one
✅ FLEX Measures – We value flexibility! While this role requires to be on-site 2 days/week at our Candiac office, you’ll benefit from:
• A stable Monday–Friday schedule
• 5 paid FLEX days per year for personal needs
✅ Wellness Perks – A healthy snack is offered once a month
✅ Engaging & Stimulating Work – Be part of exciting projects that make an impact
✅ People-First Culture – Join a team that values inclusivity, collaboration, and innovation
*CONTRACT POSITION - MATERNITY LEAVE REPLACEMENT (12-16 months)*
We are looking for a Financial Analyst – Costing and Inventory to join our finance team for a maternity leave replacement of approximately one year. This role is ideal for a finance professional who combines strong manufacturing cost expertise with a passion for data, business intelligence, and technological advancement. You will play a critical role in modernizing costing data, strengthening databases, and advancing analytical tools, while acting as a trusted partner to operations and leadership.
What You Will Do
In this role, you will:
- Act as a financial reference person for cost accounting and inventory management processes and systems
- Ensure the implementation, integrity, and evolution of cost accounting processes for manufactured products
- Take a lead role in the technological advancement of costing data and financial databases, with a focus on structure, reliability, and usability
- Collaborate with operations, supply chain, and other departments to validate data accuracy and business logic
- Design, develop, and maintain BI dashboards, performance indicators, and management reports to measure operational efficiency
- Perform detailed variance analysis related to labor, raw materials, overhead, and manufacturing performance
- Analyze and explain company performance, including variances, waste, subcontracting, and process inefficiencies
- Develop advanced analyses using Business Intelligence tools, complex queries, databases, and artificial intelligence
- Identify opportunities to improve data governance, data flows, and financial data usage across the finance function
- Participate in cross‑functional strategic and operational projects requiring financial and data‑driven insights
- Contribute actively to the continuous improvement of financial, analytical, and operational processes
What You Bring
To succeed in this role, you bring:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- CPA designation
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in cost accounting or a similar financial analyst role
- Bilingual (French and English), spoken and written
- Experience in a manufacturing environment
- Advanced Excel skills
- Advanced knowledge of Business Intelligence tools (Power BI)
- Strong experience with queries, database design, structure, and maintenance
- Demonstrated interest or experience in data analytics, automation, and AI, including tools such as Copilot
- Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and excellent organizational skills
- Strong communication and collaboration abilities
Why Join Us?
- A high‑impact maternity leave replacement where your expertise will shape how costing data is structured and used
- An opportunity to work at the intersection of finance, operations, data, and technology
- A collaborative environment where innovation, rigor, and continuous improvement are valued