Analyst, Finance

Canfor•Cranbrook, BC

9d•Onsite

About The Position

You are an analytical, determined, self-actualized problem solver. You understand that sound business decisions are based on concrete data and you pride yourself on your ability to disseminate and synthesize data in a way that leads the business in a clear direction. If you found yourself nodding your head in agreement just now, this Analyst, Finance – Wood Products Canada role at our Cranbrook Office might just be your calling. In this role you’ll be responsible for accounting, forecasting and reporting duties to turn data into decisions that achieve business objectives. You will also provide support to key decision makers in both Operations and Finance through financial analysis and modeling. This role requires a curious mindset to discover new ways to enhance analytics and a growth mindset to drive the process improvement. This role will partner with other functions and leverage analytical tools to enable strong, data driven decisions across the business. Data storytelling will be central, as the Analyst effectively communicates business performance & trends to Wood Products Canada leadership.

Requirements

3-5 years of experience in a financial accountant/analyst role, preferably within the forest products industry or a related operations / manufacturing environment.
Completion of post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, Business Analytics, Business Administration/Commerce, or similar.
Experience working with ERP systems and BI tools; experience with JDE and other oracle systems is an asset
Experience working with medium to large sized companies.
Ability to multi-task and drive multiple initiatives forward;
Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills;
Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills;
Strong computer skills including MS Excel, ERP systems, and Business Intelligence tools such as Power BI and Power Apps;
Detail oriented, analytical, highly motivated, a self-starter;
Ability to utilize tools and systems to find, extract and analyze required data;
Ability to adapt to changes in current policies and processes due to new guidelines;
Early adopter, and eager to experiment with new technology to drive process improvement

Nice To Haves

Accounting designation (CPA) highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Analyzing data from ERP systems (e.g., JD Edwards) to support reporting and decision-making
Preparing financial dashboards and benchmarking against budgets, forecasts and any external sources
Performing ad hoc analyses to support pricing logic, mill performance, and operational decisions
Identifying opportunities to improve processes, enhance reporting quality, and develop new financial insights
Provide ongoing FP&A support including preparation of monthly reports, quarterly forecasts and ad-hoc analysis.
Participate in Canfor’s Data Analytics Community and take the lead for the Operations Accounting team in developing data-driven and user-friendly solutions including creation of financial models and Power BI dashboards.
Support in ensuring the timely and accurate monthly close and consolidation of Canfor and in the preparation of select monthly journal entries.
Analyze requests for data and determine the best method to locate, assemble and report data from the ERP system (JD Edwards).
Identify opportunities to add value to the business either in terms of streamlining processes, improving the quality of information presented to senior management or preparation of new analysis.
Work on a range of ad-hoc consolidated-level finance projects.