Jr. Financial Analyst

Location

Calgary - 4906 Richard Road SW

Business

At Brookfield Residential, a leading North American land developer and homebuilder for over 65 years, we have had one goal in mind – creating the best places to call home. From the development of award-winning, master-planned communities to the creation of well-designed homes, we are committed to cultivating exceptional life experiences for our customers, partners, employees, and members of the community.

As part of Brookfield - one of the largest alternative asset managers in the world - we harness our resources to bring a fresh approach, unparalleled creativity, relentless innovation, and sound Sustainability practices to the planning, development, and management of buildings everywhere. From offices, retail spaces, and logistics facilities to multifamily residences, hospitality establishments, and mixed-use structures - we are reimagining real estate from the ground up.

If you're ready to be a part of our team, we encourage you to apply.

Overview

Job Description

The Junior Financial Analyst, Reporting & Forecasting (Vena) is responsible for supporting the Finance & Planning function for Alberta Homes. This is done through preparing and consolidating monthly unit continuity for Alberta Homes (sales, starts, closings, lot purchases) and updating financial guidance and Business Plan actuals and forecast. The role will also be responsible for updating budgets in the Financial Forecasting software, Vena, and preparing quarterly asset reporting and analysis for management. In addition, the Analyst will perform ad hoc analysis of financial data with the goal of improving business outcomes and financial returns.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with forecasting and guidance processes for Homes, at the consolidated Calgary, Edmonton & Alberta levels.
• Maintenance of housing proformas within our financial forecasting Software, Vena (sales, starts, closings, lot purchases, etc.) for actuals and forecast alongside operations to ensure the accuracy of the forecast for these numbers.
• Attending and eventually running meetings with operational staff to gather inputs needed for financial guidance, quarterly reporting and business planning processes.
• Support ongoing data management within financial systems such as BRP Insights, Vena & Rook.
• Assist with monthly guidance as required for Alberta including preparing, consolidating and reviewing forecast financial statements.
• Work with operations to ensure accuracy of lot zero budgets and rates for Alberta, including calculating and maintaining rates and budgets.
• Oversee with the preparation of all monthly / quarterly reporting. (Alberta)
• AI driven process improvement initiatives for financial analysis and forecasting as well as systems utilization.
• Work alongside the Communities team to forecast Alberta Homes lot purchases and lot cashflows.
• Assist with the preparation of the Alberta Homes Business Plan, at the Calgary & Edmonton City levels & consolidated Alberta level.
• Work directly with Ops teams to obtain all inputs required for Alberta Homes Business Plan including units and budgets.
• Updating housing proformas for project life BP inputs.
• Roll forward of templates for the Business Plan process.
• Coordinate with Calgary & Edmonton City consolidated divisional and asset reporting, as well as BRPI reporting. (City Level & Alberta)
• Support with valuation/EVA & impairment analysis.
• Preparing schedules and compiling data for various presentations and management review.
• Aid in the preparation and presentation of ad hoc, quarterly, and Business Plan reports from Vena data.
• Quarterly asset level Gross Margin reports and project comparison tables utilizing advanced excel.
• Data extraction for asset level budget analysis.
• Quarterly actual results analysis.
• Ensuring accurate actuals are inputted in various templates and reporting tools.
• Financial analysis on various operations related projects.
• Support Operational, Financial, and System Oriented teams to complete additional projects as necessary when they arise.
• Identify and implement process improvements as applicable.
  
  

What You'll Bring

• An undergraduate degree in Commerce, Real Estate, Accounting/Finance. (or equivalent mix of education and experience)
• 1+ years of progressively responsible related experience for a major or medium-sized company.
• Demonstrated exposure to AI-enabled tools and a strong willingness to learn and adopt emerging technologies to improve efficiency, analysis, and decision-making
• Able to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Exemplary task and time management skills
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with strong time management and accuracy skills, proficiency in Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint, and intermediate to advanced proficiency in Excel.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to proactively identify risks/issues and recommend solutions.
• Proficiency in planning, analysis, budgeting, forecasting and building, and managing financial data.
  
  

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and total rewards package.
• Excellent extended medical, dental, and vision benefits beginning day 1.
• RRSP program, contributions begin on day 1.
• Career development programs.
• Paid Volunteer Hours.
• Paid parental leave.
• Family planning assistance, including IVF, surrogacy and adoption options.
• Wellness and mental health resources.
• Pet insurance offering.
• A culture based on our values of Passion, Integrity, Community!.
  
  

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an extensive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

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We are proud to create a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are grateful for your interest in this position, however, only candidates selected for pre-screening will be contacted.