Financial Analyst
Top Benefits
About the role
Well-rounded FP&A role with a very interesting and complex organization in the scientific research sector. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to contribute to a growing and evolving FP&A function and who enjoys building, automating, and improving. Candidates must have at least 5 years relevant and progressive work experience. Financial designation (CPA, CFA, etc.) or Master’s degree (MBA-Finance, etc.) is preferred.
Who- the Company:
Our client is a highly reputable and innovative company based in Vancouver with a long history, approximately 600 employees, and exciting projects on the go. The company has a fun-loving yet hard-working corporate culture, with very intelligent, creative, and passionate people. If you are an Analyst with 5+ years relevant work experience, this could be the place for you!
What- the Role:
Our client seeking a new Financial Analyst. This is a newly created permanent headcount on the team. The new FA will report into the FP&A leader and will also collaborate with the CFO and others on the accounting & finance team. The FA will support budgeting, forecasting & forecasting, KPI creation & KPI analysis, etc. The FA will build out financial models, and will take care of scheduled and ad hoc requests for reports and analysis.
The organization uses an ERP and an integrated FP&A system. The FA will be using the financial system, Excel, and other tools to provide in-depth, wide-breadth, and long-range analytical findings to support the senior leadership team with strategic business decisions. This role involves business partnering and collaboration across all departments/business units.
SWIM will provide interested candidates with a very thorough job description outlining the responsibilities and accountabilities.
Who- the Candidate:
We are looking for an individual with at least 5 years of relevant and progressive experience in accounting and/or finance, including at least 3 years specializing in FP&A. Qualifications such as designations (CPA, CFA, CMA, etc.) or Master degrees are viewed very favourably by this organization, but candidates with impressive and highly relevant work experience who do not yet have any qualifications beyond an undergraduate degree will also be considered.
We are looking for people who are proactive, self-motivated, inquisitive, innovative, creative, and business minded . The successful candidate for this role will have excellent communication skills (written and verbal) with the ability to build from scratch based on their understanding of business needs- keeping in mind the big picture of yesterday, today, and tomorrow.
Robust systems savvy is a requirement for this role- candidates must have hands-on experience using a variety of financial systems ( ERPs , financial planning software, BI and/or AI and/or data visualization tools , etc.). Advanced proficiency in Excel is required. We’re looking for an FA who loves process improvement, automation, and efficiency, and who can directly support the ongoing optimization of the company’s use of their financial systems.
How Much:
Competitive base salary commensurate with level of skills, experience, and education/qualifications- in the range of $82,000 to $92,000. The company will provide their new Financial Analyst with a solid overall compensation package, including a pension plan, paid vacation and sick days, professional development and relevant education support, excellent health, dental, & vision benefits, and other perks.
Where:
Working 4 or 5 days a week in the Vancouver office, with option to work from home 1 day a week. This organization is based in Vancouver, NOT in the downtown core. Not close to rapid transit- accessible by bus or car.
When & How to Apply:
Swim Recruiting will be presenting the profiles of short-listed candidates directly to the hiring manager. If you already have a Recruiter at SWIM, please reach out very soon. If you do not yet have a contact at Swim Recruiting, please hit ‘APPLY’ to send us your resume (preferably in MS Word format as it works best with our internal systems but PDF is also fine). Thank you!
About Swim Recruiting
Founded in 2007, Swim Recruiting is Vancouver’s leading recruitment consultancy providing Job Seekers and People Seekers with Permanent and Contract recruitment services in Information Technology, HR, Supply Chain, Operations and Finance & Accounting.
The Swim Team is made up of highly talented, knowledgeable and experienced Recruitment Professionals who are passionate about recruiting and take pride in working in partnership with you to ensure the best possible long-term match in the recruitment process.
By utilizing the latest recruitment tools, and bringing a modern, flexible, and personalised approach to the process, Swim Recruiting is not just an agency, but a complete Recruitment Intelligence Solution for your individual needs.
Take the plunge with us today.
