Financial Analyst - Controllership

Sandvik; Saskatoon; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Sandvik as a Financial Analyst in Saskatoon, where you'll play a key role in delivering accurate financial reports and supporting company operations through financial analysis. Your expertise will drive decision-making processes, and you'll contribute to strategic financial leadership in the mining and construction sectors. This position offers a comprehensive compensation package along with opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic global environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive compensation package including pension plan

Access to modern financial systems and analytics tools

Collaborative and growth-oriented culture

Continuous development and career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in financial reporting or general accounting.
• Proficiency in using financial reporting tools.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial reports and ensure compliance with accounting standards.
• Conduct variance analysis and support budgeting processes.
• Collaborate with various teams to provide financial insights.

Skills

Financial reporting

Variance analysis

Analytical mindset

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA designation preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Business Central

Power BI

Job description

FINANCIAL ANALYST - CONTROLLERSHIP

Reports To: Financial Controller

Location: Saskatoon

Candidates from North Bay, ON, Sturgeon Falls, ON, or Sudbury, ON, are welcomed to apply, ability to have a flexible work location.

Come and join our team! Sandvik, Ground Support Division is a leading global supplier of ground support solutions, for the mining and construction industry. Our offering covers rock bolts, resin, cable bolts, and in- house manufacturing capabilities. Sandvik is a global, high-tech engineering group with approximately 44,000 employees and sales in about 150 countries with a focus on enhancing customer productivity, profitability and sustainability offering solutions for manufacturing, mining, and infrastructure industries.

Summary Of Position

The Financial Analyst is responsible for delivering accurate financial reports and supporting the company’s financial operations through account reconciliations, variance analysis, and forecasting support. This position plays a key role in preparing internal and external working papers, supporting audits, performing treasury functions, and providing financial insights to drive operational decisions. The analyst ensures compliance with accounting standards and contributes to system and process improvements that enhance financial visibility and accountability.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain internal and external financial reports, including working papers for audits and regulatory compliance
• Reconcile general ledger and intercompany accounts monthly and resolve discrepancies
• Perform treasury functions including bank reconciliations and cash reporting
• Analyze financial trends, prepare variance reports, and investigate performance deviations
• Support annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes
• Collaborate with operations, procurement, and other business units to deliver financial insight and support decision-making
• Assist with internal and external audits by preparing schedules and supporting documentation
• Maintain and enhance financial systems and processes, including ERP and reporting tools
• Ensure adherence to internal controls, policies, and GAAP/IFRS accounting standards
• Participate in ad hoc financial projects and continuous improvement initiatives
• Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and maintain high standards of data accuracy
  
  

Required Competencies

• Strong understanding of financial reporting, general ledger accounting, and variance analysis
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to interpret financial results and provide actionable insights
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate across departments and with external organizations.
• High level of integrity and commitment to confidentiality
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• CPA designation or working towards designation is preferred
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in financial reporting or general accounting, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with Microsoft Business Central or similar ERP systems
• Experience with financial reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Jet Reports) is an asset
• Knowledge of GAAP/IFRS and internal control standards
• Experience supporting internal/external audits and working with cross-functional teams
  
  

What We Offer:

• The opportunity to contribute to strategic financial leadership in a mission-critical, global industrial sector
• Hands-on exposure to ground support product manufacturing and global operations
• Access to modern financial systems and analytics tools, including Microsoft Business Central v26, Power BI, and Jet Analytics
• A collaborative and growth-oriented culture that values initiative, continuous improvement, and innovation
• A meaningful role where you can make a tangible impact on business performance and decision-making
• A place on an ambitious and high-performing team within a globally recognized industry leader
• Support to help you reach your full professional potential and ongoing continuous development, training, and career growth opportunities
• An excellent comprehensive compensation package including a pension plan with matching, competitive health, dental, life and disability benefits.
  
  

Our Culture:

Our core values are the soul of the company. They guide us in our actions and daily business decisions. We are a company with an open-minded culture that encourages employees to share ideas and work innovatively. We embrace diversity and inclusion and inspire everyone to bring their authentic selves to work everyday!

HOW TO APPLY:

All qualified persons are encouraged to apply at www.sandvik.com/careers to the Financial Analyst, requisition # R0080245; however, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

Sandvik, Ground Support Division welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodation is available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

We are an equal opportunity employer which values diversity in the workplace and encourage applications from members of equity-seeking communities including women, racialized persons, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations or gender identities/expressions.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and barrier free experience to applicants with accessibility needs; therefore, requests for accommodation can be made at any stage during the recruitment process.

We thank all those who apply, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be selected.