senior financial analyst

EPLS Group of Companies; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm located in Winnipeg is looking for a Senior Financial Analyst to manage financial reporting and budgeting tasks. The role requires a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance and ongoing CPA certification. You will collaborate with various finance teams while leading and mentoring junior analysts. Competitive salary offered at $75,000 annually along with comprehensive benefits including health care and retirement plans.

Benefits

Company events

Dental care

Disability insurance

Extended health care

Life insurance

On‑site parking

RRSP match

Vision care

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in accounting or finance required.
• Actively pursuing CPA designation.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform accurate day‑to‑day accounting transactions.
• Complete month‑end reconciliations and financial reports.
• Prepare detailed daily and monthly reports.

Skills

Accuracy and attention to detail

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Problem-solving ability

Teamwork and independent work

Time management and organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance

Registered in CPA PEP

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Sage 300

Job description

Senior Financial Analyst

Position Summary: Reporting to the Assistant Controller, the Senior Financial Analyst is responsible for undertaking a variety of financial reporting duties including but not limited to financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis. The Senior Financial Analyst is also responsible for exercising a high degree of confidentiality and professionalism, while building relationships and working closely with key roles throughout all levels of the company.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Perform accurate day‑to‑day recording of all accounting transactions.
• Work with the assistant controller to complete month‑end process, including month‑end reconciliations and month‑end reports in a timely manner, including variance analysis.
• Maintain regular communication and initiate discussions as required with regards to accounting matters with our northern offices in Nunavut.
• Prepare and distribute detailed daily and monthly reports.
• Mentor financial analysts where appropriate.
• Assist in preparation of annual budgets and quarterly forecasts.
• Assist in inventory count and prepare related reports.
• Preparation of ad‑hoc analysis and reports to bring value‑added information to the operating companies.
• Continuously enhance process improvement and streamlining of current processes.
• Assistance with automation of processes.
• Other duties as required and assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Actively working towards CPA designation and already registered in CPA PEP.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Must be advanced in computer applications with good level of experience with Microsoft (Excel, Word, etc.).
• Experience with finance programs such as Sage 300.
• Good problem‑solving ability and ability to take initiative to solve problems.
• Able to work as part of a team as well as independently.
• Good time management and organizational skills with the ability to multi‑task.
• Must have a strong work ethic, be reliable with a positive team attitude.

Job Types: Full‑time, Permanent

Pay: $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On‑site parking
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Work Location: In person – Winnipeg, MB