Financial Analyst
Top Benefits
About the role
Well-rounded FP&A role with a very interesting and complex organization in the scientific research sector. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to contribute to a growing and evolving FP&A function and who enjoys building, automating, and improving. Candidates must have at least 5 years relevant and progressive work experience. Financial designation (CPA, CFA, etc.) or Master’s degree (MBA-Finance, etc.) is preferred.
Who- the Company:
Our client is a highly reputable and innovative company based in Vancouver with a long history, approximately 600 employees, and exciting projects on the go. The company has a fun-loving yet hard-working corporate culture, with very intelligent, creative, and passionate people. If you are an Analyst with 5+ years relevant work experience, this could be the place for you!
What- the Role:
Our client seeking a new Financial Analyst. This is a newly created permanent headcount on the team. The new FA will report into the FP&A leader and will also collaborate with the CFO and others on the accounting & finance team. The FA will support budgeting, forecasting & forecasting, KPI creation & KPI analysis, etc. The FA will build out financial models, and will take care of scheduled and ad hoc requests for reports and analysis.
The organization uses an ERP and an integrated FP&A system. The FA will be using the financial system, Excel, and other tools to provide in-depth, wide-breadth, and long-range analytical findings to support the senior leadership team with strategic business decisions. This role involves business partnering and collaboration across all departments/business units.
SWIM will provide interested candidates with a very thorough job description outlining the responsibilities and accountabilities.
Who- the Candidate:
We are looking for an individual with at least 5 years of relevant and progressive experience in accounting and/or finance, including at least 3 years specializing in FP&A. Qualifications such as designations (CPA, CFA, CMA, etc.) or Master degrees are viewed very favourably by this organization, but candidates with impressive and highly relevant work experience who do not yet have any qualifications beyond an undergraduate degree will also be considered.
We are looking for people who are proactive, self-motivated, inquisitive, innovative, creative, and business minded . The successful candidate for this role will have excellent communication skills (written and verbal) with the ability to build from scratch based on their understanding of business needs- keeping in mind the big picture of yesterday, today, and tomorrow.
Robust systems savvy is a requirement for this role- candidates must have hands-on experience using a variety of financial systems ( ERPs , financial planning software, BI and/or AI and/or data visualization tools , etc.). Advanced proficiency in Excel is required. We’re looking for an FA who loves process improvement, automation, and efficiency, and who can directly support the ongoing optimization of the company’s use of their financial systems.
How Much:
Competitive base salary commensurate with level of skills, experience, and education/qualifications- in the range of $82,000 to $92,000. The company will provide their new Financial Analyst with a solid overall compensation package, including a pension plan, paid vacation and sick days, professional development and relevant education support, excellent health, dental, & vision benefits, and other perks.
Where:
Working 4 or 5 days a week in the Vancouver office, with option to work from home 1 day a week. This organization is based in Vancouver, NOT in the downtown core. Not close to rapid transit- accessible by bus or car.
When & How to Apply:
Swim Recruiting will be presenting the profiles of short-listed candidates directly to the hiring manager. If you already have a Recruiter at SWIM, please reach out very soon. If you do not yet have a contact at Swim Recruiting, please hit ‘APPLY’ to send us your resume (preferably in MS Word format as it works best with our internal systems but PDF is also fine). Thank you!
About Swim Recruiting
Founded in 2007, Swim Recruiting is Vancouver’s leading recruitment consultancy providing Job Seekers and People Seekers with Permanent and Contract recruitment services in Information Technology, HR, Supply Chain, Operations and Finance & Accounting.
The Swim Team is made up of highly talented, knowledgeable and experienced Recruitment Professionals who are passionate about recruiting and take pride in working in partnership with you to ensure the best possible long-term match in the recruitment process.
By utilizing the latest recruitment tools, and bringing a modern, flexible, and personalised approach to the process, Swim Recruiting is not just an agency, but a complete Recruitment Intelligence Solution for your individual needs.
Take the plunge with us today.