Financial Analyst
Role Overview
Analyze financial and operational results and develop reporting that improves management visibility into business performance.
Support financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, performance measurement, and management decision-making.
Key Skills for This Role
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Role purpose
Analyze financial and operational results and develop reporting that improves management visibility into business performance.
Support financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, performance measurement, and management decision-making.
Primary duties
- Analyze monthly results against budget, prior year, forecasts, and historical trends; investigate unusual results, identify errors and performance drivers, and explain significant variances.
- Prepare management reporting packages, financial and operational metrics, and performance dashboards.
- Develop and maintain financial models, Power BI dashboards, and reporting tools.
- Assist with annual budgets, forecasts, scenario analysis, and long-term financial planning.
- Prepare ad hoc financial and operational analyses for management decisions.
- Participate in month-end close and reporting, including financial statements, selected journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules as required.
- Assist with year-end audit preparation and auditor requests.
- Complete other related responsibilities and projects as assigned.
Knowledge and capabilities
- Strong understanding of financial accounting and ASPE.
- Analyze results, investigate variances, identify issues, and translate financial data into decision-ready information.
- Advanced Excel skills, including financial modeling and repeatable reporting tools.
- Experience developing Power BI reports and dashboards.
- Independently identify problems, investigate causes, and recommend solutions.
- Organize and prioritize competing responsibilities and meet strict deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication; strong attention to detail, accuracy, and confidentiality.
- Model the company’s stated values, including motivation, adaptability, thoughtful decisions, honesty, reliability, ownership, and commitment to positive experiences.
Experience and education
- CPA designation is required or must be near completion.
- At least five years of relevant experience in financial accounting or financial analysis.
- Distribution industry experience is considered an asset.
Working conditions
- The position involves prolonged periods working at a computer and using a keyboard and mouse.
Company and posting
NEXT Supply describes its culture as respectful, collaborative, hardworking, dynamic, inclusive, and focused on innovation, integrity, and entrepreneurial spirit.
The posting is for one currently available position.
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