Senior Financial Analyst

Do you enjoy translating complex, real‑world operational data from construction and manufacturing into financial insights that leaders can act on?

Are you comfortable rolling up your sleeves, working with imperfect data, and partnering across teams to deliver accurate forecasts, cost visibility, and margin control?

The Senior Financial Analyst supports financial planning, cost control, and performance analysis across construction projects and manufacturing operations. The role is responsible for translating operational data (projects, procurement, production, inventory) into actionable financial insights. The analyst works closely with Project Management, Procurement, Manufacturing, and Design teams to ensure accurate forecasting, cost visibility, and margin control across all active projects.

This is a hands‑on analytical role requiring strong Excel and systems skills, comfort working with imperfect operational data, and the ability to challenge assumptions constructively.

What we are offering you

Comprehensive health and dental benefits, 100% premiums paid by the company.

3 weeks of paid vacation time off annually.

8 days paid sick/personal days, annually.

Opportunities for career development and leadership growth.

What you’ll be doing

Monitor budget vs actual vs forecast at the project level and identify cost overruns, underruns, and risks

Maintain detailed project cost tracking including labour, materials, subcontractors, equipment, and overhead allocations

Support cost-to-complete (CTC) and estimate-at-completion (EAC) calculations

Analyze project margins, gross profit drivers, and root causes of variances

Partner with Project Managers to review project financial performance and forecast outcomes monthly.

Partner with Budget Managers to review overhead financial performance and forecast outcomes monthly.

Budgeting & Forecasting

Support the annual operating budget for overhead and project‑related costs

Maintain rolling forecasts incorporating latest actuals, production schedules, and procurement plans by regular feedback from Project Managers and Department heads.

Model scenario impacts related to changes in volume, pricing, material costs, labour rates, and capacity

Analyze production output vs targets, including efficiency, yield, and waste

Track direct labour and indirect labour costs and productivity metrics

Support analysis of design vs manufacturing backlog and capacity planning

Partner with Operations to evaluate process improvements, automation, and cost‑reduction initiatives

Procurement, Inventory & Material Cost Analysis

Analyze material costs, supplier pricing, and purchase price variances

Support inventory valuation, usage analysis, and slow‑moving or obsolete inventory reviews

Financial Reporting & Month‑End Support

Prepare monthly management reports including project summaries, margin analysis, and KPI dashboards including commentary.

Assist with accruals, WIP analysis, and reconciliations

Ensure financial data integrity between operational systems and accounting records

Support audit, review, and internal control processes as required

Data, Systems & Process Improvement

Build and maintain Excel‑based models, templates, and dashboards for financial analysis

Work with financial systems (ERP, planning tools, BI tools) to improve reporting and automation

Identify gaps in data flow between operations and finance and propose practical solutions

Document assumptions, methodologies, and analytical logic clearly

Desired Experience &

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will possess:

Education & Credentials

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business

CPA designation preferred or in progress

Experience Profile

3–5 years of experience in financial analysis, FP&A, or project accounting

Prior experience in construction, manufacturing, engineering, or project‑based environments is strongly preferred

Exposure to job costing, WIP accounting, or project margin analysis is an asset

Technical Strengths

Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, Power Query, complex formulas, financial models)

Experience with ERP or cloud‑based accounting systems (e.g., QBO, Xero, Net Suite, SAP, or similar)

Familiarity with planning or…