Operations Financial Analyst

Position Overview

The Operations Financial Analyst provides data and financial analysis required to Operations to support operational decisions. 

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cost accounting activities for assigned operational groups, ensuring alignment with corporate financial policies and guidelines.


• Partner with business leaders to develop, analyze, and manage operational and capital budgets, using data-driven insights to support decision-making.


• Monitor financial performance and deliver regular variance analysis, providing actionable recommendations to improve results.


• Prepare and present financial reports, forecasts, and business insights to support strategic planning and operational effectiveness.


• Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data, including work orders, job costing, and journal entries.


• Support cross-functional teams by providing guidance on financial processes, reporting, and systems.


• Conduct financial analysis and special projects, including regulatory and ad-hoc reporting, to support business initiatives.


• Identify opportunities to enhance financial processes, reporting, and systems, and contribute to continuous improvement efforts.


• Maintain and analyze financial data and metrics, translating complex information into clear, meaningful insights.


• Provide general operational support as needed, including collaboration across purchasing, fleet, and facilities functions.

Requirements

• Education: completion of Diploma in Accounting, Finance or a related field from an accredited post-secondary institution. 


• Experience: three (3) years directly related relevant experience.


• Strong organizational, oral and written communication and presentation skills.


• Ability to work effectively both independently and in teams.


• Strong knowledge of statistical analysis, cost benefit analysis and related analytical techniques.


• Strong knowledge of computer systems operations, environment and peripherals and various applications software in use in the department (SAP, SharePoint, BW Reports, BI and suite of MS Office products).