Financial Analyst

Woodfibre Management Ltd; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Financial Analyst to join their dynamic team. This role is crucial for overseeing invoices, payments, and financial reporting, ensuring compliance with internal controls. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with vendors and internal departments, analyze spending trends for cost-saving opportunities, and assist in budget preparation. This position offers a chance to contribute significantly to the financial health of a major LNG project while working in a supportive environment that values teamwork and continuous improvement. If you are motivated, detail-oriented, and ready to take ownership of your work, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in accounts payable or finance role.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices and payments accurately and timely.
• Analyze spending trends and recommend process improvements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Bachelor’s degree in Finance

Tools

SAP financial systems

MS Office

Job description

Project

The Woodfibre LNG Project is located approximately 7 km west-southwest of Squamish, British Columbia. It involves the construction and operation of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facility on the previous Woodfibre pulp mill site, which would have a storage capacity of 250,000 m3 and would produce approximately 2.1 million tons per year of LNG.

Woodfibre Management Ltd. is a privately held Canadian company based in Vancouver and a subsidiary of Pacific Energy Corporation Limited.

Position

The Financial Analyst is an integral part of Woodfibre LNG’s dynamic team. The Financial Analyst will lead and oversee the invoices and payments processing, Finance and Accounting document controlling, Accounts Payable reporting, and management reports supporting. The Financial Analyst focuses on maintaining efficient AP operations, assisting in process improvements, and providing analysis to support decision making. The successful candidate reports directly to Financial Controller and will play an essential part in supporting the company’s Finance, Accounting, and Tax team through duration of the project as well as operations.

Key Responsibilities:

The successful applicant will:

• Process vendor invoices and payments accurately, timely and compliant with company policies and internal controls policies.
• Receive, review, verify invoices, and ensure proper approval and coding of expenses.
• Monitor aging reports to ensure payments are processed within agreed timelines and support cash forecasts.
• Prepare and process electronic transfers and payments.
• Collaborate with vendors and internal departments to resolve invoice and payment issues promptly.
• Maintain the AP ledger by performing reconciliations, resolving discrepancies, and ensuring data integrity.
• Prepare AP-related reports accruals and assist in month-end and year-end closing.
• Support audits by providing documentation.
• Analyze spending trends to identify cost-saving opportunities, and recommend process improvements or automation, and participate in continual process improvement initiatives.
• Assist in GST and other statutory reporting.
• Assist in the Budget preparation.
• Assist in the preparation of weekly, monthly, and annual management reports and analysis including variance analysis.

Required Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounts payable or a related finance role.
• Strong communications and good stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Experience with SAP financial systems and reporting tools is preferred.
• Familiarity with tax regulations and compliance in accounts payable is an asset.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles, especially A/P, accruals, and general ledger.
• Good time management and ability to handle high volumes.
• Problem-solving and reconciliation skills, and professional communication skills.
• Knowledge of tax codes, especially sales tax (GST/HST/PST).
• Experience working with multi-currency vendors or international payments.
• Work experience with project accounting and Cost Center.

Additional Requirements:

• Experience working with large multi-disciplinary teams and contractors in a multicultural environment is an asset.
• Accepts responsibility and demonstrates a commitment to the delivery of tasks and targets.
• Ability to work well under pressure, handle multiple tasks, and change priorities within tight time frames.
• Demonstrates and seeks accountability within the team.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Ability to adapt and learn new processes quickly.
• Expertise with a variety of computer programs (e.g., MS Office)
• Motivated and willing to take ownership of tasks.
• Energetic in pursuit of continuous improvement processes.
• Shares knowledge readily and encourages personal development.
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

Only qualified candidates legally entitled to work in Canada will be contacted.

Woodfibre Management Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer.

Thank you in advance for your interest!