Senior Financial Analyst

Det'on Cho Management View all jobs

  • Yellowknife, NT
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Who We Are:At Det’on Cho Management LP (DCMLP), we strive to identify unique opportunities and explore niches in both traditional and modern northern economies. Our intent is to build capacity within the Yellowknives Dene First Nations community. We continuously explore and examine opportunities for collaborations with other Dene and First Nations organizations and with non-Indigenous organizations in the private, public, and not-for-profit sectors.What you will doReporting directly to the Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis, the Senior Financial Analyst is responsible for facilitating the financial planning, budgeting, forecasting & performance reporting processes for the Det’on Cho Group of Companies. This role strengthens financial control through the preparation of month-end reporting, variance analyses, and overall financial insights for business units.A Day in the LifeReporting to the Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis your job duties include:Financial Reporting & Variance Analysis
  • For specific business units, oversee the coordination of monthly reporting packages and required stakeholder reports.
  • Produce variance reports, working with cost center managers to develop clear explanations and recommended mitigations.
  • Support month-end close activities, including the update of working papers and preparation of account reconciliations to ensure accurate, well-supported financial statements.
  • Monitor coding of transactions to ensure proper segmentation is used for accuracy in reporting.
Budgeting & Forecasting
  • Support the development of the annual budgeting cycle for both operating and capital budgets, ensuring alignment with divisional & corporate strategic priorities.
  • Support development quarterly financial forecasts, incorporating updated assumptions, risk assessments, and divisional inputs.
  • Withhold clear communication lines with Operations team members to integrate accurate transactional data into planning models.
  • Support both short & long-term cash forecasting through scenario modelling and liquidity analysis, working with Financial Operations team to ensure sufficient cash resources.
Management Reporting
  • Support the preparation of monthly internal financial reporting packages, including financial statements, variance analysis, KPIs, and narrative insights for leadership.
  • Design and maintain dashboards and visual reporting tools in NetSuite Analytics Warehouse to support real-time decision-making.
  • Support cost allocation models and GL hierarchy management, ensuring the financial structure aligns with organizational reporting needs.
  • Oversee project accounting from a financial performance perspective, including actuals vs budget, margin analysis, and cost drivers.
Working Conditions and EffortThe incumbent may be required to:
  • Work additional hours outside of the regular hours of work, including weekends and overtime.
  • Work in a stressful environment with minimal supervision.
What You BringThe successful candidate, will have obtained the following education and /or experience:
  • Completion of a post secondary degree with specialization in Accounting. Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation is seen as an asset.
  • Advanced knowledge of MS Excel
  • Minimum 3 years related experience.
  • Proven financial management skills, including knowledge of the accounting cycle and the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles is required.
  • Experience with multi-entity or multi-division organization is seen as an asset.
  • Strong interpersonal written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work as a member of a team
  • Proven leadership skills
  • Experience working in a multicultural environment.
  • Familiarity with Yellowknives Dene language, culture and way of life would be highly beneficial.
What we offerIn addition to a competitive salary and a great work environment, Det'on Cho Management LP also offers a generous benefits package, including:
  • Extended health, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Health and Wellness Program
  • Group Life Insurance and Employee Accidental Death & Dismemberment coverage.
  • Defined Benefit Pension Plan (matched and mandatory)
  • Retirement Savings Plan and Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) optional (unmatched)
  • Vacation, Personal, and Sick Leave
  • Career Development and Training Programs
*First preference will be given to those who identify themselves as a Yellowknives Dene First Nation Member.
8:30am to 5:00pm with one (1) hour lunch

Det'on Cho Management