Sr Financial Analyst / Canada

Sr Financial Analyst             

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 Senior Financial Analyst a 12 month contract in Calgary, AB. The shift is Monday to Friday 8 hours per day.

CANDIDATE VALUE PROPOSITION:

Reporting to the Manager of Finance & Accounting, Canadian Products Marketing, this position will perform business analytical and consolidated financial reporting functions, contribute to business unit initiatives, and function as liaison on corporate processes with a variety of groups

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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

MUST HAVE QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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

NICE TO HAVE QUALIFICATIONS:

• CMA, CPA, or CFA Designations would be an asset

DESIRED ATTRIBUTES:

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills