Strategic Finance Analyst

South Bow Canada Services; Calgary; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in Calgary is seeking a highly analytical Financial Analyst to support corporate planning and evaluation functions. The successful candidate will develop financial models, analyze operational data, and prepare executive-level presentations. Candidates should have at least 4 years of experience in corporate finance or a related field and possess excellent communication skills. This role promises a dynamic work environment offering diverse challenges in the energy sector.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in corporate finance, financial planning and analysis, or investment banking.
• Proven ability to build complex, dynamic financial models in Excel or similar tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop sophisticated financial models to forecast the company's financial performance.
• Contribute to strategic planning and performance evaluation.
• Analyze financial and operational data for decision-making.

Skills

Financial modeling

Data analysis

Financial analysis

Communication

Problem-solving

Data visualization

Forecasting

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field

Progression towards CFA, CBV, and/or CPA designation(s)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerBI

Cognos

Hyperion

Microsoft Access

Job description

At South Bow, we do one thing and do it well: safely moving oil between some of the world's most critical infrastructure. We are building a high-performing team with versatile thinkers who thrive on solving big challenges. If you're ready for a position where your skills are highly valued and your work is incredibly important, we want to meet you. Bring your talents to a new, streamlined energy company dedicated to operational, commercial, and safety excellence as we pursue our critical purpose of delivering the energy people need.

The Opportunity

Our corporate finance team is seeking a highly analytical and strategic analyst for our Corporate Planning and Evaluation function, reporting to the VP of Corporate Finance and Commercial Marketing. This individual will support functions including Corporate Planning, Corporate & Business Development, Treasury, Finance, and Risk.

The successful candidate will contribute to strategic planning, performance evaluation, and decision-making processes by analyzing financial and operational data, developing financial models, and preparing executive-level presentations. Other duties include researching, tracking, and analyzing key capital markets, industry, and business metrics in Canada and the U.S., as well as industry competitors.

What you'll do

• Develop sophisticated financial models to forecast the company's financial performance.
• Contribute to the corporate model and financial plan, driving decision-making through sound modeling, data analysis, research, and business judgment.
• Understand key drivers of variance in performance and report these variances to leadership with recommendations for improvements.
• Conduct scenario analysis to understand opportunities and risks to South Bow's financial plan, considering macroeconomic factors.
• Translate complex financial data into clear visualizations and narratives to communicate findings to executive leadership.
• Analyze the impact of different business strategies, acquisitions, capital investments, and initiatives through scenario and sensitivity analysis.
• Partner with subject matter experts to gather data, understand business drivers, and incorporate assumptions into financial models.
• Collaborate with accounting, treasury, and other finance teams to ensure data and model accuracy.
• Stay current on industry trends and best practices in financial modeling and tools.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field.
• Progression towards CFA, CBV, and/or CPA designation(s) preferred.
• At least 4 years of experience in corporate finance, financial planning and analysis, or investment banking.
• Proven ability to build complex, dynamic financial models in Excel or similar tools.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data into insights.
• Strong communication and presentation skills for conveying financial information effectively.
• Proficient in data visualization tools such as PowerBI
• Advanced skills in financial analysis, forecasting, and scenario/sensitivity modeling.
• Experience with financial reporting systems and ERP software.

This position requires candidates to:

• Pass pre-employment screenings, including credit and criminal background checks.

About our business

South Bow's existing pipeline infrastructure connects Alberta crude oil supplies to U.S. refining markets. We are committed to meeting North American energy needs today while advancing our Liquids Pipelines System for future demands. Our goal is to connect Canadian and U.S. crude oil supplies to key markets, leveraging existing assets and seeking new opportunities.

South Bow is an equal opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program supervised by the U.S. government.

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Thank you for considering a career with South Bow.

• Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be offered a position at a more appropriate level.
• Applicants must have legal authorization to work in the country without restrictions.
• All positions require background screening; some may require criminal and/or credit checks.
• South Bow is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request.

Required Experience :

Key Skills

Cognos, Forecasting, Hyperion, Microsoft Access, Pivot tables, Accounting, Analysis Skills, Microsoft Excel, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Budgeting, Financial Planning

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : 4+ years

Vacancy : 1