Senior Financial Analyst

Description:

Van Bree Infrastructure is a rapidly growing, family-owned business that has been serving farms in Southwestern Ontario for over 55 years. The company places a strong emphasis on valuing its people and their safety, offering competitive compensation and growth opportunities for reliable individuals who are committed to quality work and contribute positively to the work environment.

Job Description:
Van Bree Infrastructure is looking for a Senior Financial Analyst to join their construction finance team. In this role, you will be a key player in forecasting, budgeting, and financial strategy, ensuring projects are profitable, managing cash flow, and generating insightful financial reports. You will collaborate closely with the Director of Finance and project teams, helping to build smarter, more sustainable construction projects.

Responsibilities:

• Forecasting, Budgeting & Financial Strategy:

  • Own the profit process and keep it aligned with operational realities

  • Partner with the Director of Finance and project teams to support decisions and drive performance

  • Analyze profitability, margins, and risks across major projects and equipment

• Job Costing & Construction Financials:

  • Analyze cost reports, WIP schedules, progress billings, and equipment utilization

  • Work with project managers (PMs) to track costs, manage variances, and ensure accuracy

  • Ensure financial numbers align with actual operations

• Reporting & Analysis:

  • Produce monthly dashboards, KPIs, and executive-ready reports

  • Transform financial data into clear, actionable insights

  • Help teams spot trends, avoid surprises, and seize opportunities

• Cash Flow, AR/AP & Payroll Insights:

  • Forecast cash flow and support AR/AP and payroll analytics for union and non-union teams

  • Monitor payment cycles and support compliance

• Systems & Process Optimization:

  • Recommend ERP and reporting tool improvements

  • Collaborate with accounting and tech teams to streamline workflows

  • Work on automating processes to increase efficiency

Qualifications & Skills:

• Education & Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Construction Management

  • 5+ years of experience in construction, project-based, or manufacturing finance

  • CPA/CMA designation (or in progress) a strong asset

  • Proven experience with WIP, job costing, and progress billing

• Technical Skills:

  • Strong proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, etc.)

  • Experience with construction ERPs like Sage 300, Maestro, Bid2Win, or Acumatica

  • Familiarity with BI dashboards and financial modeling

• Soft Skills:

  • Strategic thinker with a proactive approach

  • Excellent communicator who can work collaboratively across departments

  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, construction-focused environment

Why Join Us:

• Competitive compensation and benefits

• A collaborative and fast-paced team with big goals

• Real impact—your insights will directly influence the company’s growth and success

• A fun environment where construction puns are encouraged

Additional Information:

• Travel: Occasional travel within Southwestern Ontario to sites and events

• Location: Hybrid flexibility; based near Southwestern Ontario preferred