Senior Financial Analyst

Irving Oil; New Brunswick; On-site; CAD 78,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness facility

Onsite nurse

Cafe access

Annual bonus

Pension plan

Parking allowance

Wellness & benefits

Volunteer days

Job summary

Irving Oil is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to support the CFO and Saint John Refinery in driving cost performance and financial insight. You will analyze key cost drivers, lead forecasting, budgeting, and planning; partnering with Technical and Reliability teams to influence decisions and improve outcomes.

You will mentor analysts, deliver accurate reporting, and provide timely recommendations to optimize costs across operations and finance.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or related field; CPA designation preferred.
• Minimum five years progressively responsible experience in finance, accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and review regular financial deliverables for partners and finance leadership.
• Partner with operational stakeholders to improve financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and analysis.
• Provide insightful financial analysis and recommendations to support decisions and performance.
• Coach and develop junior analysts through feedback and guidance.
• Produce and support quarterly reporting deliverables for the Board of Directors.
• Facilitate bi-weekly forecasting processes aligned with business objectives.
• Support execution, monitoring, and financial stewardship of strategic initiatives.
• Perform ad hoc analysis to address emerging business needs.
• Mentor junior and intermediate Financial Analysts.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder relationship building

Communication (verbal & written)

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Excel & PowerPoint proficiency

Education

Post-secondary degree in Business/Finance/Accounting

CPA designation or equivalent

Tools

Cognos/TM1

Job description

As a Senior Financial Analyst, you will play a critical role in supporting the Chief Financial Officer and Refining & Supply Operations by providing financial leadership and insight for the Saint John Refinery's variable cost performance. Partnering closely with the Technical and Reliability teams, you will be responsible for analyzing key cost drivers, delivering accurate financial reporting, and supporting the forecasting, budgeting, and planning processes that drive operational and financial performance. Your goal will be to provide timely, data-driven recommendations that help leaders optimize costs, improve business outcomes, and achieve strategic objectives. Your success will be measured by your ability to influence decision-making through meaningful analysis, strengthen financial processes, and build strong partnerships across operations and finance while providing mentorship to developing analysts.

What We Offer

• Work Environment –Work in our beautiful home office building with access to a fitness facility, onsite nurse, and a café
• Competitive Compensation –Including an annual bonus plan, pension plan, and parking allowance
• Flexible Benefits Plan –In effect from day one and offers three levels of coverage to select from to meet your unique, personal needs
• Paid Vacation –Plus an annualoptiontopurchaseadditionalvacation, too
• Wellness Support –With an annual wellness allowance, paid personal care days and a 24/7 Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Opportunity to give back to some amazing causes in our community –Choose when and where to make an impact with a paid volunteer day, company volunteer opportunities, and a donation matching program

Your Responsibilities

• Lead and review regular financial deliverables for business partners and finance leadership
• Partner with operational stakeholders to improve financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and analytical processes
• Provide insightful financial analysis and recommendations to support business decisions and performance improvement initiatives
• Review work prepared by team members and provide coaching and constructive feedback to support development
• Produce and support quarterly reporting deliverables for the Board of Directors
• Facilitate and review the bi-weekly forecasting process, ensuring accuracy and alignment with business objectives
• Support the execution, monitoring, and financial stewardship of strategic business initiatives
• Perform ad hoc financial analysis and reporting to address emerging business needs
• Provide informal leadership, guidance, and mentorship to Junior and Intermediate Financial Analysts

Your Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex financial information
• Ability to build effective working relationships and partner successfully with operational teams and senior leaders
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present financial information clearly to diverse audiences
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and time management skills in a fast-paced environment
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint

Your Experience

• Post-secondary education in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline, supplemented by a CPA designation or equivalent professional accounting credential
• Minimum of five years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting
• Experience with financial systems such as Cognos/TM1, combined with a strong understanding of financial planning, reporting, and business processes, is considered an asset

The expected annual salary range for this position is $78,048 - $132,681. Placement within the range will be based on relevant experience, qualifications and skills.

Irving Oil is committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive work environment. We thrive on the good energy that’s created when our people from different backgrounds, identities, cultures and experiences share their unique perspectives. Diversity is key to our success and inclusion is everyone’s responsibility.