Financial analyst

Pomerleau; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP with up to 5% employer matching

Hybrid work model for corporate roles

Employee stock ownership program

Career growth through real development

Transit pass reimbursement

Minimum 4 weeks of vacation

Job summary

Pomerleau in Montreal is seeking a dedicated FP&A professional to support planning, budgeting and financial analysis for its business units.

Under the Manager of Planning and Financial Analysis, you will lead budgets, forecasts, KPI tracking, and financial modeling, partnering with executives to drive strategic decisions and project performance. This hybrid role offers opportunities for growth in a dynamic construction group.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, management, business administration, or finance.
• CPA designation.
• 3 to 5 years of FP&A or accounting experience.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Strong attention to detail and rigor.
• Ability to synthesize and analyze information.
• Efficiency, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage priorities.
• Initiative and leadership.
• Being proactive.

Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic partner by leading complex analyses and influencing financial decisions.
• Lead development and implementation of the annual budget with VPs and leaders.
• Lead monthly and quarterly forecasts and support project managers.
• Manage project budgets by establishing budget structures adapted to project types.
• Provide financial analyses and reports identifying variances from targets and recommending solutions.
• Prepare financial documentation for senior management, the Board of Directors, and other stakeholders.
• Prepare month-end activities, including cost control reviews and accrual entries (WIP).
• Monitor risks and opportunities for projects under responsibility.
• Collaborate with departments to develop, update, and maintain financial models.
• Conduct operational analyses of construction projects.
• Implement KPI tracking tools and analyze variances for performance improvement.
• Update the order backlog monthly.
• Participate in FP&A tech development (OneStream).
• Assist in preparing annual audit files.
• Demonstrate initiative by engaging administrative teams in launching new projects.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Variance analysis

KPI tracking

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Leadership

Proactive

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, management, business administration, or finance

CPA designation

Tools

Microsoft Office

OneStream

Job description

Job Description

Ready to build your career? We want to hear from you.

Under the supervision of the Manager of Planning and Financial Analysis, the incumbent is responsible for actively contributing to all planning, forecasting, budgeting, and financial analysis activities that support the key strategic decisions of the business units under their responsibility

What you will do

• Act as a strategic partner to the business units under your responsibility by leading complex analyses and influencing financial decisions
• Lead the development and implementation of the annual budget in collaboration with the VPs of the business units and functional leaders
• Lead the preparation of monthly and quarterly forecasts, including supporting project managers in producing their monthly project forecasts and ensuring their analysis
• Lead the financial management of projects by establishing budget structures adapted to the types of projects
• Provide financial analyses and reports on business performance, identifying variances from targets and recommending solutions
• Participate in preparing financial documentation for senior management, the Board of Directors, and other stakeholders
• Prepare month-end activities, including cost control reviews and accrual entries (WIP)
• Ensure proper accounting and monitoring of risks and opportunities for the projects under your responsibility
• Collaborate with various departments to develop, update, and maintain financial models
• Conduct various operational analyses of construction projects
• Implement performance indicator (KPI) tracking tools and analyze variances to identify opportunities for performance improvement
• Update the order backlog on a monthly basis
• Participate in the technological development of the FP&A department (OneStream)
• Participate in the preparation of various annual audit files
• Demonstrate initiative by engaging administrative teams in the launch of new projects and ensuring their smooth execution

This role could be for you if you have

• A bachelor's degree in accounting, management, business administration, or finance
• A professional accounting designation (CPA)
• 3 to 5 years of experience in FP&A or accounting
• Advanced knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite
• Strong attention to detail and rigor
• Ability to synthesize and analyze information
• Efficiency, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage priorities
• Initiative and leadership
• Being proactive

Benefits

• RRSP with up to 5% employer matching
• Hybrid work model for corporate roles
• Employee stock ownership program
• Career growth through real development opportunities
• Transit pass reimbursement - get to work for free
• Minimum 4 weeks of vacation from day one

For the past six years, we've proudly held the distinction of being one of Canada's Top 100 Employers. Pomerleau is a national leader in construction, delivering major projects across Canada. We believe in creating a workplace where people feel respected, supported, and empowered to grow. Our culture is built on collaboration, trust, and a shared commitment to doing great work.