Financial Analyst

We are looking for a self-starter, creative problem solver, and strong communicator who thrives on new challenges and has an achievement-oriented mindset.  You will have a keen interest in continuous improvement and bringing innovation and automation to the capital planning process.

What you will do:

• Partner with mill operations leaders to maintain capital projects and status of projects
• Liaise with project managers to track project progress, actual costs, forecasts and changes supplied by procurement, construction, planning, and engineering
• Analyze project spend variances between budgets and forecasts. Inform project management including operations leaders and finance teams about cost trends and propose appropriate recommendations
• Produce month end capital reporting, including major capital reports and analysis
• Support the capital projects development and review, budgets and payback analysis
• Work with project managers to ensure post-implementation reviews are conducted and project effectiveness is measured and reported on a timely basis
• Smartsheet Subject Matter Expert
• Capital vs expense determinations
• Maintain the Approved for Expense (AFE) documentation process
• Support the accounting team to ensure accounting and finance activities related to month-end close and general accounting are completed accurately, and efficiently
• Facilitate the development of long-range capital plans
• Special projects and other duties as assigned.

What Qualifications, Education, Experience, Skills you will need:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting
• 3 years of related experience
• Understanding and working knowledge of accounting processes, procedures, and internal controls
• Strong skills in the use of and an ability to learn the use of technology and tools related to finance, project management, and reporting
• Strong research and analysis skills
• Ability to adapt quickly and learn new tasks independently
• Excellent organization skills
• Ability to communicate and train peers on new processes and approaches
• Ability to manage competing priorities
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with enterprise project management suites, Oracle EBS, Smartsheet, and BI reporting is considered an asset

Other competencies you should have:

• Project Management
• Written and Oral Communication
• Interpersonal Skills
• Analytical thinking
• Teamwork
• Change agile

Our highly competitive compensation package and outstanding benefits include:

• Benefits starting Day 1
• Competitive starting pay
• On-the-job training
• A culture that strongly believes in promoting from within
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision 
• 401k with company matching & retirement contribution
• Employee Stock Purchase plan
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid vacations and holidays
• Employee Assistance Program

Invitation to Apply:

If you are ready to build your career in a company that thrives on growth, a safe work environment, rewarding work, challenge, and opportunity, come build your career with us at West Fraser: www.westfraser.com

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please apply through our online application process as resumes will not be accepted at the site. No phone inquiries, please.

Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check, and a drug screen test.

West Fraser is a diversified wood products company producing lumber, OSB, LVL, MDF, plywood, pulp, newsprint, wood chips, and energy with over 60 facilities in Canada, the United States, and Europe. We are the largest lumber producer in North America, a leading global manufacturer of wood-based panels, and the world’s largest producer of oriented strand board (OSB). 

We are a growing company, believe strongly in promoting from within, and pride ourselves on providing a challenging environment with continuous development. The successful candidate should be interested in future growth opportunities within the company. We offer a competitive benefits package including, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability, 401-k savings plan with company match, and vacation. 

West Fraser believes inclusive, diverse teams build a more vibrant workforce, safer operations, and a stronger company overall. We strive to create workplaces and leadership teams that are reflective of the diverse communities we are a part of. We will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, gender, national origin, or any other protected legal characteristic.

West Fraser is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D & Drug-Free Company