Sr Financial Analyst
About The Position
Eldorado Gold Saskatchewan | Foran (TSX:ELD) is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join our growing McIlvenna Bay team. This is a full-time position based at our Saskatoon office working Monday-Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Eldorado Gold Saskatchewan | Foran is advancing the McIlvenna Bay project, a cornerstone asset and one of the most significant copper development projects in Canada. With commercial production expected in mid-2026, this world-class deposit contains copper, zinc, gold, and silver – key metals for the global transition to green energy. We are committed to sustainable development, environmental protection, and building strong communities. We believe in empowering our people, fostering a culture of growth, and creating opportunities for meaningful careers as we build the mines of the future. The Senior Financial Analyst is responsible for providing financial analysis, business partnering, and decision support to operational and leadership teams within a mining environment. This role supports budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, cost management, and performance analysis while delivering insights that drive operational performance and business value. The position works closely with operational leaders, technical teams, and finance stakeholders to improve financial visibility, support strategic decision-making, and strengthen financial discipline across the organization.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Commerce, or related field
- 7+ years of progressive finance, accounting, or financial planning experience
- Experience within mining, industrial, manufacturing, energy, or capital-intensive industries preferred
- Strong experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and performance analysis
- Experience working with ERP systems and financial reporting tools
- Strong financial modeling and analytical capabilities
- Advanced budgeting and forecasting skills
- Business partnering and stakeholder management
- Strong communication and presentation abilities
- Understanding of operational cost drivers and business performance metrics
- High attention to detail and problem-solving capability
- Ability to work effectively in fast-paced operational environments
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial systems
Nice To Haves
- Professional accounting designation (CPA or equivalent) preferred
Responsibilities
- Lead the preparation and coordination of annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-range financial plans for the operational site
- Develop detailed financial models and scenarios to support operational and strategic decision-making
- Analyze forecast variances and provide recommendations to improve financial performance and predictability
- Support rolling forecasts and continuously improving forecasting accuracy
- Provide financial analysis and reporting related to production, operating costs, capital expenditure, and business performance
- Analyze key operational drivers including production volumes, unit costs, productivity metrics, and cost trends
- Prepare monthly management reports, variance analysis, and performance presentations for leadership teams and corporate team.
- Translate financial information into actionable business insights
- Partner with operational, technical, maintenance, supply chain, and leadership teams to support business objectives
- Provide financial guidance and challenge assumptions to improve decision quality and resource allocation
- Support cost control initiatives and identify opportunities for operational efficiencies
- Participate in operational meetings to provide financial insights and support
- Monitor and analyze operating costs, identifying risks, opportunities, and cost drivers
- Support capital project evaluation, business case development, and investment analysis
- Track capital expenditures and provide analysis on project performance and spend trends
- Assist with economic analysis and financial evaluation of operational initiatives
- Ensure compliance with financial policies, internal controls, and accounting standards
- Support month-end close activities, accrual processes, and reconciliations as required
- Assist with audit requirements and ensure integrity of financial information
- Identify and implement process improvements to strengthen financial processes and reporting quality
- Support ERP systems, reporting tools, and financial data integrity initiatives
- Develop and automate reporting processes to improve efficiency and quality of information
- Participate in finance transformation and process improvement initiatives
- Promote continuous improvement across financial planning and analysis activities
Benefits
- Employer paid health, dental, and vision insurance
- Life and disability insurance
- RRSP with company match
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
