Finance Analyst

Kiewit • Ottawa, ON

59d • CA$85,000 - CA$105,000 • Onsite

About The Position

As a financial analyst, you'll support various projects in accounting and finance-related functions. You'll serve as a trusted advisor to operations managers and executive leadership. This role requires strong analytical skills, a constant drive for continuous improvement, and well-developed technical and interpersonal skills. The projects in Eastern Canada include highways, bridges, public transit, mining site development and open-pit operations, hydroelectric plants, wind farms, dams, and industrial facilities. They support the construction and mining industries and operate in Eastern Canada. This role will be in Ottawa supporting the OLRT project.

Requirements

• 5 years + of experience in financial/data analysis or public accounting.
• Experience in the construction industry preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or an equivalent qualification.
• Advanced skills in the Microsoft suite required.
• Experience with SAP and PowerBI preferred.
• Strong communication skills (both verbal and written), organization, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and responsibilities.
• Collaborative team player: thrives in dynamic team environments, consistently contributing to collective goals and driving impactful business results. Shows strong ability to learn and adapt to new challenges and opportunities.
• High level of professionalism and standards.
• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary
• Openings are to fill both existing vacancies and newly created positions

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the construction industry preferred.
• Experience with SAP and PowerBI preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and effectively communicate project financial results to management.
• Build trust, credibility, and buy-in for the operations team's processes to create better cohesion and clear communication within the organization.
• Develop and maintain budget and cost reports as well as earned value analyses.
• Assist in tracking project change orders and developing projections.
• Support the project team in developing project procedures.
• Promote continuous improvement within the organization and be an advocate for positive change.
• Effectively use the right data, reports, and tools for risk analysis and benchmarking.
• Assist with client billing and revenue collection.
• Collaboration: Work with project teams and the finance team to ensure financial accuracy and project success.

Benefits

• top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents
• voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs
• life insurance
• disability
• retirement plans with matching
• generous paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level