Financial Analyst - Halifax, Canada - The Western Investment Company of Canada Limited

Description

Financial Analysts typically work at banks, consulting firms, mutual funds and corporations to generate wise investment strategies and support overall financial growth and stability.

In most cases, a Financial Analyst needs at least some experience working in the finance or investment banking sectors before entering this position.

A master's degree in business administration or finance can prove an applicant's knowledge in the field, which might be able to substitute for any experience requirements.

• Bachelor's degree
• O2 years of experience in the field or in a related field
• Familiarity with financial programs and software
• Basic understanding of principles of finance

• Strategic thinking
• Ability to persuade senior stakeholders
• Understanding of Sarbanes-Oxley
• Ability to multitask
• Presentation skills
• Time management and organizational skills

• Analyze financial data and provide forecasting support
• Organize data into accessible reports and perform various types of analysis using key metrics such as yearly growth, return on assets, return on equity and earnings per share
• Review all nonlegal pertinent information about prospective deals
• Oversee financial functions, such as assessing, auditing, planning, budgeting, taxes, consolidation, cost control and project control
• Evaluate and analyze capital expenditures, depreciation, proposals, investment opportunities, rate of return, profit plans, operating records, financial statements, etc.
• Study a company's financial data to give advice for guiding business investments and overall financial strategy.

• Analyze current and past financial data and performance
• Prepare reports and projections based on analysis
• Evaluate current capital expenditures and depreciation
• Explore investment opportunities
• Establish and evaluate profit plans
• Identify trends in financial performance and provide recommendations for improvement
• Coordinate with other members of the finance team to review financial information and forecasts
• Provide financial models and forecasting

• Automobile allowance
• Company pension
• Disability insurance
• Housing allowance
• Language training provided
• Relocation assistance

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

• Bonus pay
• Overtime pay

• Halifax, NS B3J 3N2: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)