Financial Analyst / Canada

We are a leading global technical recruitment company providing professional contract and permanent staff to a diverse world-wide client base within the Oil & Gas Industry. Our client is currently seeking a Financial Analyst based in Calgary, Ab.

Duties:

• Perform various monthly/quarterly variance analysis and reporting including: management summary, daily margin analysis, business unit, operational, capital, and ad hoc
• Work with the business to identify and assist in implementation of corrective actions to close variances
• Contribute to strategic planning, investment decisions, budgeting, and forecasting activities for the department
• Ensure timely, accurate, and high-quality information flows smoothly to others
• Provide financial information in support of business KPI's & industry benchmarking efforts
• Prepare project economics/analytics and project post mortems
• Conduct analysis and modeling in support of long range strategic planning and new initiatives
• Constantly review and identify processes to improve both system and reporting efficiencies and effectiveness
• Support the business in identifying and managing operational risk within the scope of Downstream accounting
• Respond to ad hoc requests and participate in ad hoc projects as required

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business/Accounting or equivalent area
• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in business/financial analysis, preferably in the Oil & Gas Industry-Downstream
• Solid knowledge of SAP or ERP financial reporting systems
• Proficient in Microsoft applications including advanced proficiency in Excel capabilities and strong use of PowerPoint
• Strong financial acumen
• Strict attention to detail and accuracy with a demonstrated ability to work independently, multi-task, and meet deadlines
• Self-starter able to perform under broad guidelines on delivery
• Strong analytical, organizational, interpersonal, and team skills
• Ability to apply innovation and initiative to problem-solving and trend analysis