Financial Analyst, Corporate Services

Purpose of Job

As a member of the Financial Services – Corporate team, the Financial Analyst, Corporate Services is responsible for supporting Stantec’s Functional Services teams for financial reporting, financial analysis, as well as other special projects, as required. This position partners with another Financial Analyst and both report to the Innovation Controller and indirectly to the Financial Manager.

Essential Functions

• Support the month-end and period-end close process, including preparing journal entries, reviewing financial results for accuracy, reporting, ad hoc report preparing, for all Functional Services teams.
• Assists providing accurate financial analytics and reports in a timely manner, by collecting, formatting, analysing, explaining data, and tracking key performance metrics.
• Perform account reconciliations (balance sheet and P&L), ensuring completeness, accuracy, and timely resolution of discrepancies.
• Assists with in-depth analysis of historical results, performance variance analysis, interpreting data and identify trends for reporting purposes.
• Assists with ad hoc reporting and analysis to support business decisions, changes, and trends, as directed by direct and indirect supervisors.
• Works closely with the entire finance team to ensure accurate reporting while in compliance with IFRS within a strong control environment.
• Identifies and assists with process improvements
• Increases productivity by developing automated reporting
• Collaborates with the extended Valuation, Planning & Transaction Services team to ensure all finance goals and objectives are met
• Protects the organization by keeping financial information confidential.

Education, Experience and Qualifications

The successful candidate will have:

• A bachelor’s degree in finance or other directly related degree with a minimum of two (2) years’ related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience in Financial Reporting and Analysis.
• Advanced level in Microsoft office products, sound financial modelling, analytical and problem-solving skills with general understanding of IFRS and SOX controls.
• Experience with Oracle and Planning Based Cloud Services (PBCS) as a preference.
• Client-focus in the delivery of services within a fast-paced, results-oriented environment.
• Good business acumen.
• Strong work ethic with ability to interact and work effectively independently, and as part of a team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to assess priorities, coordinate projects and meet tight deadlines.
• A commitment to continuous learning and process improvements.