Senior Financial Analyst - Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis

J.D. Irving, Limited; New Brunswick; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian company in New Brunswick seeks a Senior Financial Analyst to report directly to senior management. The successful candidate will analyze financial performance, support budget decisions, and communicate insights effectively to leadership. Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree, 5-7 years of relevant experience, and strong skills in financial analysis and relationship building. Familiarity with financial tools like JD Edwards and Power BI is a plus.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of accounting and/or finance experience.
• Chartered Professional Accounting (CPA) designation preferred.
• Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide analysis and insights to guide company decisions.
• Partner with business leaders to analyze performance and solve problems.
• Present complex information to high-profile audiences.

Skills

Analytical skills

Relationship building

Creative thinking

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's University Degree or higher

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

JD Edwards

TM1

Power BI

Job description

The Senior Financial Analyst will report to the Senior Manager of Corporate FP&A and will work alongside key individuals in the finance function including the VP of FP&A, Corporate Controller and Chief Financial Officer. The ideal candidate will bring a strong accounting and finance background, demonstrated analytical rigor and a keen interest in JDI’s operating businesses. This position is based at our Head Office location in Saint John, New Brunswick.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's University Degree or higher
• 5-7 years of accounting and/or finance experience
• Chartered Professional Accounting (CPA) designation preferred
• Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation considered an asset
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, with a strong aptitude in MS Excel and PowerPoint
• Familiarity with JD Edwards, TM1 and/or Power BI considered an asset
• A creative thinker with an aptitude for analyzing complex problems from multiple perspectives
• Able to derive insights from data that can drive action in the organization
• Capable of establishing strong, trusting relationships with key stakeholders across various functions
• Equipped with a strong understanding of financial statements and accounting principles
• Experienced with financial systems, forecasting and financial modeling

Responsibilities

• Provide analysis and insights which guide company decisions related to funding, budget allocation, capital investments and strategic direction
• Create impact by partnering with business leaders across the enterprise to analyze performance and solve unique problems
• Present complex information in an impactful manner to a high-profile audience
• Leverage best in class forecasting and visualization tools to surface valuable insights
• Drive period review, annual budget and long-term plan processes and prepare related analytics
• Continually track and update analyses for changing forecasts and capital plans
• Play a key role on company-specific initiatives and analysis in coordination with business leads
• Monitor and report on industry / market data relevant to finance team and business management