Senior Business Analyst

2 days ago

Richmond BC, Greater Vancouver Regional District, BC; British Columbia, Canada Wenco (a Hitachi Construction Machinery subsidiary) Full-time €90,000 - €110,000 Temporary

Reporting to the Director, FP&A, the Senior Business Analyst, Finance serves as a strategic business partner to Finance and operational leaders, providing financial analysis, actionable business insights, and process improvement recommendations that support informed decision-making and organizational performance. The role combines financial planning and analysis, business partnering, financial systems expertise, and project leadership to improve financial visibility, enhance operational effectiveness, and support strategic decision-making. The successful candidate is highly analytical, business-focused, and capable of translating complex financial data into clear, actionable recommendations for stakeholders across the organization.

Key Deliverables and Responsibilities:

Financial Planning & Analysis

  • Lead financial analysis, business case development, profitability assessments, and strategic decision support.
  • Develop financial models for forecasting, budgeting, scenario analysis, and long-range planning.
  • Coordinate budgeting, forecasting, and performance management processes.
  • Analyze financial and operational performance to identify key drivers, risks, and opportunities.

Business Partnering

  • Partner with business leaders to translate financial and operational data into business actions.
  • Challenge assumptions, provide objective financial guidance, and influence strategic decisions.
  • Communicate financial performance, risks, and recommendations effectively to stakeholders at all levels.

Finance Transformation & Process Improvement

  • Lead finance transformation initiatives, including process redesign, system enhancements, and change management activities.
  • Drive cross-functional projects by aligning stakeholders, managing execution, and delivering measurable business outcomes.
  • Identify and implement opportunities to automate, standardize, and optimize finance processes through technology and continuous improvement initiatives.

Financial Systems & Data Management

  • Partner with the Accounting team to ensure the accuracy, integrity, and consistency of financial data and reporting.
  • Support data governance, reporting standards, and financial system effectiveness.
  • Leverage financial systems and data structures to enable reliable reporting and analytics.

Experience and Knowledge

  • 8+ years of progressive experience in FP&A or related finance roles, including leadership of cross-functional projects, process improvement, and change management initiatives that deliver measurable business outcomes.
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field required. MBA, CPA, CFA, or other relevant professional designation is considered an asset.
  • Advanced knowledge of financial planning, analysis, modeling, and performance management.
  • Experienced with ERP systems (e.g., Business Central, Dayforce) and business intelligence tools such as Power BI, including reporting automation, dashboard development, and data analysis.
  • Experience with SaaS business models, recurring revenue metrics, pricing optimization and profitability analysis is considered a strong asset.
  • Experience working with enterprise data environments, including data warehouses, SQL-based reporting, and analytics platforms, is considered an asset.

Skills and Abilities

  • Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable business insights and recommendations.
  • Advanced proficiency in financial modeling, reporting, and project management tools.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
  • Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and drive initiatives to completion.
  • Strong business acumen and strategic mindset, with a clear understanding of the financial and operational drivers of business performance.
  • Proven ability to build effective cross-functional relationships, influence decision-making, and serve as a trusted business partner to leaders across the organization.
  • Strong attention to detail while maintaining a strategic and enterprise-wide perspective.

Base salary of $90,000 - $110,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

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