Business Financial Analyst

Paper Excellence; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 88,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the paper industry is seeking a qualified professional for an accounting role focused on cost management and financial analysis. The role involves various tasks such as analyzing costs, preparing forecasts, and facilitating month-end processes, all within a collaborative environment that values employee growth and flexibility.

Benefits

Extended Health, Dental & Vision Care

Registered Pension Plan

Life Insurance

Paid Annual & Supplemental Vacation

Employee Assistance Program

Customized rewards programs focusing on flexibility and work-life integration

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience required.
• Strong financial acumen and advanced analytical skills expected.

Responsibilities

• Record/analyze chemical and energy costs and prepare reports.
• Assist with month-end closing processes, journal entries, and reconciliations.
• Evaluate and improve financial controls around inventory processes.

Skills

Analytical Ability

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Detail Oriented

Time Management

Education

Professional accounting designation (CPA) or working towards

Post-secondary education

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

• Record/analyze chemical and energy costs. Ensure accuracy and timeliness and prepare cost reports and variance analysis.
• Prepare monthly EBITDA and production operations forecast and analysis.
• Evaluate, maintain, and improve systems and financial controls around the inventory process.
• Evaluate cost control procedures and consumptions trends. Recommend improvements for Crofton.
• Assist with corporate requests and month-end closing processes, including preparation of journal entries and account reconciliation and analysis.
• Maintain quality service to, and effective communication with, mill Procurement and PE management regarding the price for chemical materials, and major supplies, as well as energy/chemical consumptions.
• Fully support other division members and provide detailed cost analysis, to help them to make optimal decisions.
• Assist with internal and external audit requests.
• Assist with the implementation of accounting standards, policies, and procedures.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Record/analyze chemical and energy costs. Ensure accuracy and timeliness and prepare cost reports and variance analysis.
• Prepare monthly EBITDA and production operations forecast and analysis.
• Evaluate, maintain, and improve systems and financial controls around the inventory process.
• Evaluate cost control procedures and consumptions trends. Recommend improvements for Crofton.
• Assist with corporate requests and month-end closing processes, including preparation of journal entries and account reconciliation and analysis.
• Maintain quality service to, and effective communication with, mill Procurement and PE management regarding the price for chemical materials, and major supplies, as well as energy/chemical consumptions.
• Fully support other division members and provide detailed cost analysis, to help them to make optimal decisions.
• Assist with internal and external audit requests.
• Assist with the implementation of accounting standards, policies, and procedures.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Professional accounting designation (CPA) or working towards.
• Post-secondary education with a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience.
• Advanced working knowledge of Excel, and strong database analysis skills.
• Working knowledge of PowerPoint and Word.
• Strong financial acumen and analytical ability and problem-solving skills.
• Detail oriented, organized, proactive, and able to meet tight deadlines and multi-task.
• Proven prioritization, time management and task management skills and effective communication skills with internal team.

Crofton Pulp offers a competitive compensation and benefit package including the following:

• Extended Health, Dental & Vision Care
• Registered Pension Plan
• Life Insurance
• Paid Annual & Supplemental Vacation
• Employee Assistance Program

Our employees drive our success. We provide opportunities for growth and advancement, ongoing training, and a long-term career in a safe, engaged, productive workplace.

The salary for this position is CAN $88-107K per year. Salary will be commensurate with education and experience.

• Customized rewards programs that focus on flexibility and work-life integration
• Customized rewards programs that focus on flexibility and work-life integration
• Customized rewards programs that focus on flexibility and work-life integration
• Customized rewards programs that focus on flexibility and work-life integration