Financial Analyst

Brandt Group of Companies; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian firm is seeking a Financial Analyst in Calgary, AB. In this role, you will prepare and analyze financial statements and provide operational insights to improve financial performance. You will reconcile GL accounts, mentor junior staff, and facilitate annual audit preparations. Strong analytical skills and experience with financial reporting are essential. This opportunity offers a chance to contribute to continuous process improvements in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to derive meaningful conclusions from large datasets.
• Experience in preparing financial statements and operational analysis.
• Proficiency in accounting software and CRA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze monthly/annual financial statements.
• Provide operational level analysis on financial trends.
• Reconcile GL accounts and prepare month-end journal entries.
• Analyze profit and loss variances to prior performances.

Skills

Financial analysis

Data analysis

GL account reconciliation

Mentorship

Reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

Job description

Brandt is currently looking for a Financial Analyst in our Calgary, AB location.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze divisional & departmental monthly/annual financial statements while striving to ensure their accuracy and completion on a timely basis.
• Provide operational level analysis on monthly financials and trends and highlight the areas for improvement
• Reconcile GL accounts and prepare month end journal entries with supporting documentation
• Ability to analyze large data into meaningful conclusions with recommendations.
• Analyze profit and loss variances to prior performance and budgets.
• Works with different divisions for intercompany processing and reconciliation
• Assist/prepare working papers required for quarterly and annual reserves & allowances
• Assist with the preparation of documentation required for the annual external audit
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior staff
• Provide insight into various accounting requirements including CRA requirements.
• Provide advice and guidance on accounting matters including financial systems, record keeping, analysis, and reporting.
• Identify internal process gaps and provide recommendations for improvements
• Other tasks and responsibilities as they arise
• Assist in continuous process improvement and ad-hoc projects