FP&A Analyst

Kaizen Lab Inc.; Montreal; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company is seeking an FP&A Analyst in Montreal to manage budgets, analyze financial forecasts, and ensure compliance with IFRS regulations. This position requires 2 to 5 years of relevant experience, a university degree, and bilingual proficiency in English and French. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential for success in this dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years of experience in a similar role.
• Member of the CAP order.
• Bilingual in English and French.
• Experience in the mining or manufacturing industry.

Responsibilities

• Manage budgets and financial forecasts.
• Analyze variances and ensure compliance with IFRS.
• Provide training on budget development and cost tracking.
• Develop financial forecasts based on data and trends.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Strong analytical skills

Good organizational skills

Understanding of project planning

Ability to work independently

Adaptability to change

Education

University degree in accounting, finance, or related field

Tools

Advanced Microsoft Excel

Proficiency in MS Office

Job description

The Windfall Project, owned by Gold Fields, is located in northern Québec. By joining our passionate team, committed to creating lasting value beyond mining, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the construction and startup of a world-class mining project, one of the most ambitious in recent decades. Gold Fields is a globally diversified gold producer with operations in Australia, South Africa, Ghana, Peru, Canada, and Chile. At Gold Fields, we are committed to achieving an inclusive workforce and recognize that the diverse talent of our people will ultimately determine our growth, performance, and success.

This role offers the opportunity to lead high-impact initiatives, collaborate with experts, and contribute to our growth in Québec. You will thrive in a dynamic environment where challenges and an exceptional workplace will support your professional growth.

Join the Windfall adventure!

Reporting to the Cost Controller, the FP&A Analyst manages budgets, financial forecasts, analyzes variances, ensures compliance with IFRS and SOX requirements, and generates detailed financial reports for management. The role includes providing training and support to managers on budget development, cost tracking, and financial data interpretation to aid strategic decision-making. The position is based in Montreal with occasional trips to the Windfall site, working a 5-2 schedule.

Tasks and responsibilities

1. Provide training and support to managers in developing and documenting budgets and financial assumptions;
2. Develop and oversee the annual budget process, collaborating with multiple departments to align with strategic objectives;
3. Evaluate company performance regularly by analyzing variances between actual vs. budget/forecast and monitor key ratios;
4. Ensure financial processes comply with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) regulations by implementing internal controls;
5. Collaborate with accounting teams to ensure financial reporting complies with IFRS;
6. Evaluate profitability of projects by monitoring costs;
7. Work with finance, operations, and management teams to provide accurate financial analysis and reporting;
8. Communicate complex financial concepts clearly to stakeholders;
9. Develop financial forecasts based on historical data and market trends, including scenario analyses;
10. Support managers by analyzing financial reports to improve decision-making;
11. Perform other related tasks necessary for departmental operations.

Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years of experience in a similar role;
• University degree in accounting, finance, or related field;
• Member of the CAP order (asset);
• Bilingual in English and French;
• Experience in the mining or manufacturing industry.

Basic skills

• Strong communication skills (oral and written);
• Strong analytical skills;
• Good organizational and planning skills;
• Ability to work independently;
• Understanding of project planning, scope, scheduling, work breakdown structures, and cost structures;
• Adaptability to change;
• Stress management and deadline orientation.

Technical skills

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills;
• Proficiency in MS Office;
• Data visualization skills (e.g., Power BI) (asset);
• SAP S/4HANA or ERP experience (asset);
• Experience in a SOX environment (asset);
• Experience in an IFRS environment (asset).

Please note that the masculine form used in this document refers to both women and men. The masculine gender is used without discrimination and solely for linguistic simplicity.

In accordance with Law 25, Windfall Mining Group will use your contact information solely for application process purposes and may disclose it to third parties under confidentiality agreements if necessary.

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