Financial Analyst

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With more than 350 employees and over 75 years of experience, the Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC) is Canada’s second largest research and technology organization. We help clients from across the world solve complex technology challenges, seize new opportunities, and reduce their environmental impact.

Our employees make a difference. We hire people who are passionate about their work because we are passionate about making a positive impact in our province and beyond. We recognize the important value of work‑life balance and our employees enjoy generous time off. SRC also offers many other benefits such as flexible retirement and savings options, insured benefits, professional development opportunities, a robust safety program, and an outstanding team environment.

Overview

The Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC) is seeking a Financial Analyst to join the Rare Earth Element team. This individual will play a key role in supporting financial planning, performance tracking, and commercial reporting for North America’s first fully integrated rare earth supply chain.

Accountabilities

• Participate in monthly, quarterly and year‑end financial reporting processes; preparing and reviewing working papers, analyzing results, investigating variances, and supporting timely, accurate internal and external reporting.
• Support the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting cycles by gathering inputs from business units, building and updating financial models, tracking performance against budget, and preparing variance explanations and recommendations.
• Provide ongoing financial oversight for large, multi‑year capital projects through monitoring project performance, tracking costs and commitments, completing cash‑flow analysis, assessing cost‑to‑complete and reporting risks and variances to leaders.
• Review and make recommendations on revenue‑generating opportunities.
• Oversee inventory management processes, including valuation, reconciliation, cycle counts, and reporting for manufactured and purchased goods.
• Prepare analyses and reports related to SRC’s financial operations, contractual agreements and new business opportunities.
• Communicate with external clients and service providers to discuss contracts, deadlines and share information.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years experience in financial accounting and/or financial management.
• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation is required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and SharePoint.
• Familiar with Power BI and ERP systems; experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (D365 F&O) is considered an asset.

Skills

• Strong communication and analytical skills with the ability to clearly communicate complex financial information to non‑financial audiences.
• Possess a collaborative work style with effective interpersonal skills to deliver quality work in a team environment.
• Excellent organizational skills to independently manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.

The chosen candidate will also be required to provide an original Criminal Record Check that is satisfactory to SRC prior to the commencement of any employment duties. The Criminal Record Check must have been executed within the preceding 30 days of receipt.

Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

Deadline to apply: January 5, 2026.

To Apply

Please apply with your resume and cover letter via the careers section of our website www.src.sk.ca/careers.

Please indicate on your application where you heard about the position as SRC works with several partners to support an inclusive workplace that embraces diverse backgrounds. Our goal is to engage and empower all people so they can successfully achieve their professional goals.

As SRC strives to build a representative workforce, applications are encouraged from persons of Indigenous ancestry.

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