Commercial and Financial Analyst

LaPrairie Group of Companies; Calgary; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian family-owned group based in Calgary seeks a Commercial & Financial Analyst. This role involves analyzing financial data, preparing reports, and collaborating with operations to identify cost-saving opportunities. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree, 5+ years of financial analysis experience, and strong Excel and financial modeling skills. The organization offers competitive compensation and benefits in a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Benefits

Exposure to diverse operations

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in financial analysis, FP&A, commercial analysis, or financial reporting.
• Experience working with ERP systems in multi-division environments.
• Background in mining, oil & gas, or heavy equipment industries preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial reports, dashboards, and KPI analysis.
• Review contracts and support pricing and profitability assessments.
• Partner with operations to identify cost drivers and efficiency opportunities.

Skills

Financial modeling

Advanced Excel

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or related field

CPA, CFA, or MBA

Tools

ERP systems

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

LaPrairie Group of Companies (LAPRAIRIE) is a 100% Canadian, family-owned group delivering integrated solutions in crane and rigging, heavy hauling, civil infrastructure construction and maintenance, and industrial minerals to customers across North America.

We are seeking a Commercial & Financial Analyst to join our expanding organization. In this role, you will be responsible for analyzing financial and operational data to inform management decisions and support strategic initiatives. Initially, you will work with the Minerals Group to design and implement the required framework before then establishing similar frameworks in other companies within LAPRAIE.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare financial reports, dashboards, and KPI analysis.
• Review contracts and support pricing, bids, and profitability assessments.
• Develop financial models and scenario analyses.
• Extract and analyze data from ERP systems; optimize reporting processes.
• Partner with operations to identify cost drivers and efficiency opportunities.

Qualifications:

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related field.
• CPA, CFA, or progress toward professional designation is an asset but not essential.
• MBA would be highly regarded.

Experience

• 5+ years of experience in financial analysis, FP&A, commercial analysis, or financial reporting.
• Background in mining, oil & gas, manufacturing, industrial supply chains, or heavy equipment industries strongly preferred.
• Experience working with ERP systems in multi-division environments.
• Experience with commercial contracts and financial evaluation of tenders or project proposals is desirable.

Technical Skills

• Strong financial modeling and advanced Excel skills.
• Familiarity with BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, etc.) considered an asset>
• Strong understanding of financial statements, job costing, inventory management, and project accounting.
• Ability to produce polished dashboards, reports, and presentations.

Soft Skills

• Strong communication abilities, able to summarize complex data for managers and executives.
• High attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Collaborative team player who works effectively with controllers, managers, and operational staff.
• Proactive, organized, and comfortable managing multiple priorities.

What We Offer

• An influential role in a dynamic, diversified family-owned organization.
• Exposure to a wide range of industrial operations and commercial activities.
• Opportunities to shape reporting, analytics, and financial processes during a period of modernization.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.