Financial Analyst, Operational Reporting

About Burgundy Diamond Mines

Burgundy Diamond Mines is a premier global diamond company that proudly produces and delivers ethically sourced diamonds from mine to market. Tracing diamonds end-to-end from its world-renowned Ekati Diamond Mine in Canada’s Northwest Territories, right through to retail diamond sales, creates unquestionable diamond origin and traceability.

Founded in Perth, Western Australia, Burgundy has established itself in the market through its innovative strategy and unique vertically integrated business model, focused on capturing margins along the full value chain of the diamond market. Burgundy is part of CanadaMark™, a program that assures manufacturers, retailers and customers, that Burgundy Diamonds are sustainably produced and support ethical investment in Canadian Northern Indigenous communities.

Burgundy has an office in Calgary, Canada and a diamond sales office in Antwerp, Belgium.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Supervisor, Operational Reporting and working out of the Calgary Corporate Office on hybrid schedule, with Tuesday - Thursday in office and Monday / Friday with the option to work from home, the Financial Analyst will be responsible for financial analysis for the operational functions and month end close. As well as providing support to departments and lead forecasting and the annual budget / 5 year plan for site departments allocated to the role. Occasional travel to the Ekati mine site may be required. 

Job Duties/Responsibilities

•    Prepare for monthly departmental cost review meetings, including detailed cost variance analysis;
•    Maintain costing in SAP for the month end close, including preparing journal entries for cost       allocations, accruals, prepaid entries, down payments, etc.;
•    Prepare accounting entries or memos for complex accounting issues if required;
•    Support departments in preparing budgets and forecasts including presentations and training on   financial topics;
•    Work with assigned area managers to record and monitor their cost and spending;
•    Support other team members as needed;
•    Prepare period-end internal controls and reconciliations over financial reporting;
•    ADHOC projects as required.

Education/Experience

•    Bachelor’s degree with focus on accounting/business/finance;
•    Professional designation, (CPA, CA, CMA, CGA) with 3+ years of relevant experience; 
•    Experience in preparing budgets, forecasts and analyses; 
•    Experience with SAP is preferred;
•    Display critical thinking and the ability to analyze complex situations and demonstrated ability to work   independently with minimum guidance;
•    Motivated, proactive and timeline driven team player;
•    Ability to handle multiple deadlines and a high-pressure environment.

What we Offer

At Burgundy Diamond Mines, we believe people are our most important asset. This is why we are fully committed to the health, safety and well-being of our employees. We believe in establishing strong lasting and respectful relationships with the people and communities with whom we work. 
We are dedicated to developing our workforce and to creating an environment where people can learn, grow and take on new responsibilities. We build capacity within our workforce by offering leadership training, apprenticeship positions and adult education initiatives.

Burgundy Diamond Mines offers a competitive salary, performance bonus and total compensation package, including company paid extended health, dental and vision care, an Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP), employer matched pension, generous paid vacation and personal days, as well as a Dependent Scholarship Program and employee discounts. On site we provide accommodations and meals, a fully equipped gym and recreation facilities.

Additional Information

The Company provides travel to and from the Ekati mine site out of Calgary, Yellowknife, and other northern fly points.  Preference will be given to qualified applicants from our Impact Benefit Agreement (IBA) Groups. Members should clearly identify their IBA status on the online job application and resume, to receive priority consideration.

You must be legally eligible to work for a Canadian company (e.g., be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident of Canada, or possess a valid work permit), without visa support or sponsorship, and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire.

Visit https://burgundydiamonds.com/careers/ to apply and to learn more about our operations.

 
Closing Date: This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.