Senior Financial Analyst at GFL Environmental

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.

GFL is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, please contact myworkdayrecruitment@gflenv.com