Financial Operations Analyst

Finance Operations Analyst

Saint John, NB

Reference # HL-18174

J.D. Irving, Limited’s Sawmill Division owes its remarkable success to a dedicated workforce focused on continuous improvement to deliver high-quality lumber products and unparalleled customer service.

With a legacy spanning over 140 years the Division operates 12 plants across New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Maine and New York which mark the beginning of the J.

D. Irving integrated value chain and serve as the primary source for wood fibre for our entire range of products.

J.D Irving, Limited’s Sawmill Division operates state-of-the-art facilities that boast the latest technological advancements in the North American market.

The Division believes in nurturing the safety, skill, and overall wellness of their employees, so that they can thrive in a dynamic environment and achieve personal and professional growth.

We are pleased to be partnered with the Sawmills group to recruit for a Finance Operations Analyst for their high-performance team in Saint John, NB.

We are looking for an energetic, early career professional to join their Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team, reporting to Manager of FP&A.

This is a great opportunity for someone who is ambitious and looking to demonstrate their abilities to accelerate their career progression.

Key responsibilities in this role will be :

• Working directly with business leaders to support strategic decision making through strong financial analysis and reporting.
• Analyzing financial statements and sharing insights with the business to drive improvement.
• Proactive trend analysis to help management understand potential issues and recommend corrective action.
• Maintaining an operating forecast and continuously improving the process of capturing new information.
• Calculating transfer pricing and conduct program / product profit analysis.
• Presentation of findings and specific recommendations to operations and management.
• Operational and financial KPI development and tracking.
• Analytical support for capital projects and initiatives.
• Building partnerships with a wide variety of stakeholders to assist with problem solving, analysis and business improvement.
• Leading initiatives, projects and be a tireless champion of business objectives.

The ideal candidate in this role will have :

• CPA designation, or near completion.
• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field.
• 2-5 years of experience in an accounting, finance, analytics, continuous improvement or other quantitative-based position.
• Excellent communication skills and leadership capability.
• Able to work both as part of a team and independently.
• Excellent Excel skills.
• Knowledge of TM1, Power BI, Tableau, Cognos or other database and reporting tools considered an asset.

If you have been looking for an opportunity where you can grow with an industry leader, this is it. Reach out to us for more details.