Senior Business Analyst

SECURE; Calgary; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading waste management firm in Calgary seeks a Senior Business Analyst to support its Waste Management division. This full-time role involves financial analysis, costing, and pricing strategies to enhance profitability. Candidates should have a financial designation and over 5 years of relevant experience. The position is office-based and offers opportunities for professional growth along with a competitive compensation package.

Benefits

Competitive industry wages

Employer-paid benefits

Health Care Spending Account

Employee Savings Plans

Career progression opportunities

Employee referral program

Industry-leading safety standards

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in pricing and costing analysis.
• Experience supporting sales or operations in a collaborative environment.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize work.

Responsibilities

• Conduct costing analysis and support pricing strategies.
• Perform cost analyses to identify key drivers.
• Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards.

Skills

Financial modelling expertise

Analytical skills

Excel skills (PivotTables, VLOOKUP)

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Professional financial designation (CPA, CGA, CFA, MBA) or equivalent

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Job description

About Us

SECURE is a leading Waste Management and Energy Infrastructure company based in Calgary, Alberta. Our comprehensive infrastructure network spans across western Canada and North Dakota and includes Waste Management Facilities, Industrial Landfills, Pipeline Operations, Metals and Mining, Specialty Chemicals, as well as Energy Infrastructure services such as Blending, Facility Supply, Trading, and Storage.

At SECURE, safety is our top priority. As outlined in our core values, working the SECURE way begins with working safely. Safety is the foundation of our culture—because without safety, nothing else matters.

Your Opportunity at SECURE

The Senior Business Analyst is an exciting new role supporting Secure’s Waste Management division. Reporting into the Finance team, this position is responsible for delivering product and service costing as well as margin analysis to support both Sales and Operations. The role is a key contributor to the profitability of the Waste Management business by providing in-depth financial analysis and modelling to guide decision-making.

In addition, the Senior Business Analyst will assess the impact of geographical and competitive market dynamics on product costing and pricing, while also playing a central role in setting sales targets and evaluating performance against those targets. The successful candidate will bring strong financial modelling expertise, exceptional analytical skills, and the ability to translate insights into actionable recommendations that drive business performance.

The Team

As part of the Finance team, the successful candidate will join a collaborative group dedicated to driving operational excellence. In this role, they will support the Sales and Operations teams by providing financial insights, analysis, and strategic guidance, ensuring alignment between business performance and organizational goals.

Work Environment

This full-time, permanent position is based in Calgary, Alberta, and requires 40 hours per week in an in-office setting.

A Day in The Life

The responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to:

• Liaise with Sales, Operations, and Finance teams to conduct costing analysis and support the development of pricing and sales strategies.
• Lead the annual update of product price books through the development and maintenance of pricing models.
• Perform cost analyses to identify and monitor key cost drivers for product delivery.
• Ensure consistency in cost analysis and product pricing across all geographical service areas.
• Contribute to the development and monitoring of annual sales plans and performance targets.
• Partner with Sales and Operations teams to provide profitability analysis for significant or unique job quotations.
• Support the Sales Director in identifying, tracking, and reporting on key sales performance measures.
• Assist Sales in evaluating the effectiveness of sales strategies.
• Analyze sales data in Excel (e.g., PivotTables, VLOOKUP, conditional formatting) to provide actionable insights.
• Create item-specific business cases, including cost analysis, pricing recommendations, and commercial agreement evaluations.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and opportunities for process optimization.
• Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards to deliver real-time sales and customer insights.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

The individual in this role will have:

• A professional financial designation (CPA, CGA, CFA, MBA) or equivalent
• 5+ years’ experience in pricing and costing analysis
• Advanced financial modelling, analysis, and data manipulations skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with highly developed interpersonal skills
• Experience supporting sales or operations teams in a collaborative environment
• Ability to work independently, prioritize work, and meet deadlines

What\'s in it for you

At SECURE, we are committed to fostering growth and continuous improvement—for our employees, customers, partners, and the communities where we operate. Our energetic team is driven by customer needs, and we are passionate about making a meaningful impact.

We recognize and reward our employees\' contributions by offering a competitive compensation package designed to attract, retain, and motivate top talent. Our offerings include:

• Competitive industry wages
• Employer-paid benefits, including health, dental, and more
• Health Care Spending Account and Employee Livewell Program
• Employee Savings Plans to support financial well-being
• Opportunities for career progression and professional growth
• A competitive employee referral program
• Industry-leading safety standards ensuring a secure workplace
• Community investment initiatives that make a real difference –Learn more

At SECURE, we believe that diversity is our strength.

Every employee has the right to feel safe, valued, and empowered. We take pride in fostering a respectful and inclusive workplace where everyone has equal access to opportunities, support, and success.

Join us and be part of a team that’s making a difference.