Financial Analyst

at  JYSK Canada

Company Description
As one of world’s leading and fastest-growing home furnishing retailers, we know what it takes to build a satisfying career. The company is very proud of the inclusive and collaborative culture. Our values – Tradesman, Colleague, and Corporate Spirit – are not just words on the lunchroom wall but are consistently communicated and lived. Our values are undoubtedly the reason JYSK has flourished in Canada over the last 28 years with more than 60 stores and 1100+ colleagues.
Job Description
JYSK is seeking a Financial Analyst to join our successful Finance team on a permanent, full-time basis. The position will be based out of JYSK Canada’s head office in Coquitlam, BC.
The Financial Analyst will participate in the month end close, reporting, forecasting, and budgeting functions to provide senior management with better visibility into the organization’s results and help drive informed decision making. The Financial Analyst has a keen interest in technical knowledge of finance methodologies and reporting/business intelligence tools, and leverages these skill sets to deliver effective reporting, accurate forecasts, and insightful analyses.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare monthly internal financial reports to compare actuals to budget, forecast and prior year, and investigate any drivers of significant variances.
• Build and update KPI reports to assist in tracking & monitoring the business results at a consolidated, district and store level.
• Support the financial planning process by assisting with annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting.
• Bring business meaning to financials by synthesizing financial data and identifying variances & trends to provide insightful commentary.
• Complete full cycle period end close including related journal entries.
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations to ensure accuracy and proper support of key accounts such as inventory, prepaid expenses, and accrued liabilities.
• Participate in interim and annual audits with external auditors.
• Play an active role in Finance-related projects (systems and process improvements, Finance initiatives, and ad-hoc projects).

WHAT DOES THIS ROLE OFFER YOU?

• Be a part of a dynamic team and culture.
• The opportunity to have a rewarding career with access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities for career advancement.
• A great benefit package (including medical, vision and dental, and RRSP program).
• Extensive wellbeing support through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• An amazing colleague discount on all JYSK products.
• We host a variety of social events and team building activities throughout the year.

WHAT DO YOU BRING TO THE ROLE?

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/business administration or equivalent work-related experience.
• CPA designation considered an asset.
• Experience in a high-volume multi-location organization with +50M revenue considered an asset.
• Minimum of three years of full cycle accounting experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, financial analysis, and financial planning.
• Experience working with accounting software (Microsoft Navision experience considered an asset).