Financial Analyst - Industrial East
We are seeking a highly analytical and business-focused Financial Analyst to support financial planning, forecasting, and management reporting.
Reporting to the Senior Finance Manager, the Financial Analyst will take an active role in developing and maintaining overhead forecasts, analyzing actual results against budget and forecast, identifying cost and resource trends, and partnering with operational and functional leaders to improve the accuracy and visibility of financial projections. The role will also support the Equipment team through financial analysis, reporting, forecasting, and monitoring of equipment-related costs and financial performance, helping to identify trends, explain variances, and provide meaningful information to support operational and financial decision-making.
This hybrid position will be in Mississauga, ON, or Calgary, AB.
What You Will Be Working On
- Develop, maintain, and continuously improve detailed rolling overhead forecasts and financial models across departments, incorporating current results, commitments, staffing changes, and updated business assumptions.
- Analyze actual overhead costs against budget, forecast, and prior periods; identify key variance drivers, risks, and opportunities; and clearly communicate the expected financial impact to stakeholders.
- Review payroll and headcount information to forecast salary-related overhead, including vacancies, new hires, compensation changes, transfers, and organizational changes.
- Support standard costing and overhead recovery processes, including the development and review of standard rates, cost allocation methodologies, and analysis of actual costs and recoveries against established standards and forecasts.
- Support annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting, including assumptions, templates, schedules, and consolidated reporting; in addition, provide monthly reporting packages that summarize results, forecast changes, key variances, and forward-looking considerations.
- Prepare management presentations and financial analysis that translate detailed financial information into clear business insights and guidance on budgets, forecasts, expenditure trends, and cost management opportunities.
- Build effective relationships with operational and functional leaders to strengthen financial accountability and forecasting discipline.
- Use Excel and financial/ERP reporting tools to analyze large volumes of financial and operational data and improve forecasting and reporting through automation and standardization.
- Develop and maintain equipment cost forecasts for repairs and maintenance, rentals, fuel, depreciation, labour, and other expenditures; analyze monthly results against budget and forecast; investigate significant variances; prepare accruals; and identify emerging trends and operational drivers.
- Analyze equipment utilization and financial performance to identify underutilized assets, changing cost patterns, and opportunities to improve equipment deployment.
- Monitor equipment revenue and cost recoveries, including internal equipment charges to projects, and analyze whether recovery levels are aligned with the underlying cost base.
- Support capital expenditure planning and prepare analysis for equipment purchases, replacements, major repairs, purchase-versus-rent decisions, and disposals.
- Support quarter-end and year-end processes by reviewing equipment-related results, preparing accruals, clearing accounts, reconciling subledgers to general ledgers, and finalizing financial results.
- Provide ad hoc financial modelling and analysis to support equipment planning, cost management, and operational decision-making.
What We Are Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, or a related discipline.
- CPA designation, progress toward a CPA designation, or equivalent financial experience is an asset.
- Strong understanding of IFRS reporting, specifically IFRS 16 *Leases*, is an asset.
- Approximately 3+ years of progressive finance, accounting, FP&A, or financial analysis experience preferred.
- Experience with budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and management reporting.
- Strong understanding of financial statements and the relationship between operational activity, cost behaviour, and financial results.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including financial modelling, complex formulas, pivot tables, and analysis of large datasets.
- Experience with Viewpoint Vista and Prophix systems is an asset.
- Experience within construction, engineering, infrastructure, industrial services, or another project-based environment is an asset.
For Those Who Seek to Redefine
The greatest achievements in history are borne from the greatness within people – where human potential meets vision, and passion fuels evolution. Unlocking this potential is the most important thing we do at Bird.
As a leader in Canadian construction for over 100 years, the impact of our team is etched deeply within the core of our legacy. Beyond Bird, this impact is felt in the fundamental aspects of our everyday lives. From the critical infrastructure we depend on, to the energy and resources that keep us moving - we are powering our communities and shaping Canada’s skylines coast-to-coast-to-coast. Entrenched in the foundation of a culture built more than a century ago is an enduring quest to reimagine what is possible. Our impact is greater than ever, and we are looking for those who seek to redefine their story.
What We Believe In
We Put Safety First
A healthy and safe work environment is non-negotiable. We build a culture of operational and psychological safety through engagement, learning and leadership.
We Lead With Honesty
We speak and act with integrity, clarity and care so people can trust our word and our work. Being honest means we can deliver the best outcomes and consistent results.
We Are Stronger Together
Success is a team effort. Our inclusive workplace enables our combined expertise, humility and creativity to unlock our greater potential.
We Are Driven To Do Great Work
We built our name on quality. We have a passion for excellence in our work and relationships that honours our businesses and our industry.
We Create Opportunity
Rooted in a solid foundation, we adapt and grow to face the future. We are committed to elevating each other to chart the best path forward in an evolving world.
At Bird, we value Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) and believe it is essential to our success. We will continue to listen, learn, and take action in our commitment to building progress in our organization, and the industry as a whole. Cultivating an environment where all employees feel included, seen, and have a sense of belonging is core to Bird’s culture. We commit to proactively employing a workforce that reflects the communities in which we work, fostering an environment of continuous learning, and never compromising on our values.
Bird construction was founded as a small partnership in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan in 1920. Today we are a highly respected company, operating across Canada. Bird is one of Canada's leading builders and is recognized for its strong commitment to the growth and prosperity of both our clients and our people.
