Finance Business Partner, Construction Industries

Finning; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Medical benefits

Bonus potential

Job summary

Finning International Inc. seeks a Finance Business Partner to advance our finance function. The role partners with the Construction Industries unit to deliver insights, analyze opportunities, and balance risk with growth, leveraging a strong 5–7 year track record in business partnering.

Based in Western Canada with a hybrid work setup, you will influence decisions, drive capital allocation, and help maximize cash flow while coaching finance talent across teams.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field.
• Finance Accounting designation.
• A minimum of 5 to 7 years related experience.
• 3-5 years in Business partnering roles.
• Demonstrated leadership qualities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain dynamic financial models for initiatives and scenario analysis.
• Lead monthly financial reviews and performance analysis (P&L and balance sheet).
• Deliver financial performance against budgets and forecasts monthly/quarterly/annually.
• Ensure robust contracts review, risks identified and auditable results.
• Prepare Executives' management reporting with variance explanations and insights.
• Build relationships with stakeholders to maximize commercial impact and drive collaboration.
• Support sales, operations and growth initiatives to increase Free Cash Flow.
• Define end-to-end processes for customer deals and mentor finance talent.

Skills

Strong communication

Analytical skills

Leadership

Time management

Team player

Adaptability

Education

Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field

Finance Accounting designation

Job description

Position Overview:

Are you ready to take your finance career to the next level? Look no further! We are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for a Finance Business Partner to join our dynamic team. At Finning we believe in nurturing talent and fostering professional growth. Finning not only offers you a wealth of opportunities within the finance domain but also ensures stability and resilience through our diverse portfolio of industries.

Company:

Finning International Inc.

Number of Openings:

1

Worker Type:

Permanent

Position Overview:

Are you ready to take your finance career to the next level? Look no further! We are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for a Finance Business Partner to join our dynamic team. At Finning we believe in nurturing talent and fostering professional growth. Finning not only offers you a wealth of opportunities within the finance domain but also ensures stability and resilience through our diverse portfolio of industries. As the world’s largest Caterpillar dealer, we are renowned for our commitment to excellence and innovation. With a strong presence in Western Canada, we have a rich legacy of 90 years, solidifying our position as a trusted industry leader. Our dedication to continuous improvement and adaptability has been the driving force behind our sustained success. The Finance Business Partner is a strategic finance professional who works closely with the Construction Industries business unit to help them make informed business decisions. Providing insights and analysis that help businesses understand their financial situations, identify opportunities and risks, and make sound decisions about allocating resources. Supporting the business in identifying, creating, and delivering key growth and EPS accretive opportunities whilst balancing commercial risk and exposure.

Why Join Finning?

Strong career progression opportunities. Collaborative, supportive, and high-performing team. Hybrid work model: 2-to-3 days/week in office. Competitive compensation: $110,000 - $130,000 base + bonus + medical benefits.

Job Description:

Major Job Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain dynamic financial models to evaluate commercial initiatives, enabling scenario analysis, capital investment assessments, and strategic decision-making with flexibility and precision.
• Lead monthly financial reviews and performance analysis (P&L + balance sheet). Proactively highlight and summarize insights into potential improvements/risks in addition to building the commercial mindset of the business.
• Delivery of the overall financial performance of your responsible business including the achievement of revenue, profit and expense budgets on a monthly / quarterly /annual basis.
• Meet financial reporting responsibilities ensuring results, budgets and forecasts are robust, appropriate and auditable. Responsible for ensuring that all major contracts are commercially reviewed, and relevant risks identified.
• Preparation and on time delivery of Executive Committee management reporting, combining variance explanation and insights
• Develop strong influencing relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure maximization of commercial impact of relationships. Leading and encouraging collaboration between cross functional teams to achieve desired outcomes.
• Collaborate across teams to support sales, operations, and growth initiative. Lead the development of alternative commercially viable propositions to stimulate profitable growth, drive operational efficiencies, effectively manage assets and increase annual Free Cash Flow
• Ensure clear and defined processes to manage end to end ownership of customer deals/contracts.
• Coach and mentor finance talent for future success.

Education & Experience:

• Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field
• Finance Accounting designation
• A minimum 5 to 7 years related experience.
• 3-5 years in Business partnering roles
• Demonstrated leadership qualities.

Specific Skills:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills - listen, digest and share.
• Strong organizational skills to ensure nothing is missed
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to draw insights or conclusions from the data. Followed by presenting to a wide and varied group of stakeholders
• Strong leadership, coaching and motivational skills
• Professional approach to all business activities with a continuous curiosity and positive intent
• Ability to manage time, prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
• Team player, with the ability to work with direct reports, peers, and business leaders throughout the organization
• Ability to seek out, understand and drive continuous process improvement
• Ability to continuously learn, grow and develop related skills to promote to the next level
• Indirect influencing through collaboration and relationship development
• Negotiation with internal and external stakeholders
• Strong situational adaptability to cope with changing internal and external environments.

At Finning, we prioritize creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we actively encourage all individuals to express themselves and achieve their full potential. As a company, we continuously strive to enhance our outreach to individuals of all backgrounds and identities. We do not discriminate against applicants based on gender identity, race, national and ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital and family status, and/or mental or physical disabilities. Furthermore, Finning is committed to collaborating with and providing reasonable accommodations /adjustments to individuals with disabilities. If you require an adjustment/accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please inform your recruiter.