Senior Analyst, Cost / Accountant (Temporary)

Elk Valley Resources; Elkford; On-site; CAD 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A Canadian steelmaking coal producer is seeking a Senior Analyst, Cost to analyze monthly performance and support financial decision-making processes. The ideal candidate will have a CPA designation or be working towards it, along with 2-5 years of experience in accounting or finance. This role, located in Alberta, offers competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Extended Health Benefits

Health Spending Account

Vacation Allotment

Qualifications

• Minimum two to five years' experience in operational accounting or finance.
• Strong cost and technical accounting knowledge.
• Valid Class 5 Driver's License or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Participate in health and safety programs and policies.
• Complete forecasts, budgets, and variance analysis.
• Develop presentations for senior leadership.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Interpersonal communication

Detail-oriented

Education

CPA designation or working towards CPA

Experience in operational accounting or finance

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Elk Valley Resources (EVR) operates four steelmaking coal mines that employ over 5,000 people in the Elk Valley of British Columbia. We are committed to responsible resource development, environmental performance and building strong partnerships with communities and Indigenous Peoples.

EVR is proud to be part of the Glencore Group, contributing to a global portfolio of operations with a history that dates back more than 100 years in Canada.

Are you looking for a new career opportunity? Join our team.

Application Deadline: December 1, 2025

What we offer

At EVR, we're dedicated to supporting our workforce on their unique career journeys. EVR recognizes our employees' skills, competencies, and performance and offers opportunities with competitive compensation and benefits. We also aim to promote employee health and wellness and provide opportunities for professional development. We believe in the power of diversity and strive each day to create a workplace where each individual is valued and respected for their contributions.

About the role

Reporting to the Manager, Operating Excellence & Controller, the Senior Analyst, Cost is responsible for generating a current and forward‑looking view of our business by consolidating and analyzing monthly performance, monthly forecast information and annual budget information. This role will support the financial decision‑making processes, including historical performance analysis and reporting, and improve systems in collaboration with partners across our support departments.

To be successful, we are looking for someone with advanced analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making abilities, who is also detail oriented and meticulous in their work. The successful candidate would use strong interpersonal and communication skills to present financial data in a meaningful way that maximizes the impact and value for the audience. The ability to thrive under pressure and work independently to meet challenging priorities while building relationships within the business is vital for success in this role.

This is an exciting opportunity to build knowledge of the mining industry and become a key financial resource for strategic decision makers. This is also the perfect role for someone eager for opportunities for growth within the financial team.

This is a 14‑month temporary role with potential for extension and/or rotation to other opportunities within the business at the completion of the term.

In this role you will

• Participate in and adhere to health and safety programs and policies
• Complete forecasts, budgets, reporting, variance, and trend analysis; apply strategic insight to financial data to support the financial assessment of performance vs targets
• Consolidate detailed information succinctly and in a manner that can be effectively understood by a variety of audiences
• Develop presentations for use in senior leadership and site department review meetings to support forecast, budget and site decision making
• Explain and mentor department heads on their financial performance versus plans
• Coordinate month‑end activities and prepare budgets and forecasts
• Assist in the development of the department's Standard Policies and Procedures

Requirements

• CPA (Chartered Professional Accountant) designation or working towards a CPA and related experience
• Minimum of two to five years' experience in operational accounting or finance; CPA designation is an asset, preferably within an industrial environment
• Strong cost and technical accounting knowledge
• Excellent digital literacy, particularly in the Microsoft Office Suite: Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Valid Class 5 Driver's License or equivalent

Benefits

• Extended Health Benefits
• Health Spending Account
• Vacation Allotment

Salary: $99,440 / year
The actual base salary offered is determined based on the successful candidate's relevant experience, skills, and competencies and considers internal equity.

To all applicants, your interest and effort are sincerely appreciated. While we thank everyone for their application, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Successful candidates must be willing to satisfy the pre‑employment requirements of a pre‑employment drug screen and three professional references.

About EVR

EVR is a Canadian steelmaking coal producer. We take our responsibilities to our people, to society and to the environment seriously. The high‑quality steelmaking coal EVR produces is an essential input for steel that can be used for constructing products such as wind turbines and critical infrastructure including rail, bridges, hospitals and schools.