Business Analyst

J.D. Irving, Limited; New Brunswick; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian company in New Brunswick is seeking a highly motivated business analyst to support Investment Tax Credit compliance. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance and a CPA or CFA designation. The ideal candidate should have advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and strong analytical and communication abilities. Responsibilities include acting as a liaison between Finance and Supply Chain, ensuring accurate reporting, and providing insights to leadership in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Accounting/Finance).
• Professional Accounting/Finance designation (CPA, CFA) preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency is required.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary liaison between Finance and Supply Chain for ITC compliance.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of all reporting.
• Provide actionable insights to leadership.

Skills

Analytical skills

Leadership skills

Teamwork skills

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Professional Accounting/Finance designation (CPA, CFA)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

TM1 (Planning & Analytics)

Cognos

Tableau

Alteryx

Job description

Job Description

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-orientated business analyst to join our Finance team, based in Saint John, New Brunswick. This role is critical in supporting Investment Tax Credit (ITC) compliance for the organization, with a focus on two major projects. The successful candidate will be a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment, demonstrates strong problem-solving skills and can communicate confidently across diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary liaison between Finance, Supply Chain and other key groups to ensure alignment on ITC requirements.
• Ensure accuracy, completeness and timeliness of all reporting related to ITC compliance.
• Manage Internal reporting requirements and provide clear, actionable insights to leadership.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to resolve issues and maintain compliance standards.
• Identify process improvement and implement best practices for reporting and documentation

Ad-Hoc Request

• Respond to inquiries from corporate, operations, and external stakeholders with sound financial analysis and judgment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Accounting/Finance);
• Professional Accounting/Finance designation (CPA, CFA);
• Advanced Microsoft Excel, with exposure to TM1 (Planning & Analytics), Cognos, Tableau and Alteryx considered an asset;
• Strong analytical, leadership, and teamwork skills;
• Adept at working independently, managing change and multiple tasks in small group settings and across diverse groups;
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally.
• High attention to detail, goal oriented and tenacious; able to understand detailed data as well as find meaning in the big picture;
• Comfortable working and interacting with , and presenting and communicating results to senior business leaders;
• Able to manage tight deadlines and prioritize in a fast-paced and dynamic team environment, learn new tasks quickly and demonstrate flexibility when presented with change.