Our GFL team is expanding, and we're looking for a Senior Financial Analyst to join us in Sugar Land, TX. Providing direct support to the Area Controller, US Environmental Services, this role will work closely with the business leadership to help to drive overall performance and profitability. Working at the intersection of Finance, IT and Operations this role will support an effective decision-making process. As an experienced Financial Analyst, you enjoy working in a fast paced, high-growth environment.
Why Join GFL?
GFL Environmental is the only major diversified environmental services company in North America. Our employees, collectively known as 'Team Green,' enjoy numerous benefits: career advancement opportunities, competitive benefits, job stability within an essential services company, and the chance to make a positive impact every day for our customers and communities, Green for Life!
What's In It For You?
4 medical plan options including an HSA with employer contribution & match program, dental, and vision coverage.
401(k) with an employer match
Paid holidays & Paid time off
Employee Assistance Program with free counseling services.
Competitive wages
Growth opportunities
Career Path Potential
A "Day in the Life" of a Senior Financial Analyst
Provide and assist in implementing creative solutions that fills the gaps in the out-of-the-box reporting capabilities
Identify trends, facilitate benchmarking and report on the outliers
Track and determine financial status by analyzing actual results in comparison with budget / forecasts
Consolidate and analyze financial data (budget, forecast, actual)
Support with preparation of monthly and quarterly reporting requirements and presentations
Support preparation of budgets and forecasts of monthly, quarterly and yearly
Finalize financial reporting deliverables for month and quarter end
Provide variance analysis on a monthly / quarterly basis in accordance with head office deadlines
Review operational statistics and report KPls in accordance with pre-set timelines
Provide financial and operational analysis and value-added decision support to business
Provide financial expertise in the development of business cases to support new initiatives and/or enhancements to current processes in addition to providing post implementation analysis of new business
Provide ad hoc financial planning and analysis; develop new reports, run models, and ongoing evaluation of projects
Observe and document data management processes. Plan process improvements and translate these into system change requirements.
Maintain prototype reports during initial business review and support finalization of requirements for permanent reports
Review post implementation analysis on new business initiatives
Maintain highest integrity with regard to the Company's policies
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Bachelor's degree in engineering, finance, economics, mathematics, computer science, or a similar discipline
2-4 years of relevant experience in business analysis and financial planning
Strong attention to detail, and ability to flow through financial transactions
Able to support tight schedules and provide timely analysis
Analytical mindset including the ability to define solutions to abstract problems, test solutions, and apply critical thinking
Open-minded and growth oriented
Must possess a desire to effect change and make a difference in the organization
Able to navigate through and decipher large multi-source datasets, model out the unknown and incorporate the results in budgeting and forecasting
Understanding of statistics and data aggregation techniques
Handle ambiguity and excel in a dynamic and rapidly changing environment
Excellent computer literacy covering ERP, operational and Microsoft office suite, with a black (our favourite colour elsewhere is green) belt proficiency in Excel and Power BI
System savvy - previous knowledge of Great Plains and Cognos is good but it is the ability to learn and adapt to the new systems that is really an asset
Office environment, some occasional travel may be required from time to time at various company locations
Some periodic overtime is expected during busy seasons
Join us and become part of "Team Green" at GFL Environmental, where your skills and dedication will be valued and rewarded. Apply now for this exciting opportunity!
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We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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