Senior Business Analyst

Wenco (a Hitachi Construction Machinery subsidiary); Richmond; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Wenco, a Hitachi Construction Machinery subsidiary, seeks a Senior Business Analyst, Finance to partner with leaders in FP&A and operations. You will deliver financial analysis, strategic insights, and process improvements to enhance visibility and performance across the organization.

The role requires 8+ years in FP&A or related finance roles, strong modeling skills, and experience with Power BI, ERP systems, and data governance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related field required.
• MBA, CPA, CFA or other professional designation asset.
• Advanced knowledge of financial planning, analysis, modeling, and performance management.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Business Central, Dayforce) and BI tools (Power BI) including reporting automation.

Responsibilities

• Lead FP&A analyses, business case development, profitability assessments, and strategic decision support.
• Develop financial models for forecasting, budgeting, scenario analysis, and long-range planning.
• Coordinate budgeting, forecasting, and performance management processes.
• Partner with business leaders to translate financial data into actionable business decisions.
• Drive finance transformation initiatives and cross-functional projects with measurable outcomes.

Skills

Financial forecasting

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder communication

Process improvement

Data-driven decision making

Project management

Education

Bachelor's in Finance/Accounting

MBA or CPA asset

Tools

Power BI

ERP: Business Central

SQL

Dayforce

Job description

Reporting to the Director, FP&A, the Senior Business Analyst, Finance serves as a strategic business partner to Finance and operational leaders, providing financial analysis, actionable business insights, and process improvement recommendations that support informed decision-making and organizational performance. The role combines financial planning and analysis, business partnering, financial systems expertise, and project leadership to improve financial visibility, enhance operational effectiveness, and support strategic decision-making. The successful candidate is highly analytical, business-focused, and capable of translating complex financial data into clear, actionable recommendations for stakeholders across the organization.

Key Deliverables and Responsibilities:

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Lead financial analysis, business case development, profitability assessments, and strategic decision support.
• Develop financial models for forecasting, budgeting, scenario analysis, and long-range planning.
• Coordinate budgeting, forecasting, and performance management processes.
• Analyze financial and operational performance to identify key drivers, risks, and opportunities.

Business Partnering

• Partner with business leaders to translate financial and operational data into business actions.
• Challenge assumptions, provide objective financial guidance, and influence strategic decisions.
• Communicate financial performance, risks, and recommendations effectively to stakeholders at all levels.

Finance Transformation & Process Improvement

• Lead finance transformation initiatives, including process redesign, system enhancements, and change management activities.
• Drive cross-functional projects by aligning stakeholders, managing execution, and delivering measurable business outcomes.
• Identify and implement opportunities to automate, standardize, and optimize finance processes through technology and continuous improvement initiatives.

Financial Systems & Data Management

• Partner with the Accounting team to ensure the accuracy, integrity, and consistency of financial data and reporting.
• Support data governance, reporting standards, and financial system effectiveness.
• Leverage financial systems and data structures to enable reliable reporting and analytics.

Experience and Knowledge

• 8+ years of progressive experience in FP&A or related finance roles, including leadership of cross-functional projects, process improvement, and change management initiatives that deliver measurable business outcomes.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field required. MBA, CPA, CFA, or other relevant professional designation is considered an asset.
• Advanced knowledge of financial planning, analysis, modeling, and performance management.
• Experienced with ERP systems (e.g., Business Central, Dayforce) and business intelligence tools such as Power BI, including reporting automation, dashboard development, and data analysis.
• Experience with SaaS business models, recurring revenue metrics, pricing optimization and profitability analysis is considered a strong asset.
• Experience working with enterprise data environments, including data warehouses, SQL-based reporting, and analytics platforms, is considered an asset.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable business insights and recommendations.
• Advanced proficiency in financial modeling, reporting, and project management tools.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and drive initiatives to completion.
• Strong business acumen and strategic mindset, with a clear understanding of the financial and operational drivers of business performance.
• Proven ability to build effective cross-functional relationships, influence decision-making, and serve as a trusted business partner to leaders across the organization.
• Strong attention to detail while maintaining a strategic and enterprise-wide perspective.

Base salary of $90,000 - $110,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications.