Senior Financial Analyst

GFL Environmental Inc.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP matching

Health benefits

Training opportunities

Job summary

GFL Environmental Services is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to provide direct support to the Controller and work closely with finance and operational teams. The role emphasizes strong analytics, detailed financial transactions, and opportunities for process improvement in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has a CPA designation with 3–5 years post-designation experience, and knowledge of the waste industry is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Finance or Accounting; CPA designation with 3–5 years post-designation experience.
• Waste Industry experience is an asset.
• Experience with Microsoft Suite, Workday, and Google Workspace preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Coordinate posting and reconciliation of intercompany transactions.
• Ensure transactions align with policy and procedures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on division billing and accounts payable needs.
• Assist District and Operations Managers with capital requests, budgets, and forecasts.
• Prepare and finalize financial reports and KPIs for month/quarter ends.
• Provide monthly variance analysis against head office deadlines.
• Lead and support project delivery within the team.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Analytical skills

Team leadership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

CPA designation

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Workday

Google Workspace

Job description

Summary

Providing direct support to the Controller, the Senior Financial Analyst will work closely with finance and operational personnel at GFL Environmental Services. As an experienced Financial Analyst, you enjoy working in a fast-paced, growth environment. Possessing strong analytics, you are comfortable working through various finance functions within an organization and have a keen ability to spot and work through opportunities for improvement.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Preparation of journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Coordinate posting and reconciliation of intercompany transactions.
• Ensure transactions are in accordance with company policy and procedures.
• Work with cross functional teams on division specific billing and accounts payable requirements.
• Work with District and Operations Managers to complete the capital requests, budgets, and forecasts for the Region.
• Prepare and finalize financial reporting deliverables and KPIs for month and quarter end.
• Provide variance analysis of results on a monthly basis in accordance with head office deadlines.
• Lead and support the team through delivery of assigned projects.
• Other duties as required.

Education, Qualifications And Experience

• A degree in Finance or Accounting, must possess a CPA designation with 3-5 years of post-designation experience
• Waste Industry experience is an asset
• Preferential experience includes Microsoft Suite, Workday, and Google Workspace.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Strong attention to detail, and ability to flow through financial transactions.
• Able to support closure on a tight schedule and provide timely analysis of results.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to effectively present to a variety of audiences.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Proven experience in leading teams.

GFL Benefits

• Competitive wages.
• RRSP company matching program
• Industry leading health, dental, vision and mental health benefits.
• Paid training and development opportunities.
• A supportive work environment that fosters professional growth and development.

GFL is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.