POSTING DATE: July 30, 2024
CLOSING DATE: August 8, 2024
JOB NUMBER: 2024-64
HYBRID WORK: Eligible
POSITION TYPE: Permanent
LOCATION: St. Albert, AB
Alberta Pacific Forest Industries Inc. (Al-Pac) is seeking a Senior Analyst, Corporate Planning to work out of our office in St. Albert, AB. The successful candidate is responsible for delivering value-added business analysis and meaningful financial/operational reports that lead to insightful, accurate business decision making. This position will take a lead role in the development and preparation of all aspects of forward-looking financial analysis and reporting.
Who Are We?
Al-Pac is the largest single-line kraft pulp producer in North America. Our mill is located near the communities of Athabasca, Boyle & Lac La Biche. We are leaders in our industry, from our quality products, mill operations and responsible forest management practices, to the way we grow and develop our team members and work with local communities. We are continuously exploring new and innovative ideas, while delivering premium products with a commitment to strong environmental stewardship and corporate social responsibility – a commitment that is demonstrated by our long-standing Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) certification*.
Role Responsibilities
Budgeting and Forecasting:
- Develop and process the company's continued development of the annual consolidated budget, financial forecasting, operating plans and modelling processes.
- Engage with operational teams as a proactive, trusted financial business partner and drive business and operational performance to improve financial outcomes and real-time forecasting updates.
Analysis:
- Provide meaningful, value-added analysis and actionable recommendations to management to meet key performance targets and improve operational efficiency.
- Analyze complex financial information and reports to provide accurate and timely financial recommendations to management for strategic decision-making purposes.
Reporting and Presentations:
- Prepare and present comprehensive financial reports and presentations for senior management and stakeholders, highlighting key findings and insights.
- Prepare/consolidate monthly/quarterly reporting packages including financial statements, management presentations, comprehensive Key Performance Indicator (KPI) reporting, variance analysis, and executive commentary.
- Develop new reports as required in the Company’s reporting system.
- Develop and maintain complex financial models to support scenario planning, sensitivity analysis, and investment decisions.
- Respond to ad hoc business requirements for management and prepare ad hoc reports providing recommendations / conclusions to management.
- Create and deliver reports, dashboards, and performance reporting per project requirements; this includes producing financial reports on a daily, weekly, monthly, and annual basis.
Communication:
- Coordinate and communicate information between the Corporate Planning team and the rest of the organization.
Process Improvement:
- Identify opportunities for the simplification and automation of the company’s financial planning process, including supporting the assessment of the financial planning system / tools.
- Identify and implement process efficiency improvements; continuously standardize and improve the budgeting and forecasting processes.
Role Requirements
- Bachelors’ degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or a related degree, plus a professional designation (CPA, CFA).5+ years of experience in a medium-to-large sized company preferably with 3+ years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis.
- A track record building finance processes and models is strongly preferred.
- A manufacturing industry background is preferred.
- Experience working for a Public company is considered an asset.
- Must possess highest standard of accuracy and precision.
- Strong attention to detail and good prioritization skills.
- Experience meeting aggressive deadlines and juggling multiple projects at a time.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Highly proficient in Excel and PowerPoint.
- Has a willingness to learn and take on new responsibilities and assignments.
What we offer:
- A competitive annual salary including a company-paid pension at 7% and matching RRSP up to 3%.
- Company-paid dental and extended health benefits, including a health care and taxable spending account and supplemental life insurance.
- Compressed work schedule (Monday-Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.).
- Four week’s annual vacation to start, increasing with years of service.
- Relocation Assistance Program, depending on eligibility.
- A hybrid work schedule.
- A team-based culture that encourages work-life balance.
Resumes can be forwarded in confidence to careers@alpac.ca.
