Financial Analyst

The Financial Analyst will report to the Senior Manager of Corporate FP&A and will work alongside key individuals in the finance function including the VP of FP&A, Corporate Controller and Chief Financial Officer. The ideal candidate will bring a strong accounting and finance background, demonstrated analytical rigor and a keen interest in JDI’s operating businesses. This position is based at our Head Office location in Saint John, New Brunswick. 

• Provide analysis and insights which guide company decisions related to funding, budget allocation, capital investments and strategic direction
• Create impact by partnering with business leaders across the enterprise to analyze performance and solve unique problems
• Present complex information in an impactful manner to a high-profile audience
• Leverage best in class forecasting and visualization tools to surface valuable insights
• Drive period review, annual budget and long-term plan processes and prepare related analytics
• Continually track and update analyses for changing forecasts and capital plans
• Play a key role on company-specific initiatives and analysis in coordination with business leads
• Monitor and report on industry / market data relevant to finance team and business management 

• Bachelor's University Degree or higher
• 3-5 years of accounting and/or finance experience
• Chartered Professional Accounting (CPA) designation or in progress preferred
• Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation or in progress considered an asset
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, with a strong aptitude in MS Excel and PowerPoint
• Familiarity with JD Edwards, TM1 and/or Power BI considered an asset
• A creative thinker with an aptitude for analyzing complex problems from multiple perspectives
• Able to derive insights from data that can drive action in the organization
• Capable of establishing strong, trusting relationships with key stakeholders across various functions
• Equipped with a strong understanding of financial statements and accounting principles
• Experienced with financial systems, forecasting and financial modeling