Senior Financial Analyst
On-siteVancouver, British Columbia, Canada or Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
Job Summary
Build annual budgets and rolling forecasts while tracking performance against plan. Review purchase approvals and expenses to ensure alignment with budget and financial controls. Monitor cash flow, working capital, and liquidity across entities, flagging risks and opportunities early. Develop financial models and scenario analyses to support investment and operational decisions. Prepare variance analysis and KPI reports to translate financial data into actionable guidance for leadership and the Board. Research R&D tax credits, grants, and incentives to inform strategic decisions. Partner with cross-functional teams to provide analysis that drives day-to-day and strategic choices within a multi-entity, multi-currency environment.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
- 5+ years of experience in financial analysis, FP&A, or a comparable finance role
- Working familiarity with accounting rules (IFRS / GAAP) and how they affect financial reporting and analysis
- Demonstrated experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling
- Ability to implement or quickly learn new FP&A tools
- Advanced Excel and financial-modelling skills
- Experience with an ERP / accounting system (e.g. SAP)
- Strong research skills and intellectual curiosity, with the initiative to investigate credits, grants, and regulatory topics independently
- Excellent analytical, communication, and business-partnering skills
- High attention to detail
Desired Qualifications
- CFA, ACA/ACCA/CIMA, CPA, CMA, or MBA (or active progress toward one)
- Experience in a high-growth, venture-backed startup or scale-up, ideally in hardware, robotics, deep tech, or manufacturing
- Familiarity with R&D tax credits, grants, or incentive programmes relevant to the business
- Experience supporting a multi-entity or multi-currency group as an embedded finance partner
- Familiarity with FP&A, reporting, or data-visualization tools
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