Senior Financial Analyst

Inland Group of Companies•Truro, NS

35d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Financial Analyst supports the Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis in the preparation of budgets, forecasts, internal reporting, and financial analysis across the Inland Group of Companies. This role partners closely with operations, sales, accounting, and senior leadership to provide actionable financial insights, improve forecasting accuracy, support strategic decision-making, and identify opportunities to enhance business performance and profitability. This is an 18-month contract with the opportunity to become full time.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field; MBA, CPA, or CFA designation is preferred.
Minimum of five years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, financial planning and analysis, or a related analytical role, preferably within a multi-site or service-based organization.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong working knowledge of other Microsoft Office applications.
Strong analytical, financial modeling, and data interpretation skills, with experience developing meaningful performance metrics.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and leadership levels.
Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, handle confidential information, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the aviation industry or chemical and industrial manufacturing environments is considered an asset.
Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or similar data visualization tools is considered an asset.
Experience with Workday, Adaptive Planning, or Prism Analytics is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Support the annual budgeting process for the Inland Group of Companies, including the preparation and upload of approved budgets into the general ledger system.
Prepare financial forecasts and projections using input from sales and operational teams, incorporating actual results and business trends.
Perform month-end financial reviews, analyze variances to budget and forecast, and provide meaningful insights to management.
Develop, maintain, and enhance financial and operational performance metrics and management reporting packages.
Build and maintain advanced Excel models to support financial planning, analysis, and decision-making.
Develop pricing and profitability models for new business opportunities by partnering with sales and operations teams and evaluating fixed and variable cost drivers.
Support the growth and development of junior FP&A team members through collaboration, guidance, and knowledge sharing.
Partner with operational leaders to understand key business drivers, explain financial performance, and identify risks and opportunities impacting forecasts, budgets, and profitability.