Financial Analyst

Calgary Stampeder Football Club•Calgary, AB

37d•Onsite

About The Position

The Financial Analyst will be responsible for providing financial planning and analysis and reporting to support assigned business partners in understanding the financial performance of their operations, making business decisions, as well as assisting with their budgeting, forecasting and special reporting needs. In addition, the Financial Analyst will support special reporting requirements as required (i.e. NHL, CFL, NLL, WHL, etc). Please note this position is onsite.

Requirements

Recent experience in a financial planning and analysis position.
Intermediate to advanced Excel and Word skills.
Excellent communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains and Solver BI360 is beneficial
Experience with key performance indicator-based reporting.

Responsibilities

Be the primary finance contact for the Food & Beverage and Retail Operations overseeing and providing financial support.
Create and foster effective working relationships with finance team members, business partners and external stakeholders.
Contribute to maintaining a cohesive, engaged and positive team.
Oversee financial operations, together with the Department leaders of Food & Beverage and Retail.
A focus on analysis and P&L/Balance Sheet management for all Food & Beverage and Retail activities in CSEC with a goal to be the financial expert for the Food & Beverage and Retail Operations including:
Analyzing current and past trends in key performance indicators (“KPIs”).
Monitoring KPIs, highlighting trends and analyzing causes of unexpected variance.
Analyzing financial information and reports to provide accurate and timely financial recommendations to management for decision making purposes partnering with finance accounting team members to investigate matters as required.
Preparing internal monthly financial statements, management reports and financial analysis.
Leading meetings with business partners to discuss their financial performance results, recommend improvement opportunities and advise on areas of concern.
Assisting with interim and year-end financial audit requests.
Ensure financial rigor and discipline is injected into budgets and forecasts for Food & Beverage and Retail Operations.
Identify and implement/assist with implementing process improvements for budget, forecast and planning activities.
Assist business partners with Solver (FP&A) usage.
Prepare HRR and URO for areas of responsibility.
Respond to HRR/URO audit queries as required.
Identify and implement/assist with implementing HRR and URO process improvements.
Maintain HRR and URO process documentation for areas of responsibility.
Prepare monthly and periodic reports to the NHL with respect to F&B and or Retail sales
Active participation in the Safety Program and follow all safety rules.
Perform other duties as assigned.