Senior Finance Analyst - Energy Construction

Kiewit; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit Energy Canada, Calgary, AB, is seeking a Sr. Finance Analyst to lead a team of finance professionals supporting multiple projects, advising operations managers and executives on accounting and financial reporting.

The role emphasizes budgeting, earned value analyses, change orders, cash flow reviews, and proactive risk assessment, with a focus on developing talent and driving continuous improvement across the organization.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of financial/data analysis or public accounting.
• 3+ years in construction industry preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Proven track record of leading a team.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• SAP and PowerBI experience preferred.
• Strong communication and analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and communicate financial results to upper management.
• Train, develop, and grow a team of finance professionals.
• Develop and maintain budget, cost reports, and earned value analyses.
• Assist in tracking project change orders and projections.
• Review cash flows and contract terms for financial risks and opportunities.
• Support project managers with development of procedures.
• Ensure timely client billing and revenue collection.
• Drive continuous improvement and risk benchmarking.

Skills

Financial analysis

Team leadership

Data analysis

Microsoft Excel

SAP

PowerBI

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

PowerBI

Job description

Position Overview

As a Sr. Finance Analyst, you will lead a team of finance professionals. You and your team will support multiple projects in accounting and finance related functions. You’ll serve as a trusted advisor to both operations managers and executive management. The Senior Financial Analyst position requires strong leadership skills, relentless ambition for continuous improvement, and polished technical and soft skills.

District Overview

Kiewit Energy Canada is headquartered in Calgary, Alberta. We are a major industrial contractor that work on projects that involve construction of oil & gas facilities such as oil sands processing, including steam–assisted gravity drainage facilities, upgrading & refining, midstream facilities, power & co-generation, terminal projects (ex. LNG, LPG, etc.), and major mine developments. We also have a Modular Yard facility in Edmonton, Alberta. Our engineering branch is a leading-edge division that offers innovative engineering services for our current projects and new pursuits in Canada. Our design services group are based in Calgary and Houston offering expertise in process, piping, mechanical, electrical, and civil/structural disciplines.

Location

This position will be located in our Calgary, AB office.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and effectively communicate financial results of projects to upper-level management.
• Earn trust, credibility, and buy-in of processes from Operations team to create better cohesion and clear communication within the organization.
• Train, develop, and grow a team of finance professionals.
• Develop and maintain budget and cost reports, earned value analyses, and project profit projections.
• Assist in the tracking of project change orders and development of projections.
• Assist project managers with development of project procedures.
• Drive continuous improvement throughout the organization and is a proponent for positive change.
• Effectively use the right data, reports, and tools for risk analysis and benchmarking.
• Review all project and estimate cash flows, contract terms, and change orders in detail for financial risks and opportunities.
• Understand the needs of the organization and bring in high quality talent.
• Responsible for client billing and revenue collection.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of financial/data analysis or public accounting experience
• 3+ years of proven experience in the Construction Industry preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, and/or an equivalent degree
• Proven track record of successfully developing or managing a team
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Suite required
• SAP and PowerBI experience preferred
• Effective communication (both oral and written), organization, and interpersonal skills. Strong organizational, problem‑solving and analytical

Other Requirements

• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.

Benefits

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top‑tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We believe in equal opportunity in employment practices without discrimination and comply with all laws regarding human rights in the provinces where we operate.