Financial Analyst

Valard Group of Companies; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian utility contractor is seeking a Financial Analyst – Transmission in Edmonton. The role focuses on project tracking, forecasting, and financial reporting. Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and 2–4 years of related experience. Strong analytical skills and advanced Excel proficiency are essential. This position offers a competitive total rewards package, including benefits and an RRSP matching program.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

RRSP matching program

Qualifications

• 2–4 years in financial analysis, project controls, or a related field.
• Understanding of financial reporting, forecasting, and project accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain Excel templates for weekly project revenue and cost tracking.
• Forecast project costs.
• Analyze KPIs and provide insights to project teams.
• Prepare monthly reports and review divisional transactions.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

Analytical thinking

Ability to communicate effectively

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business

CPA in progress preferred

Tools

JDE

Ecosys

Power BI

Incorta

Job description

Overview

The Financial Analyst – Transmission supports the Transmission Division with project tracking, reporting, forecasting, and rate development. This position reports directly to the VP of Transmission, with a dotted-line relationship to the Director of Project Controls & Analytics, ensuring alignment between corporate structure and regional execution.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain Excel templates for weekly project revenue and cost tracking.
• Forecast project costs.
• Integrate JDE data and coordinate updates with project managers.
• Analyze KPIs and provide insights to project teams.
• Consolidate project data into weekly summaries for leadership.
• Prepare monthly reports, income statements, and review divisional transactions.
• Support monthly financial and manpower forecasting across multiple divisions.
• Crew productivity analysis for various options during bid and construction process planning.
• Assist in developing wage structures and custom labor and equipment rates.
• Calculate union wages and work with payroll to set up.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge: Understanding of financial reporting, forecasting, and project accounting principles.
• Skills: Advanced Excel skills; experience with JDE, Ecosys, Power BI or Incorta is considered an asset.
• Abilities: Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and ability to communicate effectively across teams.

Education and Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business; CPA in progress preferred.
• Experience: 2–4 years in financial analysis, project controls, or a related field.

We offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package that incorporates a complete range of employee benefits, including an RRSP matching program, to ensure you have the tools necessary to manage, maintain, and improve your health and wellbeing.

About our Business

Valard Construction is Canada’s premier utility contractor providing comprehensive EPC+ (engineering, procurement, construction) and maintenance services to utilities, independent power producers, mining, oil and gas industries and rural electric associations. We have the capabilities, knowledge, and resources to take on any project, any size, any complexity, anywhere. We are also part of QuantaServices, the largest electrical power contractor in North America.

Valard Construction is an equal opportunity employer.

Learn more

Visit us at www.valard.com and connect with us on our social media channels for our latest news, employee stories, community activities, and other updates.

* Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be offered a position at a more appropriate level.

* Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions.

* Valard Construction is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available on request during the recruitment process.