Accounting Jobs in Castlegar, BC

On behalf of our client, Zymeworks, Swim Recruiting is seeking a well-rounded Financial Planning & Analysis Consultant with deep experience using the SAP suite- specifically S4 / Hana and SAC (SAP Cloud Analytics). This contract will have a 6-month term to start, with the chance extend into 2025.  Fantastic opportunity to further hone your strategic FP&A skills in a very complex and fast-paced global public-company. Preference for the Consultant to be based in the Vancouver HQ, but open to candidates across Canada and in Pacific North-West United States.

Who- the Company :

Zymeworks is a publicly listed (NASDAQ : ZYME) clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the discovery, development, and commercialization of next-generation, bispecific and multifunctional biotherapeutics, initially focused on the treatment of cancer and other serious diseases.  Zymeworks' suite of complementary therapeutic platforms and its fully-integrated drug development engine provide the flexibility and compatibility to precisely engineer and develop highly-differentiated product candidates.

Zymeworks is proudly headquartered in a beautiful net-zero facility located in the vibrant Mount Pleasant biotech hub of Vancouver, BC, with additional offices in Dublin, Singapore, Washington, and California.

What- the Position :

Swim Recruiting has been engaged by Zymeworks to identify and hire an Analyst, Corporate FP&A on a full-time consulting basis, with an initial 6-month term . The Analyst will be joining an FP&A team of 5, including a Director, Managers, and Analysts.  The new Analyst will primarily support the G&A function (although may also assist the R&D function at times) and will interact with leaders across various corporate departments.

What- the Key Responsibilities :

• Develops and maintains monthly P&L, forecast and budget in SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC)
• Develops and maintains dashboards within SAC .
• Holistically manages multiple models within SAC, identifying differences and reconciling where applicable.
• Creates, updates and schedules data actions in SAC to ensure the alignment of information across the organization.
• Uses large datasets and employs the use of cross calculations in SAC for the ease of presentation of financial information.
• Assists in preparation of senior management presentations that clearly present financial information to operational and financial leaders.
• Assists in G&A business partner meetings to identify financial inputs and changes in annual operating plans and quarterly latest estimates.
• Conducts ad-hoc financial analyses for strategic and operational decisions.
• Fosters effective and collaborative working relationships with fellow employees, management, and external partners.
Who- the Candidate :
• Systems :

Experience using SAP S4 / Hana and SAP Cloud Analytics tool (SAC) is required. Experience with SAP Ariba is preferred.

Relevant University Bachelor’s degree.

At least 4 years’ of relevant and recent FP&A work experience in a complex company.

Proven interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively as a member of cross-functional team. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Where :

Zymeworks is headquartered in Vancouver’s vibrant Mount Pleasant neighbourhood, close to many shops, restaurants, and amenities. There is a preference for the new FA to be based in Greater Vancouver and working from the office on a hybrid basis, which is the case with the rest of the FP&A team. That said, we are very open to highly qualified candidates living anywhere in Canada- or perhaps even candidates living in Washington, Oregon, or California.

How Much :

Hourly consulting rate commensurate with FP&A experience, skills, and relevant education- please discuss further with SWIM. For now, the range is anticipated to be $40 to $54 an hour, plus vacation pay. Please note that if / when the Consultant is converted to permanent employment, Zymeworks provides their employees with a bonus program, an employee stock purchase program (ESPP), health & benefits, an annual wellness allowance, an RRSP employer match, and other employee perks such as occasional half-day Fridays and bonus days off in the summer and at year-end.

When & How to Apply :

Swim Recruiting has been engaged by Zymeworks as the exclusive recruitment partner on this critical search and will be presenting the profiles of short-listed candidates directly to the hiring team for review. If you already have a Recruiter at SWIM, please reach out very soon. If you do not yet have a contact at Swim Recruiting, please hit ' APPLY NOW'  to send us your resume (preferably in MS Word format as it works best with our internal systems). Thank you!

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