Financial Analyst Job in Richmond V6y2c1, British Columbia Canada

Financial Analyst – 6+ month assignment

Our large scale client located in the lower mainland, is looking for a motivated Financial Analyst to join their team immediately for a six month plus assignment.    Reporting to the Senior Manager of Accounting the financial analyst will perform a variety of technical accounting and analysis duties in preparation, maintenance and processing of accounting records and financial transactions.

Responsibilities of the role will include:

·         Perform monthly closing activities: PL cost, functional cost, balance sheet analysis, account reconciliation, cash flow forecasts.

·         Assisting with operational budgets and forecasts

·         Analyzing, interpreting and communicating cost/expense variances to management

·         Tracking business unit financial results and preparing variance analysis

·         Gathering information for and generating ongoing financial reports

·         Assist with financial modeling  to support forecasts    

Requirements include:

·         Accounting Designation (CGA, CA, CMA)

·         3+ years of solid financial analysis skills

·         Experience working with large ERP (SAP, Peoplesoft, Oracle, JDE) preferred.

·         Advanced level Excel a must.

·         Works well in team environment

·         Extensive experience with budgeting, forecasting, reporting and analysis.

·         Good accounting technical skills