Budget Analyst

SEYMOUR PACIFIC DEVELOPMENTS LTD; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Seymour Pacific Developments Ltd. seeks a Budget Analyst to manage budgets for multi-family residential projects. The ideal candidate will leverage their analytical skills to prepare forecasts, analyze data, and communicate financial insights. Join an industry leader dedicated to excellence in construction, with a commitment to equal opportunity and an inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Excellent wages and benefits

Variety of training opportunities for employees

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years working experience in finance and project analysis.
• Basic accounting knowledge required.
• Construction experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare project performance analysis, cost and schedule status reports.
• Create and maintain monthly forecast budgets.
• Analyze cost center detail and explain variances.

Skills

Critical thinking

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Post-secondary diploma in Business Administration

Diploma in Accounting

Tools

MS Office Suite

Database systems

Power BI

Job description

You're a team player who excels in a fast-paced environment and thrives on challenge. You have an inquisitive mind and are a problem solver. You love numbers and spreadsheets and have the advanced Excel skills to prove it!

Seymour Pacific Developments Ltd. is looking for a Budget Analyst to accurately prepare and forecast operating budgets for new multi-family residential construction projects. The role analyzes historical and incoming data from other departments and interfaces the information in the applicable software system. The role also prepares and communicates monthly cost reports and liaises with internal departments regarding variances.

Your contributions to the team:

• Prepare project performance analysis, cost and schedule status reports
• Create, maintain and update monthly forecast budgets
• Identify cost and schedule variances and recommend corrective action
• Prepare journal entries and process goods and service receipts into software system
• Input data into various programs and prepare cost and forecasting reports
• Ensure that responses to budget and cost requests reflect correct project cost information
• Coordinate with construction departments to collect and analyze data to prepare construction project reports
• Analyze cost center detail and explain variances or anomalies
• Prepare monthly project and job cost reconciliation
• Enforce project controls and compliance mandates implemented by the Director of Preconstruction
• Develop and maintain Power BI reporting dashboards, for the C&PC department, as well as other internal departments
• Assist in the management of company ERP software
• Help develop new procedures that will improve overall organizational operations, and train staff on these new methods
• Attend Project team meetings and discuss the current state of the budget, and liaise with stakeholders regarding risks and potential cost overruns

What you need to be successful:

• Post-secondary diploma in Business Administration, Accounting or related field
• Minimum 2 years working experience in finance and project analysis
• Exceptional critical thinking, analytical and advanced problem-solving skills
• Great attention to detail and a keen eye for quantitative and qualitative anomalies
• Demonstrated success in working effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to prioritize and complete a variety of incoming tasks with varied deadline
• Advanced skills in MS Office Suite and database systems, Excel will be tested
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Basic accounting knowledge required
• Construction experience is desirable

Why Seymour Pacific?

Seymour Pacific Developments is an industry leader in building multi-family homes with unparalleled speed and efficiency. We develop and build over 1000 units a year by leveraging effective teamwork and industry expertise. We offer excellent wages and benefits, as well as a variety of training for employees who are motivated to succeed and want to expand their horizons.

Seymour Pacific Developments practices equal opportunity hiring and onboarding processes to ensure equal access and participation for everyone. We understand that we have a responsibility for ensuring a safe, dignified, and welcoming environment and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees irrespective of race, colour, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by law. We believe in integrating people with disabilities into our workforce by removing barriers and meeting accessibility needs.