Financial Analyst

Applied Biological Materials; Richmond; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A Vancouver-based biotech company is seeking a Financial Analyst to support financial analysis and accounting reporting. This hybrid role requires a detail-oriented professional who can combine accurate financial reporting with analytical insights to aid management decisions. Key responsibilities include preparing reports, conducting variance analysis, and supporting budgeting processes. Candidates should have a diploma or bachelor's degree in a related field, strong Excel and PowerBI skills, and 2-5 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of relevant accounting and/or financial analysis experience.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles (ASPE).
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management reports (actual vs. budget vs. prior year).
• Conduct variance analysis and provide clear explanations.
• Analyze revenue, gross margin, and operating expenses.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

PowerBI skills

High attention to detail

Analytical mindset

Education

Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Accounting or ERP systems

Job description

Looking for a career where you are challenged to think, continually learn, and collaborate with others? Applied Biological Materials Inc. is a Vancouver-based biotech company that develops and markets research reagents to the life science community and the biotech industry. In light of our rapid business expansion, abm is seeking a Financial Analyst to support both financial analysis and accounting reporting. This hybrid role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who enjoys combining accurate financial reporting (accounting) with analytical insights to support management decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Analysis & Accounting Reporting

• Prepare monthly management reports (actual vs. budget vs. prior year)
• Conduct variance analysis and provide clear, concise explanations
• Analyze revenue, gross margin, and operating expenses by department and product line
• Support annual budgeting and rolling forecast processes
• Assist with cash‑flow forecasting and working‑capital analysis
• Support pricing, cost, and margin analysis, including in‑house vs. OEM products
• Prepare ad‑hoc financial analysis to support management and strategic initiatives
• Perform full‑cycle accounting tasks

Systems & Process Improvement

• Support accounting and ERP systems
• Assist with reporting automation, data validation, and process improvements
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with Marketing, Operations, and HR
• Support enhancements to finance documentation and internal controls

Qualifications & Skills

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Strong Excel and PowerBI skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and basic financial modeling
• 2–5 years of relevant accounting and/or financial analysis experience
• Solid understanding of accounting principles (ASPE)
• Experience with accounting or ERP systems
• High attention to detail with a strong analytical mindset
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non‑finance stakeholders

Professional Designations (Assets)

• CPA (Canada) designation or CPA candidate
• CFA charter or CFA candidate

Work Location

• Onsite at our headquarters in Richmond, BC.
• The successful candidate must be available to start onsite from the first day of employment. No relocation allowance will be provided.

We thank all applicants for interest in abm and the role. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.