Financial Analyst II - 9 Month Limited Term Employment

Reporting to the Operations Finance Manager for Seaspan Vancouver Shipyards, the Financial Analyst II plays an integral role in the ongoing development of cost analysis, reporting, metrics tracking, and periodic forecasting for Seaspan Vancouver Shipyards. You will be responsible for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting financial data to provide insights and recommendations to management for informed decision-making, while helping drive standardization and performance across the organization. This role will interact regularly with individuals and management of the various supported groups.

Note: This is a 9-month limited term employment with eligible benefits and 3 weeks’ pro-rated vacation. This position qualifies for an optional hybrid work schedule after 90 days of onsite work and onboarding. Employee will be subject to the terms of the Flexible Work Policy Agreement. 

What you’ll do:

• Performs analysis, reporting, budgeting and forecasting services.
• Assists with annual budgeting process and quarterly forecasts for both operational overhead as well as chargeable project hours
• Runs weekly labour reports, providing analytical commentary. 
• Supports ad hoc analysis and modelling for business case development, as assigned.
• Performs cost analysis to settle areas of possible inefficiency and communicates those to operational management to resolve root cause and/or corrective action.
• Supports divisions and financial services teams in the development and reporting of operational and financial metrics to support divisional decision making.
• Strategic and cost management projects, as assigned by the Ops Finance Manager.
• Assist in the preparation of financial reports, including labour report and finance statements, 
• Conduct variance analysis to identify key drivers of financial performance and to assess budgetary and forecast compliance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather relevant data and to ensure alignment with financial objectives. 
• Adheres to established processes and offers insights into improvements for greater standardization and efficiency
• Performs additional ad hoc analyses and other duties as assigned

What you’ll bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics or Finance
• Working towards CPA designation
• Minimum of 3-5 years of accounting and financial analysis experience, or an equivalent combination of post-graduate education and experience
• Knowledge and experience in Canadian ASPE GAAP and related financial reporting requirements
• Ability to work well under pressure, be a problem solver, and prioritize multiple tasks
• Detail-oriented and analytical
• Knowledge in ERP systems (Oracle, JDE or equivalent)
• Advanced PowerPoint, SAP BI/Power BI skills; database management skills a plus.
• Proficient in Excel and other MS-Office products
• Customer service oriented, self-starter and initiative driven
• Excellent communications skills with ability to connect with others with tact and diplomacy
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Why you’ll love working here

• This role provides you a very competitive salary in line with the successful candidate’s experience.  
• We also provide the best-in-class health and wellness benefits package for this position, including things such as extended health care (i.e. paramedical services for massage therapy, speech therapy, mental health coverage, physiotherapy, and more), dental care, vision care, $500 personal spending account, and an Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP).

The estimated salary for this position is $82,000 - $103,000. In determining final salary, Seaspan considers many factors including the successful Candidate’s skills and experience as well as position location and internal equity. The final base salary offer will be at the Company’s sole discretion and presented as part of a competitive total compensation package.