About the role
Looking for a career where you are challenged to think, continually learn, and collaborate with others? Applied Biological Materials Inc. is a Vancouver-based biotech company that develops and markets research reagents to the life science community and the biotech industry. In light of our rapid business expansion, abm is seeking a Financial Analyst to support both financial analysis and accounting reporting. This hybrid role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who enjoys combining accurate financial reporting **(accounting)**with analytical insights to support management decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Analysis & Accounting Reporting
- Prepare monthly management reports (actual vs. budget vs. prior year)
- Conduct variance analysis and provide clear, concise explanations
- Analyze revenue, gross margin, and operating expenses by department and product line
- Support annual budgeting and rolling forecast processes
- Assist with cash-flow forecasting and working-capital analysis
- Support pricing, cost, and margin analysis, including in-house vs. OEM products
- Prepare ad-hoc financial analysis to support management and strategic initiatives
- Perform full-cycle accounting tasks
Systems & Process Improvement
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Support accounting and ERP systems
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Assist with reporting automation, data validation, and process improvements
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Collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing, Operations, and HR
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Support enhancements to finance documentation and internal controls
Qualifications & Skills
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Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
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Strong Excel and PowerBI skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and basic financial modeling
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2–5 years of relevant accounting and/or financial analysis experience
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Solid understanding of accounting principles (ASPE)
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Experience with accounting or ERP systems
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High attention to detail with a strong analytical mindset
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Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders
Professional Designations (Assets)
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CPA (Canada) designation or CPA candidate
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CFA charter or CFA candidate
Work Location
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Onsite at our headquarters in Richmond, BC.
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The successful candidate must be available to start onsite from the first day of employment. No relocation allowance will be provided.
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We thank all applicants for interest in abm and the role. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
About Applied Biological Materials Inc.
Applied Biological Materials (abm) provides quality research reagents and custom services at incredible prices. We have an extensive product range to make abm your one-stop supplier for all your research needs: PCR, RT-PCR, qPCR, antibodies, siRNA, miRNA, CRISPR, stable cell lines, immortalized cell lines, growth factors, and various viral expression systems (adenovirus, lentivirus, AAV). If you can’t find what you need, please let us know; our R&D team will tailor to your needs. We also provide custom services for the more challenging or time-consuming parts of your research projects. Custom recombinant adenovirus, custom lentivirus, custom cloning, gene synthesis, protein production and sequencing services are a few examples of abm’s assortment of services available to you. Conducting research and making scientific discoveries shouldn’t cost you a fortune! abm is here to help!
About the role
Looking for a career where you are challenged to think, continually learn, and collaborate with others? Applied Biological Materials Inc. is a Vancouver-based biotech company that develops and markets research reagents to the life science community and the biotech industry. In light of our rapid business expansion, abm is seeking a Financial Analyst to support both financial analysis and accounting reporting. This hybrid role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who enjoys combining accurate financial reporting **(accounting)**with analytical insights to support management decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Analysis & Accounting Reporting
- Prepare monthly management reports (actual vs. budget vs. prior year)
- Conduct variance analysis and provide clear, concise explanations
- Analyze revenue, gross margin, and operating expenses by department and product line
- Support annual budgeting and rolling forecast processes
- Assist with cash-flow forecasting and working-capital analysis
- Support pricing, cost, and margin analysis, including in-house vs. OEM products
- Prepare ad-hoc financial analysis to support management and strategic initiatives
- Perform full-cycle accounting tasks
Systems & Process Improvement
-
Support accounting and ERP systems
-
Assist with reporting automation, data validation, and process improvements
-
Collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing, Operations, and HR
-
Support enhancements to finance documentation and internal controls
Qualifications & Skills
-
Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
-
Strong Excel and PowerBI skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and basic financial modeling
-
2–5 years of relevant accounting and/or financial analysis experience
-
Solid understanding of accounting principles (ASPE)
-
Experience with accounting or ERP systems
-
High attention to detail with a strong analytical mindset
-
Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders
Professional Designations (Assets)
-
CPA (Canada) designation or CPA candidate
-
CFA charter or CFA candidate
Work Location
-
Onsite at our headquarters in Richmond, BC.
-
The successful candidate must be available to start onsite from the first day of employment. No relocation allowance will be provided.
-
We thank all applicants for interest in abm and the role. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
About Applied Biological Materials Inc.
Applied Biological Materials (abm) provides quality research reagents and custom services at incredible prices. We have an extensive product range to make abm your one-stop supplier for all your research needs: PCR, RT-PCR, qPCR, antibodies, siRNA, miRNA, CRISPR, stable cell lines, immortalized cell lines, growth factors, and various viral expression systems (adenovirus, lentivirus, AAV). If you can’t find what you need, please let us know; our R&D team will tailor to your needs. We also provide custom services for the more challenging or time-consuming parts of your research projects. Custom recombinant adenovirus, custom lentivirus, custom cloning, gene synthesis, protein production and sequencing services are a few examples of abm’s assortment of services available to you. Conducting research and making scientific discoveries shouldn’t cost you a fortune! abm is here to help!