DescriptionReporting to the Operations Finance Manager for Seaspan Vancouver Shipyards, the Financial Analyst II plays an integral role in the ongoing development of cost analysis, reporting, metrics tracking, and periodic forecasting for Seaspan Vancouver Shipyards. You will be responsible for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting financial data to provide insights and recommendations to management for informed decision-making, while helping drive standardization and performance across the organization. This role will interact regularly with individuals and management of the various supported groups.
Note: This is a 9-month limited term employment with eligible benefits and 3 weeks’ pro-rated vacation. This position qualifies for an optional hybrid work schedule after 90 days of onsite work and onboarding. Employee will be subject to the terms of the Flexible Work Policy Agreement.
What you’ll do:
- Performs analysis, reporting, budgeting and forecasting services.
- Assists with annual budgeting process and quarterly forecasts for both operational overhead as well as chargeable project hours
- Runs weekly labour reports, providing analytical commentary.
- Supports ad hoc analysis and modelling for business case development, as assigned.
- Performs cost analysis to settle areas of possible inefficiency and communicates those to operational management to resolve root cause and/or corrective action.
- Supports divisions and financial services teams in the development and reporting of operational and financial metrics to support divisional decision making.
- Strategic and cost management projects, as assigned by the Ops Finance Manager.
- Assist in the preparation of financial reports, including labour report and finance statements,
- Conduct variance analysis to identify key drivers of financial performance and to assess budgetary and forecast compliance.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather relevant data and to ensure alignment with financial objectives.
- Adheres to established processes and offers insights into improvements for greater standardization and efficiency
- Performs additional ad hoc analyses and other duties as assigned
What you’ll bring
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics or Finance
- Working towards CPA designation
- Minimum of 3-5 years of accounting and financial analysis experience, or an equivalent combination of post-graduate education and experience
- Knowledge and experience in Canadian ASPE GAAP and related financial reporting requirements
- Ability to work well under pressure, be a problem solver, a