Finance Analyst - Construction

Position Overview

As a Finance Analyst, you will support multiple projects in accounting and finance-related functions. You will serve as a trusted advisor to operations managers and executive management. This position requires strong analytical skills, a relentless ambition for continuous improvement, and polished technical and soft skills.

District Overview

Eastern Canada District's projects include highways, bridges, mass transit, mine site development & open pit operations, hydroelectric powerhouses, wind-power plants, dams & industrial. The serve the construction and mining industries and operates in Eastern Canada.

Location

Location: This role is based on-site at one of the following office locations: West Vaughan (ON), Hamilton (ON), or Halifax (NS).
Flexibility: After the initial months in the office, the position may require work at the project site.
Requirements: The ideal candidate is comfortable working in both office and field environments and must be able to commute to either the office or project site located in the city of employment.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and effectively communicate financial results of projects to management.
• Earn trust, credibility, and buy-in of processes from the Operations team to create better cohesion and clear communication within the organization.
• Develop and maintain budget and cost reports and earned value analyses.
• Assist in the tracking of project change orders and development of projections.
• Assist project team with the development of project procedures.
• Drive continuous improvement throughout the organization and be a proponent for positive change.
• Effectively use the right data, reports, and tools for risk analysis and benchmarking.
• Assist in client billing and revenue collection.
• Collaboration: Interface with project teams and the finance team to ensure financial accuracy and project success.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of financial/data analysis or public accounting experience.
• Experience in the Construction Industry preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, and/or an equivalent degree.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Suite required.
• SAP and PowerBI experience preferred.
• Effective communication (both oral and written), organization, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Ability to balance multiple tasks and responsibilities.
• Collaborative Team Player: thrives in dynamic team environments, consistently contributing to collective goals and driving impactful business outcomes. Demonstrates a strong aptitude for learning and adapting to new challenges and opportunities.
• High level of professionalism and standards. #LI-GH