Business Finance Specialist
2 weeks ago
Job Description
Business Finance Analyst Role
The Business Finance Analyst will be responsible for managing and controlling the business, producing and analyzing financial information critical to business interests, and creating and presenting reports to management regarding accounting data to enable knowledge-based decision-making and forecasts.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Prepare monthly financial statements by contract with comparison against forecast or budget.
- Perform analysis on the monthly financial statements by contract for accuracy and completeness, with full commentary on variances to forecast/budget.
- Work closely with the Business Finance team and Operations in generating analysis and insight into the relationships between key performance indicators, revenues, and cost drivers, and understanding the financial results of individual contracts.
- Prepare annual budgets and quarterly financial forecasts per contract and variance analysis.
- Analysis of AR aging and Accrued AR by Region
- Review the Financial Statement package with Joint Venture's Board of Directors
- Prepare break-even analysis by contract.
- Prepare monthly and quarterly reports for internal and external stakeholders.
- Review AP and AR Documents for accuracy and proper coding.
- Supporting month-end activities, revenue, expense accruals, and costs allocations.
- Assist with audit requests & Joint Venture audit reviews
- Compile and review appropriate back-up for journal entries.
- Compile and review appropriate back-up for customer's billings.
- Compile and review appropriate back-up for monthly rental payments.
- Assist Business Finance Team with reporting, and special projects as necessary.
- Provide support to internal departments as required (e.g. Accounts Payable, Billing, Credit & Collection, Contract Admin)
- Other ad-hoc requests as required
Qualifications
- Will typically possess a relevant educational background in Finance, Accounting or Business.
- CPA (CA, CGA, CMA) designation or working towards completion will be an asset.
- Proficiency in either English or French, with the ability to communicate verbally, in the other language with internal stakeholders.
- Must have at least 2 to 5 years of experience in a financial accounting role.
Competencies
- Well-developed analytical skills and the ability to see the relationships between operations and financial results.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage a fluctuating workload, changing priorities and firm deadlines.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to make decisions.
- A results-oriented team player with the ability to develop and maintain collaborative working relationships within all levels of the organization.
- A self-motivated attitude and ability to work independently.
- Ability to problem solve and reconcile.
- Good IT and systems skills including the use of ERP systems and financial models. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills are preferred.
- NetSuite, PBCS or SmartView experience will be an asset.
Additional Information
Dexterra Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans' status, Indigenous status, or any other legally protected factors. Disability-related accommodations during the hiring selection process are available upon request.
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