Financial Analyst

Reporting to the Manager, Finance, the Financial Analyst is a key member of the Finance team responsible for supporting Beedie’s cash flow, financial forecasts, treasury and cash management. The primary focus is synthesizing a combination of financial and operational information to manage the consolidated cash flow forecast, and interpreting the results to optimize day-to-day cash management and borrowing requirements. In addition, the role will support strategic business decisions through financial models, forecasts and other analysis. Excellent communication skills along with a go-getter attitude are critical to facilitate collaboration across business segments.

Key Responsibilities

Cash flow:

• Manage, update and improve the cash flow model to support business and borrowing decisions
• Review departmental forecasts and consolidate the results to develop the overall cash flow
• Analyze and interpret the cash forecast, review variances from prior forecast, and summarize findings for regular cash flow meetings

Analysis and reporting:

• Develop metrics and models to predict business performance and the corresponding impact to cash and borrowing requirements
• Analyze debt structures to support capital planning decisions
• Assist operational accounting teams prepare annual departmental budgets and ensure property/project specific financial forecasts align with overall cash flow model
• Calculate and report on debt covenants and other debt compliance
• Support Corporate Accounting with treasury related quarterly reporting and annual audit

Financing and Banking:

• Assist with ongoing financing and refinancing activities, including managing name-limits with banks, forecasting allocations, managing financing pipeline and supporting loan underwriting
• Provide analysis to maximize debt efficiencies and minimize borrowing costs
• Monitor cash positions and approve daily funding requirements across all Beedie companies, making the most efficient usage of the various loan facilities
• Oversee new loan and account requirements (signing authorities, KYC, etc.)
• Foster relationships with financial institutions, and oversee day-to-day banking
• Recommend and implement improvements to the cash management operations

Other:

• Focus on continuous process improvement for treasury and cash management
• Various special projects, including financial modelling and analysis

Desired Skills and Experience

• University degree focusing in finance or commerce
• Finance or accounting designation (CFA, MBA, CPA, CA) or near completion is an asset
• 3 years of relevant experience in an analyst role, with a background in treasury or lending an asset
• Strong financial modelling with advanced/expert Excel skills
• Basic understanding of GAAP and financial reporting an asset
• Naturally curious with a willingness to challenge assumptions, ask the hard questions and promote a culture of change
• An organized self-starter with a strong work ethic who is able to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment
• Able to prioritize multiple projects and tasks to meet tight deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a natural inclination for collaboration
• Strong attention to detail balanced with an awareness of the bigger picture

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