Senior Analyst, Cost / Accountant

Elk Valley Resources•Sparwood, BC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Manager, Commercial, the Senior Analyst, Cost is responsible for generating a current and forward-looking view of our business by consolidating and analysing monthly performance, monthly forecast information and annual budget information. This role will support the financial decision-making processes, including historical performance analysis and reporting, and improve systems in collaboration with partners across our support departments. To be successful, we are looking for someone with advanced analytical, problem solving, and decision-making abilities, who is also detail oriented and meticulous in their work. The successful candidate would use strong interpersonal and communication skills to present financial data in a meaningful way that maximizes the impact and value for the audience. The ability to thrive under pressure and work independently to meet challenging priorities while building relationships within the business is vital for success in this role. This is an exciting opportunity to build knowledge of the mining industry and become a key financial resource for strategic decision makers. This is also the perfect role for someone eager for opportunities for growth within the financial team. Join us in the breathtaking Elk Valley of British Columbia. Here you will find outdoor adventure at your fingertips. Whether it's biking and skiing, or the laid-back atmosphere of fishing and hiking, there is something for everyone! Working a compressed work week with alternating Fridays off, come experience what work life balance is all about!

Requirements

CPA (Chartered Professional Accountant) designation
Minimum of two to five years’ experience in industrial accounting or finance.
Strong cost and technical accounting knowledge
Excellent digital literacy, particularly in the Microsoft Office Suite®: Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel
Valid Class 5 Driver’s License or equivalent

Nice To Haves

advanced analytical, problem solving, and decision-making abilities
detail oriented and meticulous in their work
strong interpersonal and communication skills
ability to thrive under pressure and work independently to meet challenging priorities
building relationships within the business

Responsibilities

Participate in and adhere to health and safety programs and policies
Complete forecasts, budgets, reporting, variance, and trend analysis; apply strategic insight to financial data to support the financial assessment of performance vs targets
Consolidate detailed information succinctly and in a manner that can be effectively understood by a variety of audiences
Develop presentations for use in senior leadership and site department review meetings to support forecast, budget and site decision making
Explain and mentor department heads on their financial performance versus plans
Coordinate month-end activities and prepare budgets and forecasts
Assist in the development of the departments Standard Policies and Procedures