Financial Analyst

Kootenay Savings; Trail; On-site; CAD 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services organization in Trail, Canada, is seeking a Financial Analyst to provide support in finance and treasury functions. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance and a minimum of three years' relevant experience. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential. The role offers a competitive salary of $85K and benefits including health coverage and paid vacation.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Health, dental and vision coverage

Paid vacation and sick time

Employee assistance program

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years' experience in financial analysis and reporting.
• Strong understanding of Asset Liability Management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare various financial and profitability reports.
• Verify data integrity for numerous finance reports.
• Support Asset and Liability management strategies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business administration

Completion of a professional accounting program (CPA, CA, CMA, CGA, CFA, or CTP)

Tools

Excel

Standard accounting software

Job description

Do you have experience in financial analysis? Do you embrace change and thrive in an ever-evolving work environment? Do you have exceptional communication skills with a proven track record of accuracy and attention to detail? Do you know what it takes to succeed in the competitive financial services market? If so, we'd like to hear from you!

We're seeking a Financial Analyst to join our team. Reporting directly to the Senior Manager: Treasury & Risk Analytics, the Financial Analyst fulfills a senior support role in the Finance Department, with shared responsibility for various Finance, Treasury and Accounting functions. This role provides information to support Kootenay Savings Credit Union's Asset and Liability management strategies and policies, and verifies data integrity for numerous reports. In addition, the incumbent is responsible for preparing various financial and profitability reports, including completing various projects requiring interpretive analyses.

The ideal incumbent will possess:

• A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business administration
• A minimum of three years' experience of progressive, relevant financial analysis, reporting experience in a related environment
• Completion of a professional accounting program (CPA, CA, CMA, CGA, CFA, or CTP)
• Experience with Asset Liability Management
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to extrapolate pertinent information from reports and spreadsheets to provide sound business recommendations
• Strong understanding of computer technology, including advanced Excel spreadsheet skills and hands‑on experience using standard accounting package and reporting software
• Demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to communicate well with others, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team by demonstrating a high regard and respect for colleagues and a willingness to support the efforts of others
• Ability to organize work and meet deadlines in an environment of constantly changing priorities

Or equivalent education and/or experience.

Why work for us?

We know that our dedicated employees give us a lot and are key to our success; in return, we offer a total rewards package that includes:

• Competitive salary of $85K
• Competitive benefits including extended health, dental and vision coverage
• Health care and personal spending accounts
• Paid vacation, sick time, and floating holidays
• Confidential employee and family assistance program
• Continual training, development, and coaching
• Unique staff benefits on products such as bank accounts, loans and mortgages
• The opportunity to build a satisfying career in an organization that incorporates many leading‑strategic initiatives
• Being part of an organization that puts its community and employees first
• Being part of a talented and dedicated team who improve our members' financial lives

For more information about the Kootenay region, please visit imaginekootenay.com.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only short‑listed applicants will be contacted.