Financial Analyst

Valard Construction; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utility contractor in Edmonton is seeking a Financial Analyst for the Transmission Division. The ideal candidate will support project tracking, reporting, and forecasting, with advanced Excel skills and at least 2 years of financial analysis experience. A competitive total rewards package is offered, including an RRSP matching program.

Benefits

RRSP matching program

Comprehensive employee benefits

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 project tracking.
• Forecast project costs and analyze KPIs.
• Prepare monthly reports and review divisional transactions.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business

CPA in progress

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 and Activities

• 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 setup

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

Benefits

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 Quanta Services, 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