Financial Analyst, Capital Assets

UFA; Calgary; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

UFA, one of Canada's largest agricultural co-operatives, seeks a Financial Analyst, Capital Assets to provide depth in the capital investment lifecycle. You will support capital planning, project financial management, fixed asset accounting, and investment performance, maintaining strong controls and data integrity.

The role requires CPA/CFA or equivalent and 3–5 years in finance. Proficiency with SAP, D365 or IFS and Power BI is essential for creating dashboards and reports for business leaders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business is required.
• Professional accounting designation (CPA/CFA) is preferred or equivalent.
• 3–5 years of progressive finance and accounting experience.
• Experience with SAP, D365, or IFS including project accounting and asset management.
• Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI with ability to build financial models and dashboards.

Responsibilities

• Manage Asset Under Construction (AUC) process for capitalization accuracy.
• Administer asset lifecycle: creation, transfers, depreciation, impairment, retirement, disposal.
• Compute financial metrics (ROIC, EBITDA, IRR) for Capex projects.
• Prepare monthly financial reporting for leadership in finance and operations.
• Ensure accurate postings and perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations with internal controls.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Collaboration

Problem solving

Financial modeling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business

CPA or CFA designation

Tools

SAP

D365

IFS

Power BI

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Department: Finance

Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

Reporting to a Senior Manager, Corporate Development, the Financial Analyst, Capital Assets will be responsible for providing financial and analytical expertise across the capital investment lifecycle. The role supports capital planning, project financial management, fixed asset accounting, investment performance. The incumbent plays a critical role in ensuring capital investments are appropriately tracked, capitalized, and measured against expected business outcomes, while maintain strong financial controls, governance and data integrity.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage Asset Under Construction (AUC) process to ensure timely and correct capitalization of assets.
• Administer the full asset lifecycle, including asset creation, transfers, depreciation, impairment, retirement and disposal.
• Calculate and track key financial metrics resulting from Capex projects (ROIC, EBITDA, IRR)
• Prepare the daily/weekly/monthly financial reporting that supports the decision making of business leaders within finance and operations.
• Review the accuracy and appropriate accounting treatment of underlying transactions and financial postings within our systems.
• Complete monthly reconciliation of assigned balance sheet accounts with an emphasis on internal controls and risk management.
• Complete monthly asset continuity schedules
• Provide financial support for business operators and cross-functional team members.
• Assist with the execution of the capital forecasting and/or budgeting processes.
• Gather and compile information for external audit requests.
• Record various routine and ad hoc month end journal entries and accruals.
• Continuously enhance financial processes, reporting capabilities and internal controls.
• Update financial systems/technology and procedure manuals as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business.
• Professional accounting designation or equivalent (CPA, CFA)
• 3-5 years of progressive finance and accounting experience.
• Experience with SAP, D365, or IFS, including project accounting, asset management, fixed asset modules.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint and PowerBI) with the ability to develop financial models, dashboards, performance reports and executive presentations.
• Self-motivated and results oriented with a focus on quality and attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate across functional groups and build relationships within the business.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving capabilities with strong written and verbal communications skills.

You and UFA. Let’s Grow Together.

UFA is one of Canada’s largest and most progressive agricultural co-operatives. We’re a multi-billion-dollar organization that offers the products, services, and support our 127,000+ members need to build, grow and succeed. While our roots will always be in agriculture, we’re proud to support the industries and communities that drive Western Canada’s economy. We need your skills, expertise and ideas to help us keep growing.

• A Business with a Purpose - Join a member-owned co-operative with a mission that matters: improving the well-being of our members, helping them feed the world, and enabling investment in local communities.
• Recognized and Rewarded for Your Performance - At UFA, success is shared. You’ll own your work and be recognized for both individual and organizational results.
• Work-Life Success - We prioritize safety, respect your time, and offer flexible options and comprehensive benefits to support your life inside and outside of work.
• We Help Each Other Grow - Our collaborative culture fosters growth through hands-on experience, mentorship, training, educational support, and diverse career paths.

Diversity Equity, and Belonging

At UFA, we care about our employees and what makes them unique. We strive to create an inclusive environment that welcomes employees from diverse backgrounds, where everyone can do their best work. If you require accommodation during the application or selection process, please contact [e-mail].

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