Junior Financial Analyst, IT Function

Swim Recruiting; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 64,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Financial Analyst to join their global finance team. This exciting role offers the chance to work on invoicing, budgeting, and forecasting while collaborating with IT and finance colleagues. Ideal candidates will possess strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel and Power BI. The position provides significant opportunities for career advancement and a comprehensive benefits package, including support for CFA certification and RRSP matching. If you're passionate about finance and technology, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Performance bonuses

Professional development support (CFA exam)

RRSP matching

Comprehensive health benefits

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of experience in analytical roles, preferably in a large public company.
• Understanding of accounting basics, including P&L and FP&A.

Responsibilities

• Invoicing, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Preparing reports for IT leadership and analyzing costs.

Skills

Excel

Power BI

ERP systems

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Post-secondary degree in finance, commerce, business, or accounting

Tools

Power BI

ERP systems

Job description

We are seeking an emerging Financial Analyst who enjoys multi-tasking, business partnering, and analysis, and is looking for a stable, long-term career within a large, reputable public company with global operations. This role involves working closely with a seasoned global finance team and directly supporting the IT function.

Who - the Company:

Our client is a prominent global organization operating in over 50 countries with more than 10,000 employees. They are known for attracting top talent and offering engaging, challenging work in a professional setting. Swim Recruiting is assisting in this key recruitment effort.

What - the Opportunity:

On behalf of our client, SWIM is recruiting a Financial Analyst, IT Function. This newly created position is a result of organizational growth and expanding business needs. The role involves invoicing, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, P&L analysis, preparing reports for IT leadership, and analyzing costs related to licenses, subscriptions, vendor agreements, and equipment.

The Financial Analyst will report to the FP&A Manager and collaborate with finance (FP&A, corporate development, accounting) and IT colleagues. The role requires proficiency in systems like Excel, Power BI, and ERP. There are significant opportunities for career advancement within the company. SWIM will provide a detailed job description to qualified candidates.

Who - the Candidate:

Ideal candidates will have 1 to 3 years of relevant experience in analytical roles, preferably within a large, global, public company. Experience in the tech sector or supporting IT functions is highly desirable but not mandatory; a strong interest in technology is also valued. Candidates should understand accounting basics, including debits & credits, P&L, and accounting's role in FP&A. Strong communication skills and technical proficiency, especially in Excel (pivot tables, lookups, Power Query, macros), are essential. Experience with Power BI and ERP systems is advantageous. A post-secondary degree in finance, commerce, business, or accounting is required, and support for CFA certification is preferred.

Where:

The position is based in downtown Vancouver, accessible via rapid transit. The initial onboarding will be in-office full-time, transitioning to a hybrid model of 1-2 days remote work per week.

Compensation:

The total package includes a base salary of $64,000 to $75,000, commensurate with experience and skills, plus performance bonuses, professional development support (e.g., CFA exam), RRSP matching, comprehensive health benefits, and other perks. Details to be discussed with SWIM.

How to Apply:

If you meet the qualifications and are interested, apply promptly as this search is progressing quickly. Existing contacts at SWIM should reach out directly; new applicants can submit their resumes by clicking 'APPLY'. Thank you!