Financial Analyst, Land Based Operations

Over the past 50 years, Clearwater Seafoods has grown to become one of North America's largest vertically integrated seafood companies and is recognized globally for its premium seafood, commitment to quality, and leadership in sustainable seafood excellence.

In 2021, Clearwater was acquired by a partnership between Premium Brands and the Mi'kmaq Coalition, comprised of seven Mi'kmaq communities in Nova Scotia and Newfoundland. Today, Clearwater is proudly Indigenous-owned, committed to creating a sustainable seafood future for generations to come.

Clearwater Seafoods' Finance department is seeking a Financial Analyst, Land-Based Operations (LBO) to join the team at our Bedford, Nova Scotia Corporate Office. The position is a permanent, full-time position reporting to the Senior Finance Manager, LBO.

Purpose of Position:

The Financial Analyst, LBO supports financial reporting, analysis, period-end close, budgeting, and operational decision-making for Clearwater's land-based operations. This role works closely with finance, operations, production teams, and plant management to provide accurate and timely financial information.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and support financial reporting for land-based operations, including results against budget, prior year, and operational targets.
• Compile and calculate key operating variances, including labour, overhead, freight, stock transfer, and other cost drivers.
• Support period-end close activities, including routine journal entries, account analysis, reconciliations and supporting documentation.
• Assist with variance follow-up by investigating exceptions and providing support to finance, operations and production stakeholders.
• Support budgeting and planning activities, including compiling historical data, updating planning models, and assisting with SAP budget inputs.
• Provide financial support for savings initiatives, cost avoidance analysis, process improvements, and other business requirements as needed.

Key Competencies:

• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and committed to accuracy.
• Able to manage deadlines and work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Self-motivated, eager to learn, and comfortable working with cross-functional stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• University degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or a related discipline. Preference will be given to candidates who seek to complete a CPA designation.
• Minimum 2-3 years of relevant experience.
• SAP user knowledge is considered an asset.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Working Conditions:

• Location: Bedford, Nova Scotia
• Occasional travel to plants may be required