Cost Analyst II – 18 Month Limited Term

Seaspan Seeking Cost Analyst II – 18 Month Limited Term for immediate hire. Accepting applications from all groups. Reporting directly to the Director, Operations Finance for Seaspan Vancouver Shipyards, the Cost Analyst II is part of the Finance Business Partner organization supporting the Manufacturing, Construction, & Capital Expenditure team. This role will interact regularly with individuals and management in Operations and other functions.

Note: Due to business needs, this position is required to be fully on-site based at 50 Pemberton Avenue in North Vancouver, BC.

What you’ll do

• Analyzes weekly labour performance against the performance management baseline (PMB) budget
• Assists Control Account Managers prepare quarterly estimate at completion (EAC) forecasting
• Prepares weekly, monthly, and quarterly variance reports against PMB and EAC
• Develops and prepares actionable operational metrics measuring against the PMB and EAC
• Provides Program Controls team support during the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting consolidation into the overall Shipyards and Seaspan PMB budgets
• Assists in the development of analytical reporting to enhance Operations understanding/requirements in support of Earned Value Management (EVM) analysis process
• Gathers and analyzes cost and timesheet data, prepares management summaries
• Research cost variances against monthly spend, budget, and forecasts
• Adheres to established processes and offers insights for improvements for greater standardization and efficiency
• Develop and report Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Performs additional ad hoc analyses and other duties as assigned

What you’ll bring

• A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or Accounting
• Minimum 3 – 5 years of experience in project management, business/financial analysis working in a complex, multi-project or program environment
• Knowledge of Government of Canada standard project controls principles, guidelines and EVMS process is preferred
• Member of Project Management Professional Body (APM, PMI) or MBA is an asset, but not essential
• Ability to capture and synthesize data into meaningful metrics and measures for analysis
• Proficient level understanding of EVM and Risk Analyses Techniques in a manufacturing and construction environment
• Knowledge of EVMS principles and their application in monitoring, measuring, reporting, and controlling work activities
• Ability to capture and synthesize data into meaningful metrics and measures for analysis
• Ability to work well under pressure, be a problem solver, and prioritize multiple tasks
• Excellent oral and written communications, including the ability to communicate with others with tact and diplomacy
• Advanced level in Excel and other MS-Office products
• Experience using an ERP system in a large manufacturing environment
• Experience using BI tools (SAP BI, Power BI or equivalent)
• Ability to work with limited direction and function as a key team member

Why you’ll love working here

• This role provides you a very competitive salary in line with the successful candidate’s experience
• We also provide a best-in-class health and wellness benefits package for this position that includes such things as full health care (including unlimited physiotherapy), dental, vision, medical leave coverage, wellness/fitness reimbursement for memberships or registration fees, and an Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP) through Homewood Health.
• Free on-site gym.
• Parking is included and to assist those that are using transit, we operate a complimentary shuttle bus Monday through Friday with various pick up and drop off points around North Vancouver

The estimated salary for this position is $72,000 – $92,000. In determining final salary, Seaspan considers many factors including the successful Candidate’s skillset and experience as well as position location and internal equity. The final base salary offer will be at the Company’s sole discretion and presented as part of a competitive total compensation package.

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