Financial Planning Analyst

Read Jones Christoffersen Ltd.; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Vancouver is seeking a Financial Planning Analyst to join their Finance team. This role involves financial analysis, budgeting, and collaboration across departments to drive strategic financial decisions. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills and experience in FP&A, working in a supportive and engaging environment that values continuous learning.

Benefits

Performance Bonuses

Health Care Spending Account

Maternity and Parental Leave Top-up Program

Employee Ownership with Matching RRSP Plan

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A).
• Proficient in financial modeling and data mining.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-depth analysis of cash flow and liquidity.
• Collaborate with treasury and finance teams for accurate forecasts.
• Identify opportunities to streamline treasury processes.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Problem-Solving

Education

Professional Accountant, CPA

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Job description

RJC is seeking self-motivated individuals that thrive in a fast-paced environment managing multiple initiatives at once. Providing our clients with building enclosure engineering, structural engineering, structural restoration, structural glass engineering, and building energy modelling services, RJC Engineers (RJC) is one of Canada's leading engineering firms, engineering better buildings for the communities in which we live, learn, work, and play.

We are an employee-owned engineering firm with over 600 employees in 16 offices across Canada and the United States. We challenge our people to push technical boundaries and provide leadership in our fields of practice, while serving clients and projects across all markets.

Recognized as an exceptional workplace, we mentor the next generation of Canada’s ‘best and brightest’. We believe in taking care of our people and helping them realize their full potential. RJC offers the opportunity to work in an engaging, fast-paced team environment on exciting and challenging projects, discover new technologies and techniques, and flourish in a culture of continuous learning and collaboration.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Financial Planning Analyst to join our Finance team. In this role, you will support the Treasury and Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) functions by providing financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting, with a focus on cash management, liquidity, equity, and corporate share management, as well as financial risk analysis. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, a solid understanding of financial principles, and the ability to collaborate across departments to drive strategic financial decisions.

Start Date : Immediately

Salary : $80,000 per year (dependent on experience)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provide in-depth analysis of cash flow, liquidity, and treasury-related financial data.
2. Assist in the preparation and presentation of financial models for decision-making purposes, focusing on forecasting operational cash flow, working capital, and investments.
3. Oversee the administration of the corporate share registry, ensuring accurate and timely maintenance of shareholder records.
4. Collaborate with treasury and finance teams to develop accurate forecasts for cash flows, working capital, and funding requirements.
5. Monitor actual performance against budget and forecast, providing variance analysis and recommending corrective actions.
6. Take an active role in the design and development of FP&A features for a new ERP module.
7. Assist with managing and optimizing the company's cash positions and short-term investment strategies.
8. Report on equity capital structure and manage corporate share registers, including calculating ROI, assisting in share compensation calculations, and reporting to stakeholders.
9. Identify opportunities to streamline treasury processes, enhance reporting, and automate manual tasks (including leveraging Power BI).
10. Synthesize high volumes of data into meaningful insights to support decision-making.
11. Collaborate with legal, compliance, and other departments to ensure proper documentation and reporting of shareholder activities.

Experience :

1. 4+ years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A).
2. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (advanced) and financial modeling; experience with data mining, Power BI, or automation is an asset.
3. Strong understanding of cash management, liquidity analysis, debt management, and financial forecasting.
4. Inquisitive with strong attention to detail, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
5. Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
6. Detail-oriented with high accuracy.

Education

• Professional Accountant, CPA, or equivalent.

Core Attributes

• Creative Mindset - provide innovative ideas.
• Proactive Approach - seek opportunities for growth.
• Supportive Teamwork - promote inclusivity and respect.
• Trusted Advice - demonstrate integrity.
• Lead With Purpose - empower and develop others.

What can we offer you?

• An inspiring workplace supporting its people and recognizing excellence.
• Challenging projects and development opportunities.
• A supportive, inclusive network of colleagues.
• Comprehensive rewards, including performance bonuses and share ownership.
• Generous benefits, including a $1000 Health Care Spending Account.
• Maternity and Parental Leave Top-up Program.
• Opportunity to join an employee-owned organization with a matching RRSP plan.