Financial Analyst

Irving Shipbuilding; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading shipbuilding company in Dartmouth seeks a Financial Analyst to guide the financial direction of the business through analysis and forecasting. This role involves collaborating with operations, managing budgets, and presenting insights to senior leadership. Candidates should hold a degree in Commerce and have experience in financial environments. The position requires a full-time, in-office presence.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in Financial Reporting and Cost Accounting.
• In-depth knowledge working with financial statements and the ASPE framework.
• Experience in delivering presentations to senior management.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with operations to provide updates and build financial forecasts.
• Lead monthly sessions to review key metrics and analyze financial performance.
• Identify and implement process improvement initiatives related to financial reporting.

Skills

Financial analysis

Presentation skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Post-secondary degree in Commerce or Business Administration

CPA designation or pursuing CPA

Job description

Overview

Are you ready to turn data into decisions? As a Financial Analyst, you'll play a key role in shaping the financial direction of the business by partnering with operations to deliver timely updates, build forecasts, and support strategic planning. This is a hands-on role where your analytical skills and business acumen will shine. You'll lead monthly discussions with internal stakeholders, diving into performance metrics and uncovering trends that drive smarter decisions. Your work will ensure financial information is accurate, actionable, and aligned with business goals.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with operations to provide regular updates on actuals and build financial forecasts.
• Support annual budgeting and strategic planning initiatives.
• Lead monthly sessions with internal teams to review key metrics and analyze financial performance.
• Consolidate and present financial insights that help guide business strategy.
• Manage cash forecasting to ensure liquidity, mitigate risk, and identify opportunities for investment and efficiency.
• Assist with indirect spending and cost control, updating budget owners on period results and working closely with operations to create financial forecasts.
• Assist in creating the annual budget and strategic planning activities.
• Update and report on staff and hourly workforce hours, headcount, and turnover for various overhead business units (period).
• Ensure the health of ISI\'s annual cash and investment profile, working closely with Claims, Accounts Payable, and Treasury (weekly).
• Identify and implement process improvement initiatives related to cash management.
• Identify and implement process improvement initiatives related to financial reporting and cost controls.
• Ad hoc analysis, reporting and special requests as required.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree in Commerce or Business Administration.
• CPA designation or pursuing CPA is considered an asset.
• In-depth knowledge working with financial statements and the ASPE framework.
• Process improvement mindset with the ability to identify stakeholder needs.
• Accountability for team deliverables.
• 3 to 5 years of experience working in environments of both Financial Reporting and Cost Accounting.
• Experience working with Engineering, Construction, Production and Supply Chain.
• Demonstrated experience working with financial shared services (AP, AR, Treasury, etc.).
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders, including senior leadership.
• Experience in delivering presentations to senior management

Due to the nature of work Irving Shipbuilding does, all successful applicants must meet requirements for the Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP), Canadian Government Security clearance, and U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

Please note this position requires a full-time, in-office presence.

About Us

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.

We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.

We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

About the Team

Irving Shipbuilding is proud to be Canada\'s National Shipbuilder. Our team is constructing more than 20 modern patrol ships and destroyers for the Royal Canadian Navy and Canadian Coast Guard as part of the largest defence procurement project in Canadian history.

By joining our team of more than 2,400 shipbuilders, you can enjoy a dynamic and exciting career with a company dedicated to your success, development, and safety.

At Irving Shipbuilding, we\'re making history - why not make it with us? Learn more about careers at Irving Shipbuilding: shipsforcanada.ca/opportunities.

We invite applications from all qualified candidates, including racially visible persons, women in underrepresented roles, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and encourage applicants to self-identify.