FP&A Analyst
Redwater, Alberta | Full-Time | Permanent
About Us
Otter Wise Talent Solutions is a proudly Indigenous-owned, woman-led recruitment firm and job board dedicated to advancing employment opportunities for Indigenous job seekers across Canada. While we specialize in Indigenous recruitment, we also provide full-service staffing solutions for all qualified candidates, regardless of background, across a variety of industries.
Our mission is to promote equity, inclusion, and economic empowerment by connecting top talent with meaningful career opportunities. Through culturally responsive hiring practices and innovative recruitment strategies, we help businesses build diverse, high-performing teams while supporting candidates in achieving their professional aspirations.
We are committed to connecting our clients with professionals from all backgrounds, ensuring businesses find the right talent to support their growth. Our goal is to match qualified candidates with opportunities that align with their experience and career goals, helping both job seekers and employers succeed. Whether you are an employer looking to build a strong team or a job seeker exploring new career paths, we are here to support your journey.
The Opportunity
Otter Wise Talent Solutions is proud to partner with a growing organization operating within a capital-intensive industry to recruit an experienced Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst.
Based in Redwater, Alberta, this role will support strategic financial planning, forecasting, and executive decision-making while partnering closely with operations, technical teams, and senior leadership. You will play a key role in budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, capital planning, and business performance analysis, helping drive informed decisions across a growing organization.
This opportunity is ideal for an analytical finance professional with experience in mining, natural resources, energy, utilities, manufacturing, industrial operations, or other capital-intensive industries who enjoys transforming financial data into strategic business insights.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Planning & Forecasting
- Develop and maintain annual operating budgets and multi-year financial plans.
- Prepare rolling forecasts incorporating production assumptions, operating costs, market conditions, and capital expenditures.
- Support financial planning for major capital projects and long-term business initiatives.
- Assist leadership with strategic planning and financial forecasting.
Financial Analysis
- Perform monthly variance analysis comparing actual results to budget and forecast.
- Analyze operating costs, capital expenditures, and business performance.
- Identify financial trends, risks, and opportunities while providing recommendations to leadership.
- Evaluate financial performance across business units, projects, and operational areas.
Financial Reporting
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for senior leadership.
- Develop dashboards and key performance indicators (KPIs) focused on financial and operational performance.
- Support executive presentations, Board reporting, and strategic planning initiatives.
- Present financial analysis and recommendations to business leaders.
Business Partnering
- Collaborate closely with operations, engineering, technical teams, and executive leadership.
- Provide financial insight supporting operational improvements and strategic initiatives.
- Assist with scenario planning, including:
- Production forecasting
- Capital investment analysis
- Cost optimization initiatives
- Business growth opportunities
Financial Modeling
- Develop and maintain sophisticated financial models.
- Perform investment analysis, including:
- Net Present Value (NPV)
- Internal Rate of Return (IRR)
- Sensitivity Analysis
- Capital investment modeling
- Support business cases, expansion initiatives, and potential acquisitions.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Commerce, or a related discipline.
- CPA, CFA, or progress toward a professional designation is considered an asset.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Corporate Finance, or a related financial analysis role.
- Experience within mining, natural resources, energy, utilities, manufacturing, industrial operations, infrastructure, or other capital-intensive industries is strongly preferred.
- Advanced financial modeling, forecasting, and budgeting experience.
- Strong understanding of management reporting, variance analysis, and financial planning.
- Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong attention to detail with exceptional organizational abilities.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate financial information to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
Technical Skills
Experience with the following is highly preferred:
- Advanced Microsoft Excel
- Financial Modeling
- SAP or Oracle ERP
- Power BI or Tableau
- Microsoft Office Suite
What We're Looking For
We're looking for a finance professional who enjoys digging into the numbers and influencing business decisions through meaningful financial analysis.
The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, and naturally curious. They enjoy partnering with leaders across multiple business functions, simplifying complex financial information, and helping organizations make informed strategic decisions.
You thrive in a collaborative environment, enjoy solving complex business challenges, and take pride in producing accurate, insightful financial analysis that supports long-term organizational success.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary of $105,000 - $125,000, depending on experience and qualifications.
- Annual performance bonus.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits.
- Retirement savings program.
- Paid vacation.
- Professional development and designation support.
- Exposure to executive leadership and strategic capital projects.
- Long-term career growth within a growing organization.
Work Environment
- Full-time permanent position based in Redwater, Alberta.
- Collaborative office environment with regular interaction across finance, operations, engineering, and executive leadership.
- Fast-paced organization focused on operational excellence, continuous improvement, and strategic growth.
- Opportunity to contribute directly to executive decision-making and major capital investment initiatives.
Preference Statement for Indigenous Candidates
Preference will be given to qualified candidates who self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit) in alignment with our commitment to supporting Indigenous employment and economic reconciliation.
We encourage Indigenous applicants to apply and self-identify in their application. If no qualified Indigenous candidates apply, all other qualified candidates will be fully considered for the position.
Apply Now!
If you are an experienced FP&A professional looking to play a key role in strategic financial planning while partnering with executive leadership in a growing organization, we'd love to hear from you.
Otter Wise Talent Solutions thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds.
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