Job Description

Subsidiary: Colas Western Canada Inc.Functional SummaryThe Financial Analyst will be responsible for preparing various internal and external financial reports and analyses. This role will primarily focus on data analysis, financial modeling, trend assessment, risk assessment, and reporting, with additional elements of financial reporting as needed. The Finance Analyst will manage deliverables for bi-annual budget presentations and provide updated forecasts at intervals requested by management.Key Responsibilities

• Data Analysis: Evaluate historical and current financial data to support management in assessing the company's financial condition. Track and analyze financial performance to identify trends and variances.

• Ratio Analysis: Develop or recommend key ratios and KPIs to assist management in variance analysis.

• Presentation: Prepare and present findings to management and stakeholders.

• Supporting Reporting Processes: Assist with various month-end close processes and duties.

• Data Gathering and Consolidation: Aid management in collecting and consolidating relevant data for decision-making, month-end, or budget requirements.

• Accounting Expertise: Develop expertise in other areas of accounting, such as capital assets and IFRS 16 lease accounting.

• Special Financial Reporting: Conduct special financial reporting and business-related analysis as requested.

• Internal Controls and Audits: Assist with internal controls, external financial audits, and other operational audits as required.

• Other tasks assigned by management.

• 1-3 years' experience working in accounting related field.
• University degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business considered an asset.
• CPA designation or working towards considered an asset.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel, Word, Access etc., with main proficiency required in Excel.
• PowerBI, ReportsNow experience considered an asset.
• Familiarity with AI technology or tools considered an asset.
• Strong communication (verbal and written) and presentation skills
• Ability to work with various teams across all levels and functions of the organization
• Time management skills and ability to multi-task with competing priorities
• Demonstrates flexibility and agility to learn and thrive in a dynamic environment
• Experience with accounting software such as JDE.

• Communication Skills
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Time Management
• Adaptability and Flexibility
• Attention to Detail
• Innovative Mindset
• Problem-Solving Skills
• Interpersonal Skills

• Office environment
• Full-time Hours
• High Pressure and Deadlines
• Collaborative Work
• Analytical Tasks
• Dynamic Environment

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