Financial Analyst - Kelowna, BC
About the role
Financial Analyst - Kelowna, BC
About Us:
Paladin Security Group is a leading provider of integrated security solutions in Canada and the USA, dedicated to ensuring the safety and security of our clients. We are committed to innovation, professional development, and creating a supportive work environment.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly motivated Financial Analyst to join our dynamic finance team starting in 2025. This role is ideal for a candidate who brings strong technical and social skills in equal measure. On the technical side you must have familiarity with Excel; preferably be proficient in keyboard shortcuts, formulae, and pivot tables. From a business partnering perspective, you must be able to communicate confidently and clearly with stakeholders who are often part of the leadership team. Above all else, you must bring a willingness and curiosity to learn, as you will play a key role in advancing our performance tracking, pricing on bids for new work, and engaging with branch personnel to support operations across the business.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain and enhance our financial reporting suite to provide insightful analysis.
- Partner with business development and operation teams on pricing for new work.
- Develop strong working relationships with operations and the wider finance team.
- Conduct ad hoc financial analyses to support various business initiatives.
- Learn and apply Power BI and SQL to improve reporting capabilities and data analysis.
- Support month-end closing activities and assist in preparing financial statements.
- Assist in the preparation of annual budgets, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Science, Engineering, or related field.
- CPA is not required.
- 1-3 years of Finance experience preferred.
- Working proficiency in Microsoft Excel (keyboard shortcuts, formulae, and pivot tables) and the wider Microsoft suite (PPT, Word, Outlook, Teams, etc.)
- Familiarity with financial concepts and reporting.
- Excited to learn new tools and technologies, including Power BI and SQL.
- Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail. You could be a detective in another life.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- A supportive and collaborative work environment with high high-performing FP&A team.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
Compensation - $50,000-$65,000/ per year, depending on experience
What We Offer:
- A supportive and collaborative work environment within a high-performing FP&A team.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
Paladin Security: Making the World a Safer and Friendlier Place because we CARE!
The Paladin Difference starts with our people; we're the best because we hire the best. We believe in promoting from within, respecting people and their differences, providing high quality service and always having fun! If you think you have what it takes to join our team, we want to meet you!
About Paladin Security
As one of Canada's Best Managed Companies, boasting Canada's 10 Most Admired Corporate Cultures, Paladin is Canada's leading security company, with services and superior expertise that span all types of protection. Our outstanding people, ongoing training, state-of-the-art technology, advanced monitoring stations and passion for customer service excellence enable us to provide the most responsive and effective customer service in the industry.
About Us
Paladin was established in 1976 to provide basic Security Officer services. From modest beginnings with four employees and one contract, Paladin has grown into one of the largest security companies in Canada with offices from coast to coast.
Our Mission
Paladin's mission is to provide our clients with the finest security services and products available. With our extensive range of products and services, we care for our clients' safety and security. We strive to provide the very best in quality, and therefore commit to investing heavily into the selection, training, support, supervision and personal development of our people.
Financial Analyst - Kelowna, BC
About the role
Financial Analyst - Kelowna, BC
About Us:
Paladin Security Group is a leading provider of integrated security solutions in Canada and the USA, dedicated to ensuring the safety and security of our clients. We are committed to innovation, professional development, and creating a supportive work environment.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly motivated Financial Analyst to join our dynamic finance team starting in 2025. This role is ideal for a candidate who brings strong technical and social skills in equal measure. On the technical side you must have familiarity with Excel; preferably be proficient in keyboard shortcuts, formulae, and pivot tables. From a business partnering perspective, you must be able to communicate confidently and clearly with stakeholders who are often part of the leadership team. Above all else, you must bring a willingness and curiosity to learn, as you will play a key role in advancing our performance tracking, pricing on bids for new work, and engaging with branch personnel to support operations across the business.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain and enhance our financial reporting suite to provide insightful analysis.
- Partner with business development and operation teams on pricing for new work.
- Develop strong working relationships with operations and the wider finance team.
- Conduct ad hoc financial analyses to support various business initiatives.
- Learn and apply Power BI and SQL to improve reporting capabilities and data analysis.
- Support month-end closing activities and assist in preparing financial statements.
- Assist in the preparation of annual budgets, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Science, Engineering, or related field.
- CPA is not required.
- 1-3 years of Finance experience preferred.
- Working proficiency in Microsoft Excel (keyboard shortcuts, formulae, and pivot tables) and the wider Microsoft suite (PPT, Word, Outlook, Teams, etc.)
- Familiarity with financial concepts and reporting.
- Excited to learn new tools and technologies, including Power BI and SQL.
- Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail. You could be a detective in another life.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- A supportive and collaborative work environment with high high-performing FP&A team.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
Compensation - $50,000-$65,000/ per year, depending on experience
What We Offer:
- A supportive and collaborative work environment within a high-performing FP&A team.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
Paladin Security: Making the World a Safer and Friendlier Place because we CARE!
The Paladin Difference starts with our people; we're the best because we hire the best. We believe in promoting from within, respecting people and their differences, providing high quality service and always having fun! If you think you have what it takes to join our team, we want to meet you!
About Paladin Security
As one of Canada's Best Managed Companies, boasting Canada's 10 Most Admired Corporate Cultures, Paladin is Canada's leading security company, with services and superior expertise that span all types of protection. Our outstanding people, ongoing training, state-of-the-art technology, advanced monitoring stations and passion for customer service excellence enable us to provide the most responsive and effective customer service in the industry.
About Us
Paladin was established in 1976 to provide basic Security Officer services. From modest beginnings with four employees and one contract, Paladin has grown into one of the largest security companies in Canada with offices from coast to coast.
Our Mission
Paladin's mission is to provide our clients with the finest security services and products available. With our extensive range of products and services, we care for our clients' safety and security. We strive to provide the very best in quality, and therefore commit to investing heavily into the selection, training, support, supervision and personal development of our people.