Financial Analyst

Join a top employer and advance your career. Aplin has partnered with an Edmonton, AB-based company to hire a Financial Analyst! This will be a 2-month contract opportunity with strong potential for permanent conversion. This is a highly visible, executive-facing role working directly alongside the CFO in a fast-paced, operationally driven environment.

Benefits & Perks

• Compensation: $28–$30/hour
• Please note, this role is a hybrid work model (3 days at Client’s Edmonton, AB office)
• 2 month contract with strong potential for permanent conversion.

Responsibilities

• Partner directly with the CFO to support bid pricing strategies, financial analysis, and executive-level reporting
• Review bid documents, scope requirements, and pricing guides to develop accurate costing and pricing models
• Build and maintain complex Excel-based pricing frameworks, forecasting models, and financial analysis tools
• Collaborate closely with Operations and internal stakeholders to gather information impacting pricing and profitability
• Conduct cost and margin analysis to support competitive bid submissions and strategic business decisions
• Translate pricing structures into customer submission templates and bid matrices
• Present pricing assumptions, methodologies, and financial insights to leadership teams
• Maintain and update existing reporting structures while developing new reports from scratch as required
• Analyze ad hoc pricing requests, service changes, and operational cost adjustments
• Support executive meetings involving live spreadsheet reviews, financial discussions, and strategic planning initiatives
• Handle confidential financial data with professionalism and discretion

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a Financial Analyst, Pricing Analyst, Estimating, or related analytical finance role
• Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to create, maintain, and troubleshoot complex formulas and reporting models
• Strong understanding of cost analysis, pricing strategy, forecasting, and margin analysis
• Comfortable presenting financial data and supporting executive-level decision-making
• Strong business acumen with the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a polished and professional approach
• Ability to work directly with senior leadership and provide concise, accurate insights under pressure
• Highly organized with strong time management and prioritization abilities
• Experience within entrepreneurial, operationally driven, or mid-sized business environments is considered an asset
• Professional, accountable, and adaptable with a high sense of urgency and responsiveness

At Aplin — together with our brands CompuStaff, Impact Recruitment, and Vantix Systems — we connect great people with great organizations across North America. We believe diverse teams build stronger companies, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We use AI tools to assist in a fair and efficient matching process, helping our recruiters connect the right people with the right opportunities. To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits. Our recruitment services are always free for job seekers.