FINANCIAL ANALYST at MPE a division of Englobe

• Position: FINANCIAL ANALYST
• ID No: 1-1563
• Location: Lethbridge

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Financial Controller, the Financial Analyst will join a growing team focused on supporting operations through monthly reporting and accounting cycles. The candidate will be responsible to provide centralized day to day support, and complete tasks as assigned. This could include:

• Analyze the financial aspects of projects and interpret the results. Ensure that revenue recognition complies with applicable accounting standards.
• Conduct monthly variance analysis between actual results and forecasts/budgets, identifying underlying causes.
• Prepare monthly and ad hoc management reports as requested.
• Collaborate with the billing team to obtain visibility into the financial health of projects.
• Provide support to the billing team, including preparing invoices and / or approving invoices.
• Prepare journal entries and assist with month-end close process.
• Review and approve expense claims, making or requesting corrections when necessary.
• Perform any other related tasks assigned by the Controller.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• 1 to 3 years of relevant experience
• Proficiency in Excel
• Strong analytical skills
• Team-oriented with a strong focus on collaboration, good interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of Vantage Point – Deltek ERP software (an asset)
• Accounting in a service-based industry (an asset)