Financial Analyst: International Trade - Vancouver, Canada - West Fraser

West Fraser

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Vancouver, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Financial Analyst:
International Trade

As a finance professional, you will join our corporate finance group as an integral member of our trade file team.

We are looking for a dynamic self-starter with excellent communication skills who thrives on new challenges and possesses an aptitude for strategy.

It is a unique and exciting opportunity to develop your business acumen and expand your role as a business advisor in a high-profile position.

The Trade File is an ongoing dispute between Canada and the U.S. over the import of Canadian softwood lumber into the U.S. The U.S.

has applied duties and tariffs on these imports and West Fraser is required to participate in annual reviews of the various information used to calculate the rates.

Your primary responsibility will be to support the team in preparing the responses to the anti-dumping section of Trade File investigation.

This consists of analyzing sales data, understanding and explaining cost flows, coordinating data collection from various parties, and communicating this information to our external legal counsel.

This role requires the ability to communicate complex accounting concepts to stakeholders with limited financial background.

Requirements:

Supporting the antidumping section of the US Trade File investigation, including gathering, summarizing, and presenting data, as well as being the point of contact with the lawyers and other 3rd party experts
Providing strategic ideas and future development for financial improvement for business processes and systems
Preparing quarterly and yearend financial statement disclosures related to export duties
Analyzing sales opportunities, market conditions, and competitor results
A professional accounting designation (Canadian CPA or international equivalent)
2+ years audit experience at a public practice firm (other business experience may be considered)
Wellestablished organizational and project management skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Detailed and proactive approach to work
Creative and interdisciplinary approach to problemsolving
Advanced technologydriven data analytics skills
Mindset for process improvement and efficiency
High level of motivation and energy

Considered an asset:

Forest industry experience is preferred but not required.

Our highly competitive compensation package includes:

Competitive base salary with annual bonus opportunity
Outstanding benefits package including medical, dental, pension, life insurance, disability, accident insurance, vacation, and holidays

About West Fraser:

West Fraser is a leading forest products company.

We are listed on the TSX, NYSE, and recognized for the eighth time, as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers.

Our goals are straightforward - leadership through safety, profit, responsibility in communities, excellence in people and strength in products.

West Fraser believes inclusive, diverse teams build a more vibrant workforce, safer operations, and a stronger company overall.

We strive to create workplaces and leadership teams that are reflective of the diverse communities we are a part of.

We will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, gender, national origin or any other protected legal characteristic.

Discover more about West Fraser's current initiatives, opportunities, and more, by visiting us on LinkedIn and Facebook.

**Leadership through safety, profit, responsibility in communities, excellence in people and strength in productivity.