Financial Analyst II

Seaspan; North Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 84,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Seaspan is seeking a Financial Analyst II to support cost analysis and financial reporting at their Vancouver Shipyards. The role involves collaborating with various teams to provide insights for decision-making and enhance operational efficiency. This position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive health benefits, with opportunities for hybrid work after onboarding.

Benefits

Health and wellness benefits

Extended health care

Dental care

Vision care

$500 personal spending account

Employee Family Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of accounting and financial analysis experience.
• Working towards CPA designation.
• Knowledge of Canadian ASPE GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Performs analysis, reporting, budgeting, and forecasting services.
• Conducts variance analysis to identify key drivers of financial performance.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to gather relevant data.

Skills

Problem Solving

Analytical

Communication

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration

Bachelor’s Degree in Economics

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance

Tools

SAP BI

Power BI

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Reporting to the Operations Finance Manager for Seaspan Vancouver Shipyards, the Financial Analyst II plays an integral role in the ongoing development of cost analysis, reporting, metrics tracking, and periodic forecasting for Seaspan Vancouver Shipyards. You will be responsible for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting financial data to provide insights and recommendations to management for informed decision-making, while helping drive standardization and performance across the organization. This role will interact regularly with individuals and management of the various supported groups.

Note : This position qualifies for an optional hybrid work schedule after 90 days of onsite work and onboarding. Employee will be subject to the terms of the Flexible Work Policy Agreement.

What you’ll do

• Performs analysis, reporting, budgeting and forecasting services.
• Assists with annual budgeting process and quarterly forecasts for both operational overhead as well as chargeable project hours.
• Runs weekly labour reports, providing analytical commentary.
• Supports ad hoc analysis and modelling for business case development, as assigned.
• Performs cost analysis to settle areas of possible inefficiency and communicate those to operational management to resolve root cause and / or corrective action.
• Supports divisions and financial services teams in the development and reporting of operational and financial metrics to support divisional decision making.
• Strategic and cost management projects, as assigned by the Ops Finance Manager.
• Assist in the preparation of financial reports, including labour report and finance statements.
• Conduct variance analysis to identify key drivers of financial performance and to assess budgetary and forecast compliance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather relevant data and to ensure alignment with financial objectives.
• Adheres to established processes and offers insights for improvements for greater standardization and efficiency.
• Performs additional ad hoc analyses and other duties as assigned.

What you’ll bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics or Finance.
• Working towards CPA designation.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of accounting and financial analysis experience, or an equivalent combination of post-graduate education and experience.
• Knowledge and experience in Canadian ASPE GAAP and related financial reporting requirements.
• Ability to work well under pressure, be a problem solver, and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Detail-oriented and analytical.
• Knowledge in ERP systems (JDE or equivalent).
• Advanced PowerPoint, SAP BI / Power BI skills; database management skills a plus.
• Proficient in Excel and other MS-Office products.
• Customer service oriented, self-starter and initiative driven.
• Excellent communications skills with ability to connect with others with tact and diplomacy.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Why you’ll love working here

• This role provides you a very competitive salary in line with the successful candidate’s experience.
• We also provide the best-in-class health and wellness benefits package for this position, including things such as extended health care (. paramedical services for massage therapy, speech therapy, mental health coverage, physiotherapy, and more), dental care, vision care, $500 personal spending account, and an Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP).
• While this is a limited term position, there may be opportunities for extension depending on business needs.

The estimated salary for this position is $84,600 - $103,400. In determining final salary, Seaspan considers many factors including the successful Candidate’s skillset and experience as well as position location and internal equity. The final base salary offer will be at the Company’s sole discretion and presented as part of a competitive total compensation package.

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