Senior Financial Analyst
The Senior Financial Analyst provides financial analysis, business partnering, and decision support to operational and leadership teams within a mining environment. Key tasks include leading annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-range financial plans while delivering actionable business insights.
- On-site
- Saskatoon, SK
- Posted Aug 20, 2026
- 1 position
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Job summary
Senior Financial Analyst – 2026-102 Eldorado Gold Saskatchewan | Foran (TSX:ELD) is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join our growing McIlvenna Bay team. This is a full-time position based at our Saskatoon office working Monday-Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Eldorado Gold Saskatchewan | Foran is advancing the McIlvenna Bay project, a cornerstone asset and one of the most significant copper development projects in Canada. With commercial production expected in mid-2026, this world-class deposit contains copper, zinc, gold, and silver – key metals for the global transition to green energy. We are committed to sustainable development, environmental protection, and building strong communities. We believe in empowering our people, fostering a culture of growth, and creating opportunities for meaningful careers as we build the mines of the future. The Senior Financial Analyst is responsible for providing financial analysis, business partnering, and decision support to operational and leadership teams within a mining environment. This role supports budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, cost management, and performance analysis while delivering insights that drive operational performance and business value. The position works closely with operational leaders, technical teams, and finance stakeholders to improve financial visibility, support strategic decision-making, and strengthen financial discipline across the organization. Job Responsibilities: * Lead the preparation and coordination of annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-range financial plans for the operational site * Develop detailed financial models and scenarios to support operational and strategic decision-making * Analyze forecast variances and provide recommendations to improve financial performance and predictability * Support rolling forecasts and continuously improving forecasting accuracy * Provide financial analysis and reporting related to production, operating costs, capital expenditure, and business performance * Analyze key operational drivers including production volumes, unit costs, productivity metrics, and cost trends * Prepare monthly management reports, variance analysis, and performance presentations for leadership teams and corporate team. * Translate financial information into actionable business insights * Partner with operational, technical, maintenance, supply chain, and leadership teams to support business objectives * Provide financial guidance and challenge assumptions to improve decision quality and resource allocation * Support cost control initiatives and identify opportunities for operational efficiencies * Participate in operational meetings to provide financial insights and support * Monitor and analyze operating costs, identifying risks, opportunities, and cost drivers * Support capital project evaluation, business case development, and investment analysis * Track capital expenditures and provide analysis on project performance and spend trends * Assist with economic analysis and financial evaluation of operational initiatives * Ensure compliance with financial policies, internal controls, and accounting standards * Support month-end close activities, accrual processes, and reconciliations as required * Assist with audit requirements and ensure integrity of financial information * Identify and implement process improvements to strengthen financial processes and reporting quality * Support ERP systems, reporting tools, and financial data integrity initiatives * Develop and automate reporting processes to improve efficiency and quality of information * Participate in finance transformation and process improvement initiatives * Promote continuous improvement across financial planning and analysis activities Job Qualifications and Skills: * Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Commerce, or related field * Professional accounting designation (CPA or equivalent) preferred * 7+ years of progressive finance, accounting, or financial planning experience * Experience within mining, industrial, manufacturing, energy, or capital-intensive industries preferred * Strong experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and performance analysis * Experience working with ERP systems and financial reporting tools * Strong financial modeling and analytical capabilities * Advanced budgeting and forecasting skills * Business partnering and stakeholder management * Strong communication and presentation abilities * Understanding of operational cost drivers and business performance metrics * High attention to detail and problem-solving capability * Ability to work effectively in fast-paced operational environments * Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial systems The successful applicant will be required to successfully complete a financial clearance check as a condition of employment. Compensation and Benefits: We offer a competitive salary range of $98,000 - $110,000/year based on experience and qualifications, along with an annual discretionary short-term incentive award at a percentage of base salary, rewarding exceptional contributions to team and company success. * Employer paid health, dental, and vision insurance * Life and disability insurance * RRSP with company match * Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP) with Company Match Eldorado Gold Saskatchewan is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce as we move into our next phase of growth. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to self-declare when submitting applications and resumes. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, you must be legally able to work in Canada. The McIlvenna Bay Project site is a drug and alcohol-free workplace. Due to the safety-sensitive nature of this position and the remote work environment, candidates must successfully complete a pre-employment medical assessment, which includes drug and alcohol testing, as a condition of employment. Deadline for applications to be submitted is: September 8, 2026 www.foranmining.com/careers [http://www.foranmining.com/careers]
What you’ll do
The Senior Financial Analyst provides financial analysis, business partnering, and decision support to operational and leadership teams within a mining environment. Key tasks include leading annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-range financial plans while delivering actionable business insights.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field, with a professional accounting designation (CPA) preferred. A minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in finance or accounting, preferably within the mining or industrial sector, is required.
Benefits
• Health insurance • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Life insurance • Disability insurance • RRSP with company match • Employee Share Purchase Plan
Listed skills
- CommunicationPreferred
- Financial analysisPreferred
Other relevant skills
Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.
- Financial analysis
- Budgeting
- Forecasting
- Financial modeling
- Cost management
- Performance analysis
- Business partnering
- Financial reporting
- Capital expenditure analysis
- ERP systems
- Data integrity
- Strategic decision-making
- Variance analysis
- Accounting standards
- Process improvement
- Communication
- Investment Analysis
- Business Metrics
- Cost Control
- Operational Performance Management
- Strategic Decision Making
- Management Reporting
- Supply Chain
- Financial Policy
- Month-End Closing
- Business Objectives
- Reporting Processes
- Variance Analysis
- Project Performance
- Project Evaluation
- Microsoft Excel
- Accounting
- Standard Accounting Practices
- Accruals
- Auditing
- Cost Management
- Business Case
- Internal Controls
- Business Partnering
- Business Valuation
- Capital Expenditure
- Continuous Improvement Process
- Decision Support Systems
- Economics
- Economic Analysis
- Enterprise Resource Planning
- Finance
- Financial Systems
- Financial Analysis
- Financial Data
Job areas
- Finance & Accounting
- Energy
- Management & Leadership
- Engineering
- Financial Analyst
- Financial Analyst (General)
- Financial Analysts
- Financial and Investment Analysts
Additional details
- Minimum education
- Professional degree
- Minimum experience
- 5+ years
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
