Finance Analyst

Requisition ID: 181162

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: Eastern Canada District

Department: Operational Finance

Market: Transportation

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

As a financial analyst, you'll support various projects in accounting and finance-related functions. You'll serve as a trusted advisor to operations managers and executive leadership. This role requires strong analytical skills, a constant drive for continuous improvement, and well-developed technical and interpersonal skills.

District Overview

The projects in Eastern Canada include highways, bridges, public transit, mining site development and open-pit operations, hydroelectric plants, wind farms, dams, and industrial facilities. They support the construction and mining industries and operate in Eastern Canada.

Location

This role will be in Ottawa supporting the OLRT project

Responsibilities

• Analyze and effectively communicate project financial results to management.
• Build trust, credibility, and buy-in for the operations team's processes to create better cohesion and clear communication within the organization.
• Develop and maintain budget and cost reports as well as earned value analyses.
• Assist in tracking project change orders and developing projections.
• Support the project team in developing project procedures.
• Promote continuous improvement within the organization and be an advocate for positive change.
• Effectively use the right data, reports, and tools for risk analysis and benchmarking.
• Assist with client billing and revenue collection.
• Collaboration: Work with project teams and the finance team to ensure financial accuracy and project success.

Qualifications

• 5 years + of experience in financial/data analysis or public accounting.
• Experience in the construction industry preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or an equivalent qualification.
• Advanced skills in the Microsoft suite required.
• Experience with SAP and PowerBI preferred.
• Strong communication skills (both verbal and written), organization, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and responsibilities.
• Collaborative team player: thrives in dynamic team environments, consistently contributing to collective goals and driving impactful business results. Shows strong ability to learn and adapt to new challenges and opportunities.
• High level of professionalism and standards.

Other Requirements

• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary
• Openings are to fill both existing vacancies and newly created positions

Base Compensation: $85,000/yr - $105,000/yr

(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

We believe in equal opportunity in employment practices without discrimination and comply with all laws regarding human rights in the provinces where we operate.