Financial Analyst - Woodlands Division

J.D. Irving, Limited; Saint John; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Financial Analyst to join their Woodlands Division in Saint John. This role provides a unique opportunity to work closely with senior leaders while delivering financial insights that drive business improvements. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment, leveraging strong analytical and communication skills to support strategic decision-making. With a focus on career advancement and access to top-tier training, this position is perfect for ambitious individuals looking to elevate their careers in finance. Join a team that values professionalism and continuous development.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits plan

RRSP contributions

Career advancement opportunities

Access to technical and leadership training

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in accounting or financial analysis roles.
• Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field required.

Responsibilities

• Support strategic decision making through financial analysis and reporting.
• Analyze financial statements to drive business improvement.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Excel skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field

CPA designation

Tools

E1

TM1

Cognos

Job description

J.D. Irving, Limited Woodlands Division is currently seeking a motivated individual for the role ofFinancial Analystlocated in Saint John, N.B.

As a key resource to the Woodlands Division, the successful candidate thrives in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment, while maintaining a high level of professionalism, and strong communication skills across various organizational levels. This position will work closely with the Finance and Woodlands Management team, providing financial insight to drive improvements in the business. This is a great opportunity for someone who is ambitious and looking to demonstrate their abilities to accelerate their career progression.

Why Choose this Opportunity:

• Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits plan, RRSP contributions
• Multiple opportunities for career advancement across J.D. Irving’s group of companies
• The opportunity to work with our top senior leaders, and best technology in the industry
• Access to various technical and leadership training courses to ensure your success andcontinued development

Qualifications

• Education Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field
• CPA designation completed, or in progress is preferred, other professional training considered
• 2-5 years of experience in an accounting or financial analysis-based position
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work both as part of a team and independently
• Excellent Excel skills. Knowledge of E1, TM1, Cognos or other database and reporting tools considered an asset

Responsibilities

• Work directly with business leaders to support strategic decision making through strong financial analysis and reporting.
• Analyze financial statements and share insights with the business to drive improvement
• Proactive trend analysis to help management understand potential issues and recommend corrective action
• Maintain an operating forecast and continuously improve the process of capturing new information
• Presentation of findings and specific recommendations to operations and management
• Operational and Financial KPI Development and Tracking
• Analytical support for capital projects and initiatives
• Build partnerships with a wide variety of stakeholders to assist with problem solving, analysis and business improvement
• Weekly cash management and forecasting