Financial Analyst

Financial Analyst – FP&A Reporting, Forecasting & Budgeting team, located in Stellarton or Dartmouth, Nova Scotia.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive budgeting and forecasting initiatives by enhancing and maintaining dynamic financial models and templates; analyze current methodologies to identify opportunities for optimization
• Conduct in-depth analysis of operational workflows to uncover inefficiencies and recommend data‑driven strategies for improved business performance across divisions
• Able to flex business acumen through the use of technical tools, requiring a strong business mindset with a knack to learn applications quickly
• Translate complex business needs into clear, actionable requirements through rigorous analysis and insightful recommendations
• Collaborate closely with cross‑functional stakeholders to map workflows, uncover pain points, and deliver financial templates that align with business objectives
• Analyze and interpret large, complex data sets with precision; bring a methodical approach to problem‑solving with a sharp attention to detail
• Demonstrate advanced proficiency in Excel (Power Query, VBA, complex formulas), with a proactive curiosity to learn additional applications such as KNIME
• Collaborate with the Finance FP&A team to design and refine robust, scalable budgeting and forecasting templates that support strategic financial planning
• Demonstrate strong enthusiasm for working with large and complex data sets, with a focus on building efficient, user‑friendly tools and repeatable processes for budget management
• Partner with Operations Finance, Merchandising Finance, and other key stakeholders to gather requirements and ensure alignment on template functionality and reporting needs
• Support ongoing process improvement by evaluating existing workflows and recommending solutions to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and scalability through advanced tools and technologies

Required Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Business or a related analytical field; ideally 2+ years of relevant experience, though strong new graduates are also encouraged to apply
• Solid understanding of the P&L Statement (Sales, Margin, Expenses)
• Demonstrated experience in gathering business requirements, reengineering processes, or developing business tools/templates—gained through professional roles, internships, or academic projects
• Innate interest in problem solving by seeking out process improvements
• Strong analytical skills, business mindset, and attention to detail
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Power Query, VBA, complex formulas)
• Ability to quickly learn and apply new technologies
• Familiarity with KNIME or similar data workflow tools is a strong asset