Analyst, Heartland Finance

Inter Pipeline Ltd.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Inter Pipeline Ltd. in Calgary invites applications for the Analyst, Heartland Finance. The role partners with commercial, operations and leadership teams to identify opportunities, analyze performance and deliver insights that drive value.

You will build analytical models, support budgeting and forecasting, and prepare executive-level presentations. A Bachelor’s in finance or economics and 2-5 years FP&A experience are expected; CFA or MBA is a plus, and Power BI proficiency is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, or a related field.
• 2-5 years of FP&A, investment banking, corporate development, or other relevant areas of finance.
• Advanced Excel skills, including complex formulas, scenario modeling, and data structuring.
• Experience building integrated financial models (3 statement models, DCFs, operating models).
• Strong understanding of corporate finance concepts and financial statements.
• Proficiency with Power BI is an asset.
• Ability to interpret large datasets and communicate insights clearly.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze financial and operational performance to identify opportunities for revenue growth, margin enhancement, and cost optimization.
• Investigate performance gaps and provide recommendations to improve business outcomes.
• Develop actionable insights from large datasets and multiple information sources.
• Support strategic initiatives through financial modeling, scenario analysis, and business case development.
• Lead analytical workstreams for special projects, including growth opportunities, commercial initiatives, pricing reviews, and operational improvement programs.
• Monitor industry developments, commodity markets, economic indicators, and competitor activities.
• Provide backup support for budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Assist with forecast preparation, variance analysis, and financial reporting.
• Build and maintain analytical models, dashboards, and management reporting tools.
• Prepare executive-level presentations summarizing key findings and recommendations.
• Provide data-driven recommendations to support strategic and operational decision-making.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Attention to detail

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, or related field

CFA, MBA asset

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

At Inter Pipeline, we are building a team of innovators and problem solvers with diverse backgrounds and skill sets. We cultivate opportunities to get to know each other better and collaborate more effectively. In every part of our organization, you will find people with a sense of purpose and a shared ethos - motivated, engaged, exploring new ideas and pushing for continuous improvements in everything we do. We believe teamwork is core to our success, and in that spirit you will work closely with leaders and team members. This is a great opportunity to amplify your purpose and contribute to meaningful, challenging work at the forefront of the energy sector.

Bring your passion, your ideas, and let's do this.

Description

Located in the Calgary office, the Analyst Heartland Finance will report to the Manager, FP&A, Heartland Finance. The Analyst, Heartland Finance plays a key role in identifying business improvement opportunities, evaluating strategic initiatives, and delivering actionable insights that drive financial and operational performance. This position partners with commercial, operations, and leadership teams to assess market trends, analyze business performance, and support value creation initiatives.

Key Activities and Responsibilities

Business Performance & Opportunity

• Analyze financial and operational performance to identify opportunities for revenue growth, margin enhancement, and cost optimization.
• Investigate performance gaps and provide recommendations to improve business outcomes.
• Develop actionable insights from large datasets and multiple information sources.

Strategic Analysis & Projects

• Support strategic initiatives through financial modeling, scenario analysis, and business case development.
• Lead analytical workstreams for special projects, including growth opportunities, commercial initiatives, pricing reviews, and operational improvement programs.

Market Intelligence & Competitive Analysis

• Monitor industry developments, commodity markets, economic indicators, and competitor activities.
• Analyze market trends to identify opportunities and risks affecting business performance.

Financial Planning & Forecasting Support

• Provide backup support for budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Assist with forecast preparation, variance analysis, and financial reporting.

Reporting & Decision Support

• Build and maintain analytical models, dashboards, and management reporting tools.
• Prepare executive-level presentations summarizing key findings and recommendations.
• Provide data-driven recommendations to support strategic and operational decision-making.

Education, Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, or a related field.
• CFA, MBA, or progress toward professional designation is considered an asset.
• 2-5 years’ experience in FP&A, investment banking, corporate development, or other relevant areas of finance.
• Advanced Excel skills, including complex formulas, scenario modeling, and data structuring.
• Experience building integrated financial models (3 statement models, DCFs, operating models).
• Strong understanding of corporate finance concepts and financial statements.
• Proficiency with data visualization tools such as Power BI is an asset.
• Ability to interpret large datasets and communicate insights clearly.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage expectations and prioritize work based on business requirements.

Hours

Full Time, Monday-Friday

As this position is identified as security sensitive, employment of a final candidate will be conditional upon completion of pre-employment criminal background check and credential verification with satisfactory results.

While diversity is a fact, inclusion is the act of recognizing the value of our differences and leveraging them for the betterment of our organization. At Inter Pipeline, we are dedicated to building an inclusive and equitable workplace that values, represents, and supports the communities in which we work. We are committed to maintaining a respectful workplace and we are building a culture that supports the diverse needs of our employees. We welcome applications from all individuals including those who are Indigenous, racialized, of varied abilities and ethnicities, members of gender and sexually diverse communities, as well as with any other dimension of diversity.