Finance Analyst, Credit and Collections

Pattison Food Group; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 72,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Pattison Food Group is seeking a full-time Finance Analyst for Credit and Collections in Langley, BC. This role involves supporting credit risk assessments, ensuring timely collections, and providing financial insights. Ideal candidates will have a finance background and strong analytical skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company pension plan

Free parking

Exclusive team member offers

Opportunities for development and career progression

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in credit and collections or related role.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and collection regulations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing credit applications and conducting credit checks.
• Managing assigned accounts to ensure timely payments.
• Preparing aging reports and collection dashboards.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication

Customer service

Education

Post-secondary education in finance, accounting or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

Job description

Come join Pattison Food Group Ltd., a Jim Pattison business, and Canada's largest Western-based provider of food and health products.

Pattison Food Group Ltd. consists of Save-On-Foods and other well-known grocery banners. With nearly 300 retail locations, we proudly employ more than 30,000 team members.

We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time Finance Analyst, Credit and Collections to join our Finance team in Langley, BC.

Reporting to the Manager, Finance, you will be responsible for supporting the credit risk assessment process and ensuring the timely collection of accounts receivables. This role plays a critical part in maintaining healthy cash flow, minimizing bad debt, and supporting internal stakeholders with accurate and timely financial insights related to customer accounts.

You will be responsible for:

• Reviewing credit applications and conducting credit checks using internal guidelines and external sources.
• Analyzing customer financial data and recommending appropriate credit limits.
• Monitoring changes in customer credit risk and escalating concerns as needed.
• Managing assigned accounts to ensure timely payments, reduce DSO, and follow up on overdue invoices via phone and email.
• Resolving payment issues, including discrepancies, short payments, and billing disputes.
• Preparing and maintaining aging reports and collection dashboards.
• Assisting with month-end reporting, account reconciliations, and bad debt analysis.
• Supporting management with credit and collections KPIs and ad hoc financial analysis.
• Ensuring compliance with internal credit policies and procedures.
• Supporting process improvements to optimize cash collection and credit assessment.

Come join Pattison Food Group Ltd., a Jim Pattison business, and Canada's largest Western-based provider of food and health products.

Pattison Food Group Ltd. consists of Save-On-Foods and other well-known grocery banners. With nearly 300 retail locations, we proudly employ more than 30,000 team members.

We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time Finance Analyst, Credit and Collections to join our Finance team in Langley, BC.

Reporting to the Manager, Finance, you will be responsible for supporting the credit risk assessment process and ensuring the timely collection of accounts receivables. This role plays a critical part in maintaining healthy cash flow, minimizing bad debt, and supporting internal stakeholders with accurate and timely financial insights related to customer accounts.

You will be responsible for:

• Reviewing credit applications and conducting credit checks using internal guidelines and external sources.
• Analyzing customer financial data and recommending appropriate credit limits.
• Monitoring changes in customer credit risk and escalating concerns as needed.
• Managing assigned accounts to ensure timely payments, reduce DSO, and follow up on overdue invoices via phone and email.
• Resolving payment issues, including discrepancies, short payments, and billing disputes.
• Preparing and maintaining aging reports and collection dashboards.
• Assisting with month-end reporting, account reconciliations, and bad debt analysis.
• Supporting management with credit and collections KPIs and ad hoc financial analysis.
• Ensuring compliance with internal credit policies and procedures.
• Supporting process improvements to optimize cash collection and credit assessment.

You have:

• A post-secondary education in finance, accounting or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in credit and collections or a related role.
• A strong understanding of basic accounting principles, fair credit practices and collection regulations.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite, including advanced experience in Excel.

You are:

• An analytical thinker with a strong focus on accuracy and attention to detail.
• An excellent communicator, both verbal and written, with strong interpersonal skills.
• Customer service focused with the ability to resolve conflicts diplomatically.
• Collaborative with the ability to work well in a team environment.

What we offer:

In addition to a highly competitive salary, we offer a great range of benefits, a company pension plan, free parking, exclusive team member offers, and opportunities for development and career progression.

If you're looking to join a team that puts people first, you're in the right place. Apply online today!

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Compensation Details:
$72,720.00 - $90,900.00
The compensation offered for this position will take into consideration location, education, skills, experience, and other factors.