Financial Analyst - Kelowna, BC

Paladin Security; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security solutions provider in Canada is looking for a Financial Analyst to join their finance team. This full-time role offers a collaborative work environment and opportunities for professional growth. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor's degree in a related field and proficiency in Excel, with additional skills in Power BI and SQL preferred. Compensation ranges from $50,000 to $65,000 per year, depending on experience.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Days

Paid Holidays

Educational Assistance

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of Finance experience preferred.
• Excited to learn new tools and technologies, including Power BI and SQL.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and enhance our financial reporting suite.
• Partner with business development for pricing on new work.
• Support month-end closing activities.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

SQL

Job description

Overview

Paladin Security: Making the World a Safer and Friendlier Place because we CARE! The Paladin Difference starts with our people; we're the best because we hire the best. We believe in promoting from within, respecting people and their differences, providing high quality service and always having fun! If you think you have what it takes to join our team, we want to meet you!

Job Skills / Requirements

About Us:

Paladin Security Group is a leading provider of integrated security solutions in Canada and the USA, dedicated to ensuring the safety and security of our clients. We are committed to innovation, professional development, and creating a supportive work environment.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly motivated Financial Analyst to join our dynamic finance team starting in 2025. This role is ideal for a candidate who brings strong technical and social skills in equal measure. On the technical side you must have familiarity with Excel; preferably be proficient in keyboard shortcuts, formulae, and pivot tables. From a business partnering perspective, you must be able to communicate confidently and clearly with stakeholders who are often part of the leadership team. Above all else, you must bring a willingness and curiosity to learn, as you will play a key role in advancing our performance tracking, pricing on bids for new work, and engaging with branch personnel to support operations across the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and enhance our financial reporting suite to provide insightful analysis.
• Partner with business development and operation teams on pricing for new work.
• Develop strong working relationships with operations and the wider finance team.
• Conduct ad hoc financial analyses to support various business initiatives.
• Learn and apply Power BI and SQL to improve reporting capabilities and data analysis.
• Support month-end closing activities and assist in preparing financial statements.
• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Science, Engineering, or related field.
• CPA is not required.
• 1-3 years of Finance experience preferred.
• Working proficiency in Microsoft Excel (keyboard shortcuts, formulae, and pivot tables) and the wider Microsoft suite (PPT, Word, Outlook, Teams, etc.)
• Familiarity with financial concepts and reporting.
• Excited to learn new tools and technologies, including Power BI and SQL.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail. You could be a detective in another life.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment with high high-performing FP&A team.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

Compensation - $50,000-$65,000 per year, depending on experience

What We Offer:

• A supportive and collaborative work environment within a high-performing FP&A team.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

Additional Information / Benefits

Paladin Security has a diverse workforce. We believe in and are committed to a workplace culture of respect, inclusion, and diversity. Paladin Security is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities through the interview process and while employed. If you require an accommodation during the interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those applicants that are short listed will be contacted for an interview.

Benefits: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days, Paid Holidays, Educational Assistance

This is a Full-Time position