Financial Analyst (Contract)
- Regina, SK, Canada
Full-time
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Original job description
Working with ISM will work wonders for your career!
The Financial Analyst (Contract) position will report to the Manager, Financial Business Solutions. The ideal candidate will be organized, analytical, and have specific knowledge of accounting policies and principles. You must be an excellent communicator who is able to understand and apply complex processes, with demonstrated attention to detail and advanced Excel skills.
NOTE: the preferred work location for this position is Regina, SK; however, the work location may be considered in Alberta, Manitoba or Ontario, and will also be dependent on the location of the successful candidate.
Responsibilities:
Duties of the Financial Analyst (Contract) position include, but are not limited to:
- Analyze financial data, trends, and performance metrics.
- Prepare financial reports, forecasts, and variance analysis.
- Provide insights on cost reduction and revenue optimization.
- Prepare applicable Journal Entries
- Assist in developing budgets and financial projections.
- Monitor financial performance against budgets.
- Recommend adjustments based on financial trends.
- Develop financial models to assess business scenarios.
- Use Excel and SAP financial software for data analysis.
- Identify key drivers of financial performance.
- Support management with data-driven decision-making.
- Provide recommendations for investment and risk mitigation.
- Ensure adherence to financial regulations and company policies.
- Assist in internal audits and risk assessments.
- Identify financial risks and propose mitigation strategies.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration/Commerce, majoring in Finance or Accounting
- Knowledge of accounting principles and practices and regulations with demonstrated analytical analysis in financial statements
- Strong Microsoft Office Suite skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
- Minimum two (2) years of practical training and work experience.
- Pursuing CPA designation would be an asset
- Knowledge and experience with Audit standards and working with auditors considered an asset.
- High level of problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work under tight deadlines.
- Ability to enhance and automate processes where required.
- Strong communication skills to communicate clear, concise and informative reports and messages, to accurately exchange data and information with peers and managers.
- Ability to lead meetings
- Ability to prioritize tasks (high volumes and demanding turn-around times)
- Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team
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Responsibilities
Analyze financial data and performance, prepare reports, forecasts, budgets, projections, and journal entries, and develop financial models using Excel and SAP. Advise management on cost and revenue opportunities, financial risks, investment decisions, and budget adjustments while supporting compliance, audits, and data-driven decision-making.
Requirements
A bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Commerce, majoring in Finance or Accounting, and at least two years of practical training and work experience are required. Candidates should have accounting and financial statement analysis knowledge, strong Microsoft Office and Excel skills, and the ability to communicate effectively, solve problems, meet deadlines, prioritize work, and work independently or collaboratively; pursuing a CPA designation and audit experience are assets.
Skills
- Financial Analysis
- Financial Reporting
- Forecasting
- Variance Analysis
- Budgeting
- Financial Modeling
- Advanced Excel
- SAP
- Accounting Principles
- Financial Statement Analysis
- Risk Assessment
- Internal Auditing
- Process Automation
- Problem-Solving
- Communication
- Prioritization
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Categories
- Finance & Accounting
- Data & Analytics
Keywords
- Financial Analysis
- Financial Reporting
- Financial Forecasting
- Variance Analysis
- Cost Reduction
- Revenue Optimization
- Journal Entries
- Budgeting
- Financial Projections
- Financial Modeling
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- SAP
- Accounting Principles
- Financial Statements
- CPA
- Audit Standards
- Internal Audits
- Risk Assessment
- Financial Regulations
- Process Automation
- Investment Analysis
- Data-Driven Decision-Making