Senior Financial Analyst
- Saint John, NB
- On-site
- Posted Aug 25, 2026
- 1 position
$78,048–$105,365 / year
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- Employment type
- Full-time
- Experience level
- Senior · 5+ years
- Minimum education
- Bachelor’s degree
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
Job summary
The Senior Financial Analyst will support senior management and operational teams by delivering accurate financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting. They are responsible for designing reporting tools, performing scenario modeling, and providing actionable business insights to drive performance.
Job details
As a Senior Financial Analyst, you will be a key member of the finance team reporting to the Manager of Finance. You will support Senior Management, Finance teams, Operational Groups, Information Technology, and Governance and Intelligence teams through the delivery of financial analysis, management reporting, and business insights. Your goal will be to provide accurate financial reporting, planning, forecasting, and decision-support solutions that help drive business performance. Your success will be measured by your ability to deliver meaningful analysis, develop efficient reporting tools, support budgeting and forecasting processes, and provide actionable insights that enable informed business decisions. What We Offer Work Environment – Work in our beautiful home office building with access to a fitness facility, onsite nurse, and a café Competitive Compensation – Including an annual bonus plan, pension plan, and parking allowance Flexible Benefits Plan – In effect from day one and offers three levels of coverage to select from to meet your unique, personal needs Paid Vacation – Plus an annual option to purchase additional vacation, too Wellness Support – With an annual wellness allowance, paid personal care days and a 24/7 Employee & Family Assistance Program Opportunity to give back to some amazing causes in our community – Choose when and where to make an impact with a paid volunteer day, company volunteer opportunities, and a donation matching program Your Responsibilities Support corporate leaders with financial reporting, including preparing and presenting budgets, forecasts, and analysis of results Prepare consolidated financial reports for management, including monthly forecasts, cost stewardship reports, annual budgets, and the five-year plan Prepare consolidated financial reports for quarterly Audit and Finance Committee and Board meetings Analyze consolidated financial results and perform scenario and sensitivity modelling to support decision-making Collaborate with Treasury to prepare required and ad hoc reports for external stakeholders Identify opportunities to simplify, automate, and enhance reporting and analytical processes while reducing risk and increasing business insight Design, develop, and maintain reports and reporting enhancements using Cognos tools Develop planning, budgeting, and forecasting tools and document related processes using Excel and Cognos platforms Your Skills Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail Strong knowledge of accounting, financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting principles Excellent knowledge of financial systems, reporting processes, and technology, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Office applications Experience with Cognos Analytics, Planning Analytics, or similar reporting and database tools is considered an asset Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels of the organization Proven ability to manage competing priorities, balance routine and ad hoc requests, and thrive in a fast-paced team environment Your Experience Post-secondary degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline CPA designation, or an advanced degree in Accounting or Finance, is required Demonstrated progression of responsibility through accounting and/or finance experience The expected salary range for this position is $78,048 - $105,365. Placement within the range will be based on relevant experience, qualifications and skills. Irving Oil is committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive work environment. We thrive on the good energy that’s created when our people from different backgrounds, identities, cultures and experiences share their unique perspectives. Diversity is key to our success and inclusion is everyone’s responsibility. Job Requirements - Work Experience Job Requirements - Education
What you’ll do
The Senior Financial Analyst will support senior management and operational teams by delivering accurate financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting. They are responsible for designing reporting tools, performing scenario modeling, and providing actionable business insights to drive performance.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a post-secondary degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance, with a CPA designation or advanced degree required. Proven experience in accounting or finance with strong proficiency in Excel and reporting tools like Cognos is essential.
Benefits
• Annual bonus plan • Pension plan • Parking allowance • Flexible benefits plan • Paid vacation • Wellness allowance • Paid personal care days • Employee & family assistance program • Paid volunteer day • Donation matching program • Fitness facility • Onsite nurse • Café
Listed skills
- Problem solving · Preferred
- Data analysis · Preferred
- Microsoft Excel · Preferred
- Communication · Preferred
- Financial analysis · Preferred
Other relevant skills
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- Financial analysis
- Management reporting
- Budgeting
- Forecasting
- Financial modeling
- Scenario modeling
- Sensitivity modeling
- Cost stewardship
- Data analysis
- Cognos analytics
- Planning analytics
- Microsoft excel
- Accounting principles
- Problem-solving
- Communication
- Process automation
- Ad Hoc Reporting
- Workplace Inclusivity
- Management Reporting
- Reporting Processes
- Advanced Analytics
- Business Decisions
- Planning
- Microsoft Excel
- Accounting
- Auditing
- Management
- Decision Making
- Information Technology
- Decision Support Systems
- Finance
- Financial Systems
- Financial Analysis
- Financial Planning
- Financial Statements
- Oil and Gas
- Governance
- Problem Solving
- Microsoft Office
- Personal Care
- Verbal Communication Skills
- Reporting Tools
- Detail Oriented
Job areas
- Finance & Accounting
- Management & Leadership
- Data & Analytics
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