Senior Financial Analyst

Svante; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness centre access

Comprehensive benefits

Retirement savings plan

Restricted Stock Units

Job summary

Svante is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join our FP&A and Corporate Development teams in Burnaby, BC. You will drive budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and reporting, partnering with leaders across functions to translate data into actionable business insights.

You have 5–8 years of corporate FP&A experience, advanced Excel, and hands-on CPM tools experience (TM1, Cognos, Adaptive Insights, or Vena). Based in the Greater Vancouver Area, you will work from the office as needed.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of progressive experience within a Corporate FP&A or similar function
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Finance, or a quantitative discipline
• Advanced Excel skills and experience building complex financial models
• Experience with CPM tools such as TM1, Cognos, Adaptive Insights, or Vena
• Experience with Power BI or equivalent analytics platforms for KPI/operational reports

Responsibilities

• Drive budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and variance analysis processes
• Develop and maintain financial models, forecasts, and dashboards for management review
• Provide actionable insights to support strategic and operational decisions
• Collaborate with Finance, Operations, IT, and other functions to improve data ecosystem and reporting
• Identify opportunities to automate and improve financial reporting and planning processes

Skills

Advanced Excel

Power BI

Financial modeling

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Finance, or quantitative discipline

Tools

TM1/Cognos

Adaptive Insights

Vena

Power Query

DAX

Job description

Location: 8800 Glenlyon Pkwy, Burnaby, British Columbia

Career Level: Corporate 3 (C3)

Who are we?

Svante is a rapidly growing clean energy technology company making commercial-scale carbon capture and removal a reality and enabling global industries to play offense in the fight against climate change that will accelerate the global transition to a lower-carbon economy.

The growing success of our company is owed to our commitment to our people, our emphasis on our values, and our innovative technology. Passion is put into what we do every day.

Purpose of the Role:

As the Senior Financial Analyst, you will play a key role within Svante’s FP&A and Corporate Development teams, supporting the organization’s strategic goals through accurate financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and business performance reporting.

You will partner closely with business leaders and cross-functional teams to develop financial forecasts, analyze business performance, maintain and improve financial models, and provide actionable insights that support strategic and operational decision-making. You will also contribute to the continuous improvement and automation of Svante’s reporting, data, budgeting, and financial planning systems.

This position is ideal for a finance professional who combines strong financial analysis capabilities with technical and data expertise and is comfortable working across Finance, Operations, Information Technology, and other business functions in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• You have 5-8 years of progressive experience within a Corporate FP&A, Finance Business Partner, or similar financial analysis function, along with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Finance, or a quantitative discipline such as Engineering, Mathematics, or Statistics.
• You have strong knowledge of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and finance and accounting principles, with the ability to connect business strategy to underlying financial drivers.
• You have advanced Excel skills and experience building, analyzing, and auditing complex financial models, along with experience using Corporate Performance Management (CPM) tools such as TM1/Cognos, Adaptive Insights, or Vena.
• You have experience with Power BI or equivalent analytics platforms to develop financial, KPI, and operational reports and dashboards; knowledge of DAX, Power Query, relational databases, and data warehousing is considered an asset.
• You have strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, organizational, and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and collaborate effectively with stakeholders across different functions and levels. You must be based in the Greater Vancouver Area and be able to work from the office based on FP&A team needs.

What Success Looks Like in This Role:

• You will contribute to and take ownership of key components of Svante’s financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial information.
• You will develop and maintain financial models, forecasts, management reports, dashboards, and business review materials that support strategic and operational decision-making.
• You will analyze financial and operational KPIs to identify business trends, performance drivers, risks, and opportunities, translating complex data into clear and actionable insights for Finance, Operations, and senior leadership.
• You will collaborate with Finance, Operations, and Information Technology teams to improve Svante’s centralized data ecosystem, financial planning tools, reporting processes, and Corporate Performance Management platform.
• You will identify opportunities to automate and continuously improve financial reporting, planning, modelling, and data processes, while supporting Corporate Development initiatives through financial analysis, modelling, and business case development as required.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Svante is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This Equal Employment Opportunity policy applies to all practices relating to recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, discipline, transfer, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment. All Svante employees share in the responsibility for assuring that, by our personal actions, the policies are effective. Accommodations will be provided as requested by candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Pay Equity Statement

Svante believes in pay equity, fairness and transparency, and so we include a salary range within the job posting. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location.

The actual salary offered to the final candidate is based on the salary range shown, and will vary depending on the candidate’s relative experience, qualifications, and anticipated level of performance. We assess all candidates individually and strive to offer competitive and equitable compensation packages.

Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards that recognize employees for their performance and contributions. In addition to Base Pay, Svante provides comprehensive benefits to employees such as Restricted Share Units, Extended Health and Dental Plan, Retirement Saving Plan, free access to a Fitness Centre and more!