Financial Analyst

Westbow Group of Companies•Chilliwack, BC

60d•$80,000 - $100,000

About The Position

The Financial Analyst will provide our development team with finance support. You will be working closely with the Finance Team Lead, Director of Development and Head of the Real Estate Group. Your main responsibilities include providing strategic and long-term financial planning support, working with cross-functional teams for budgeting and planning, and building strong relationships with stakeholders. The ideal candidate is creative and innovative with an analytical mindset. Annual Salary Range: $80,000 - $100,000

Requirements

2+ years of experience in Financial Analyst or operational role.
Business Degree with a strong knowledge and understanding of accounting and finance principles.
Proficient in Excel.

Nice To Haves

CPA Preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic and long-term financial planning support to the development team.
Build strong and positive relationships with budget holders and senior managers.
Provide necessary assistance and professional advice to support their financial responsibilities.
Serve as the focal point for complex financial queries, providing advice to stakeholders.
Analyze new land acquisitions as needed.
Deliver competitor analysis, market trends, and associated commentary to the Leadership team.
Inform decision-making and play a partner/challenger role in evaluating business plans and cases.
Prepare business cases to support new investments, strategic decisions, and other business initiatives.
Act as the finance lead or participate in projects as required.
Support the capital management of each development, including obtaining financing, cash forecasting, etc.
Working with operational teams through the planning and budgeting process to create operational plans with financial implications clearly communicated.
Generating new insights from internal and external data to drive business results to new heights.
Participate in risk management planning, monitoring, and reporting.
Communicate results and recommendations to management for cost reduction, revenue generation, and operational streamlining.
Leading or participating in value added ad hoc projects, including process improvements, implementation, and analysis of KPIs and implementation of technology solutions.