Financial Analyst

SMS Equipment is seeking a detail‑oriented, analytical, and proactive Analyst (internally titled Operations Analyst) to support our Fort McMurray Region. In this role, you will support operational excellence by delivering high‑quality financial analysis, reporting, forecasting, and audit coordination. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on financial accuracy, operational insight, and improving processes that drive strong business performance.

Work Location: Fort McMurray, AB
Salary: $110,00 - $120,000 annually
Work arrangement: Fixed on site – working 5 days a week from the office
Schedule: Monday to Friday

What You'll Do

• Perform weekly expense analysis, monthly forecasting, and P&L variance reviews for Operations Managers.
• Monitor service and parts margins and prepare management and ad hoc reports.
• Support annual budget preparation, including data review, template inputs, and fixed asset requirement gathering.
• Collaborate with branch leaders and Acheson Accounting to meet budget deadlines.
• Investigate and respond to internal and customer audit requests, ensuring leadership is informed.
• Plan, conduct, and support internal audits as required.
• Process CER documents, open and track fixed asset work orders, and coordinate annual fixed asset counts.
• Maintain procurement controls, ensuring policy compliance from requisition to receipt.
• Review weekly procurement workflows, resolve anomalies, and document items older than 30 days.
• Support additional projects to strengthen internal controls, procedures, and reporting.

What You Bring

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma (or equivalent) and a minimum of 5 years of related experience or a bachelor’s degree in business/commerce. Additional qualifications include:

• Previous accounting experience (e.g., AP/AR, variance analysis, forecasting, auditing, or financial reporting).
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and experience with Business Intelligence (BI) tools.
• Experienced with computerized accounting systems.
• Demonstrated financial analysis, audit, and business process improvement experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication, attention to detail, and follow‑up discipline.
• Ability to maintain organization, manage competing priorities, and support cross‑functional teams.

This position is classified as an Individual Contributor role in SMS Equipment’s competency framework, requiring demonstration of core competencies (customer focus, collaboration, and technical/functional expertise).

At SMS Equipment, safety is one of our core values and we care for each other, without exception. Our successful candidate is intrinsically motivated and committed to making safe choices when completing all tasks. 

This posting is for an existing vacancy within SMS Equipment. Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is hired. 

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected to proceed to the next stage of the recruitment process will be contacted.

At SMS Equipment, the right partnership makes everything possible. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. Join us and bring your expertise to an organization that values safety, authenticity, innovation, performance, and respect.

SMS Equipment offers rewarding careers in the heavy equipment industry across Canada. As the largest Komatsu dealer in North America, SMS Equipment gives you the opportunity to represent world-class quality in our product offerings and customer service. A few of the many benefits of working with SMS Equipment include competitive wages, comprehensive group benefits plan, and RRSP matching.