Financial Analyst

Thompson Bros. (Constr.) LP.; City of Spruce Grove; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction company located in Canada is seeking a Financial Analyst to support financial decision-making processes. This role involves preparing financial reports, ensuring compliance with regulations, and leading budgeting and forecasting activities. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting and strong experience in financial reporting and analysis. The position requires excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across departments.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial analysis and reporting.
• Ability to prepare and manage financial reports.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Participate in Finance Team meetings.
• Prepare periodic financial reports and analyses.
• Maintain compliance with T5018 reporting requirements.

Skills

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

Explorer accounting system

Job description

Thompson Construction Group is looking for a Financial Analyst responsible for collecting, analyzing, and reporting financial information to support management decision-making. This role supports month-end and year-end processes, internal financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis while maintaining strong working relationships across the organization to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and overall financial performance.

Responsibilities:

Finance and Department Support

• Participate in scheduled Finance Team meetings to review accounting matters, current initiatives, upcoming priorities, and month-end requirements.
• Prepare periodic and ad-hoc financial reports and analyses as requested by the Financial Controller.
• Maintain organized, secure, and confidential financial records.

Accounting, Financial Reporting and Analysis

• Develop and maintain advanced working knowledge of the Explorer accounting and payroll systems, including general ledger accounts and reporting functionality.
• Prepare and manage month-end reporting calendars and key financial deadlines.
• Complete daily and monthly bank reconciliations for Thompson Construction Group.
• Prepare and maintain fixed asset and long‑term debt schedules.
• Review and reconcile intercompany “due to / due from” balances.
• Perform monthly variance (flux) analysis and reasonability testing of actual results compared to budgets and prior periods.
• Conduct routine financial analysis and reporting in accordance with established accounting practices.
• Capitalize eligible equipment rebuild costs to applicable units.
• Support audits and third‑party accounting initiatives by:
  • Coordinating requested documentation,
  • Providing variance explanations and financial analysis, and
  • Responding to audit and information requests as required.
• Maintain compliance with T5018 reporting requirements.
• Prepare and submit monthly GST filings for multiple entities.
• Lead the development and coordination of the corporate budgeting process in collaboration with department leaders.
• Lead quarterly and annual forecasting processes.
• Prepare financial summaries for the Finance Team, including bank balances, accounts payable aging, and accounts receivable aging.
• Create and maintain related‑party entities within the Explorer system.

Collaboration and Professional Conduct

• Actively contribute as a member of the Finance Team, fostering open communication and collaboration with management and other departments.
• Maintain a strong service‑oriented approach while supporting internal stakeholders.
• Demonstrate company values, standards of business conduct, and corporate culture in all interactions.
• Promote cross‑department collaboration and avoid siloed thinking.

Safety

• Work safely at all times and contribute to a safe work environment for all employees.
• Safety is a condition of employment, and all employees are expected to follow company safety policies and procedures at all times.

Additional Information:

The above statements describe the nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel. Duties and responsibilities may evolve based on operational needs.