Principal, Finance 6 Month Limited Term

Description

The Principal Finance provides hands-on leadership and expert support across controllership financial reporting budgeting and forecasting performance analysis and internal controls. This role is accountable for delivering timely accurate decision-ready financial insights that enable operational and strategic decisions and strengthen process discipline risk management and reporting effectiveness.

This role reports to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and is designed for a seasoned finance professional who can hit the ground running work with high autonomy and serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaderssupporting complex analysis board-level reporting preparation forecasting cash flow discipline and audit readiness.

Note: This position qualifies for an optional hybrid work schedule after 90 days of on-site work and onboarding. Employees will be subject to the terms of the Flexible Work Policy Agreement. This is a 6 Month Limited Term role with eligible benefits and vacation.

What youll do

Financial Reporting & Close Support

• Lead and/or support monthly close activities to ensure accurate complete and timely results including consolidation where applicable.

• Compile validate and enhance monthly reporting packages to clarify key drivers variances and risks.

• Maintain and improve standard report formats KPI definitions and the integrity of underlying data for business-line and consolidated reporting.

• Provide ad hoc reporting and executive-ready financial insights for the CFO and senior leadership team.

FP&A Forecasting & Performance Insights

• Deliver high-quality variance trend and performance analyses to support operational and strategic decision-making.

• Coordinate or produce periodic forecasts (short- and long-range) including scenario analysis and sensitivity modeling.

• Support long-term planning and business performance analytics by highlighting opportunities for cost optimization and margin improvement.

• Provide coaching and guidance to stakeholders to strengthen their understanding and use of financial information in decision-making.

Budgeting & Planning Support

• Support annual budgeting activities including model development assumption governance consolidation review cycles and presentation-ready outputs.

• Strengthen accountability through clear financial narratives drivers and operational linkages.

• Provide tools and templates to improve the consistency and quality of submissions across the organization.

Cashflow Forecasting & Financial Discipline

• Monitor and enhance short- and long-term cash flow forecasting processes (including weekly cash reporting where applicable).

• Partner with stakeholders to improve the accuracy of inputs the timing of cash movements and visibility into risks/opportunities.

Business Case Modeling & Commercial Decision Support

• Develop and review complex models for:

  • Major investments (asset replacement and infrastructure)

  • Capital and operating projects

  • Business opportunities and new initiatives

• Conduct contract pricing reviews margin analyses and contract audits (new and existing) to ensure commercial alignment and financial risk awareness.

• Provide advice on financial terms assumptions and risk considerations in commercial agreements.

Costing Controls Process Improvement & Systems

• Support costing methodology profitability analysis and margin insights using sound costing principles.

• Review internal controls policies and workflows; recommend improvements to ensure:

  • Safeguarding of assets and information

  • Strong governance and compliance

  • Efficient reliable financial processes

• Contribute to ERP and systems/data initiatives (e.g. JDE or equivalent) focusing on reporting integrity automation and better data capture.

• Identify inefficiencies and partner with operational leaders to determine root causes and corrective actions.

Audit & External Reporting Support

• Prepare review and coordinate audit-ready schedules and support external audit requirements.

• Ensure documentation and evidence standards are met for governance controls and key financial processes.

What youll bring

• Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting Business or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).

• Professional designation required (CPA preferred; CFA or equivalent may be considered based on scope).

• 10 years of progressive experience in accounting and finance roles with demonstrated strength in both controllership and financial reporting/FP&A.

• Expertise in technical accounting and financial reporting including budgeting forecasting modeling and variance analysis.

• Experience in internal controls and governance supporting audits internal controls and financial governance.

• Experience with consolidation and reporting standards (e.g. Canadian ASPE) and with board-level reporting expectations is a strong asset.

• Experience in manufacturing logistics industrial or asset-intensive environments is highly desirable.

• ERP experience required (e.g. JDE or equivalent); Business Intelligence/data mining exposure is an asset.

• Advanced Excel and modeling capabilities (scenario analysis sensitivities driver-based forecasting).

• Strong financial analysis skills: ability to translate numbers into a clear story and actionable recommendations.

• High judgment integrity and discretion; comfortable handling confidential and sensitive information.

• Ability to influence without authority build trust quickly and partner with senior cross-functional stakeholders.

• Strong organizational skills; able to manage competing priorities and tight deadlines.

• Detail-oriented while able to maintain focus on big-picture outcomes.

• Proactive self-starting hands-on and willing to deep dive into issues and data.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Government of Canada-issued security clearance.

Why youll love working here

• This role provides you with a very competitive salary in line with the successful candidates experience.

• We also provide the best-in-class health and wellness benefits package for this position including things such as extended health care (i.e. paramedical services for massage therapy speech therapy mental health coverage physiotherapy and more) dental care vision care a $500 personal spending account and an Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP).
• This position qualifies for an optional hybrid work schedule.
• Access to Pemberton campus gym.
• Parking is included and to assist transit users we operate a complimentary shuttle bus Monday through Friday with various pickup and drop-off points around North Vancouver.

The estimated salary for this position is $156600 - $191400. In determining the final salary Seaspan considers many factors including the successful Candidates skills and experience the positions location and internal equity. The final base salary offer will be at the Companys sole discretion and presented as part of a competitive total compensation package.

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Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
Monthly Salary Salary: 156600 - 191400