Analyst, Heartland Finance

At Inter Pipeline, we are building a team of innovators and problem solvers with diverse backgrounds and skill sets. We cultivate opportunities to get to know each other better and collaborate more effectively. In every part of our organization, you will find people with a sense of purpose and a shared ethos - motivated, engaged, exploring new ideas and pushing for continuous improvements in everything we do. We believe teamwork is core to our success, and in that spirit you will work closely with leaders and team members. This is a great opportunity to amplify your purpose and contribute to meaningful, challenging work at the forefront of the energy sector.

Bring your passion, your ideas, and let's do this.

Description

The Business Analyst in the Finance Department is responsible for providing strategic insights and data-driven recommendations through forecasting, planning, and financial analysis. This role will support the finance team in developing budgets, forecasts, dashboards and financial models, as well as analyzing key performance metrics to drive business decisions. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a passion for turning data into actionable insights.

Key Activities and Responsibilities:

• Forecasting & Planning: Develop and maintain financial models to support forecasting and planning processes, including monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasts.
• Budget Management: Assist in the preparation, monitoring, and analysis of budgets, ensuring alignment with the company’s strategic goals.
• Financial Analysis: Conduct variance analysis, identifying key drivers of performance against budget and forecast, and provide actionable insights to management.
• Data Analytics: Utilize data analysis tools to extract, analyze, and visualize data from various sources to support business decisions and identify trends.
• Scenario Planning: Conduct scenario and sensitivity analyses to assess the impact of different business decisions and external factors on financial performance.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with other departments, such as Commercial & Operations, to gather data, validate assumptions, and align financial strategies.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to enhance financial processes, tools, and systems to improve accuracy and efficiency in forecasting and reporting.
  
  
  

Education, Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field. Master’s degree or MBA is a plus.
• 3-5 years of experience in financial analysis, forecasting, budgeting, or a similar analytical role, preferably within the finance department of a medium to large-sized company.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced modeling skills. Experience with financial planning software (e.g., SAP, Hyperion, Anaplan) is a plus.
• Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) and data analysis techniques.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets and provide clear recommendations.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present data and insights to non-financial stakeholders.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in work.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  
  
  

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in scenario planning and financial modeling, specifically dashboard creation.
• Understanding of financial statements and key financial metrics.
  
  
  

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a dynamic and growing finance team that plays a key role in shaping the company’s strategic direction.
• Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and influence decision-making.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.
  
  
  

Schedule:

Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week.

As this position is identified as security sensitive, employment of a final candidate will be conditional upon completion of pre-employment criminal background check assessments with satisfactory results.

While diversity is a fact, inclusion is the act of recognizing the value of our differences and leveraging them for the betterment of our organization. At Inter Pipeline, we are dedicated to building an inclusive and equitable workplace that values, represents, and supports the communities in which we work. We are committed to maintaining a respectful workplace and we are building a culture that supports the diverse needs of our employees. We welcome applications from all individuals including those who are Indigenous, racialized, of varied abilities and ethnicities, members of gender and sexually diverse communities, as well as with any other dimension of diversity.