Senior Financial Analyst

Coulson Ice Blast; Port Alberni; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Coulson Ice Blast seeks a Senior Financial Analyst in Port Alberni, BC. This role involves budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting, requiring strong analytical skills and a deep understanding of finance. Successful candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience in a similar role.

Benefits

Company paid extended health benefits

Company matching pension plan

Qualifications

• 5+ years relevant experience, including 2 years as Senior Analyst.
• Experience in forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis.
• Detail-oriented with strong business sense.

Responsibilities

• Conduct financial modeling and data mining using Excel.
• Assist in cash management and budget preparation.
• Provide insightful financial reporting to senior leadership.

Skills

Analytical skills

Quantitative skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

MS Outlook

Job description

The Coulson Group of Companies has been in business for 63 years. The company was founded in 1960 in Port Alberni, BC, and has evolved from what was once a small logging company into a large conglomerate of companies working in a variety of industries, including aviation, manufacturing, dining, and gaming.

This position will support all of Coulson Group of Companies, which includes Coulson Aircrane, Coulson Aviation USA, Coulson Aviation Australia, and Rim Rock Casino.

The Senior Financial Analyst will work on a variety of financial activities including budgeting, forecasting, building financial models, assisting with financial planning, performing research and analysis, preparing reports, and assisting with close processes.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

We are seeking a Senior Financial Analyst with strong finance and accounting skills coupled with sound business judgment and effective communication to all levels of the organization. Strong quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills are essential to this role.

This position is based in Port Alberni, BC Canada. Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Financial modeling, data mining, and presentation support using tools such as Excel
• Assist in the short/long term cash management of the business including analyzing operational and project cash flow forecasts to ensure the business has an accurate understanding of expected cash flows and cash balances
• Participate in the annual preparation of the budget and periodic refresh forecasts
• Help develop budget process and prepare budgets for review by management
• Assist in the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting process, including the preparation of annual corporate Financial Statements in accordance with ASPE
• Provide insightful financial reporting and appropriate commentary to senior leadership on monthly and quarterly basis
• Participate in projects that drive efficiency or quality, including leading and executing entire smaller projects or components of large projects from start to finish
• Develop operational and financial metrics, and analyze metrics in order to help the company achieve goals
• Develop strong understanding of Balance Sheet elements and ensure that provisions are made in compliance with current Company’s policy
• Recommend how to improve productivity of current processes using automation
• Collaborate across various Finance and non-Finance functions effectively
• Assist with the external audit process
• Provides back up for other members of the Finance team
• Performs other relevant duties as assigned

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business and/or similar discipline with analytical bias
• 5+ years relevant experience in positions that require analysis and reporting financial results, at least 2 of these years should be as Senior Analyst or similar, with experience in external audits, preparation and review of month-end close reports and account reconciliations
• Highly analytical, detail oriented and strong business sense; proven ability to manage new ideas
• Demonstrated ability to build and manage new financial models
• Experience delivering forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis, and interpretation of results
• Ability to manage tight deadlines, prioritize workload and achieve effective results in a fast-paced, dynamic, ever-growing and often ambiguous environment
• Demonstrated effective communication and presentation skills working with multiple peer groups and senior levels of management
• Advanced proficiency with MS Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Aviation experience is a strong asset

Compensation:

• $75,000 - $85,000 depending on experience
• Company paid extended health benefits
• Company matching pension plan

About the company

Family owned and operated, The Coulson Group of companies began in 1960 with forestry, expanded into aviation in 1985, then lumber manufacturing in 1989. The Coulson Group of Companies was chosen as Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year in 2004.

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