Financial Analyst I -12 Month Limited Term Employment

Reporting to the Finance Manager of Operations for Seaspan Vancouver Shipyards, the Financial Analyst I play a foundational role within a finance department, assisting with various financial activities and analysis. You will be responsible for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting financial data to provide insights and recommendations to management for informed decision-making. This entry-level position offers an opportunity to gain valuable experience in financial analysis and to contribute to the success of the organization. This role will interact regularly with senior finance professionals individuals and management in Engineering and other groups.

Note: This is a 12-month limited term employment with eligible benefits and 3 weeks’ vacation. This position qualifies for an optional hybrid work schedule after 90 days of onsite work and onboarding. Employee will be subject to the terms of the Flexible Work Policy Agreement.

What You'Ll Do

• Assist in the preparation of financial reports, including labour report and finance statements, 
• Assist with annual budgeting process and quarterly forecasts for both operational overhead as well as chargeable project hours.
• Runs weekly labour reports, providing analytical commentary.
• Conduct variance analysis to identify key drivers of financial performance and to assess budgetary compliance.
• Assist in the development of financial models to evaluate business scenarios and to support strategic initiatives.
• Research cost variances against monthly spend, budget, and forecasts
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather relevant data and to ensure alignment with financial objectives. 
• Assist in the development and report of Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s)
• Performs additional ad hoc analyses and other duties as assigned

What You'Ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics or Finance
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modeling techniques.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Minimum of 2 years of accounting and financial analysis experience.

Why you’ll love working here

• This role provides you a very competitive salary in line with the successful candidate’s experience. 
• We also provide the best-in-class health and wellness benefits package for this position, including things such as extended health care (i.e. paramedical services for massage therapy,  speech therapy, mental health coverage, physiotherapy, and more), dental care, vision care, $500 personal spending account, and an Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP). 
• This position qualifies for an optional hybrid work schedule. 
• Free on-site gym. 
• Parking is included and to assist those that are using transit, we operate a complimentary shuttle bus Monday through Friday with various pick up and drop off points around North Vancouver. 

The estimated salary for this position is $73,800 - $90,200. In determining final salary, Seaspan considers many factors including the successful Candidate’s skillset and experience as well as position location and internal equity. The final base salary offer will be at the Company’s sole discretion and presented as part of a competitive total compensation package.

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Seaspan Shipyards is one of North America’s most modern shipyards and unique in its ability to provide a complete range of services including new construction, conversion, refit, repair and life-cycle maintenance work for Canada’s Coast Guard and Navy as well as commercial vessels including cruise-ships and deep-sea vessels. Seaspan Shipyards operations include Vancouver Shipyards, Vancouver Drydock and Victoria Shipyards.  

To learn more, visit our website: www.seaspan.com  

This position may involve defense articles and/or technical data regulated by the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and the U.S. Arms Export Control Act. In compliance with ITAR, the successful candidate will be subject to a security clearance through the Canadian Controlled Goods Program as regulated by the Controlled Goods Regulations and Defense Production Act. The successful candidate will be required to maintain their security clearance throughout their employment in this position.

Seaspan is committed to Employment Equity, supports diversity in the workplace, and encourages applications from all qualified individuals including, women, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, and persons with disabilities. If you require any accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition team at recruit@seaspan.com for confidential support. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible environment.