Financial Analyst

In 1985, Ed McNally founded Big Rock Brewery Inc. ("Big Rock") to contest the time's beer trends. Three bold, European-inspired offerings forged an industry at a time heavy on easy drinking lagers and light on flavour. Today, our extensive portfolio of signature beers, ongoing seasonal offerings, ciders (Rock Creek Cider® series) and custom-crafted private label products keep us at the forefront of the craft beer revolution and still proudly contesting the beer trends of today.

Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical finance professional to support our accounting, financial reporting, and business analysis functions. This role is responsible for delivering accurate financial reporting, supporting month-end processes, and providing meaningful insights to drive business performance.

The successful candidate will play a key role in preparing financial statements, cash flow projections, and account reconciliations, while ensuring compliance with regulatory and IFRS requirements. You will partner closely with cross-functional teams to analyze results, investigate variances, and identify risks and opportunities, helping position finance as a strategic business partner.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys both technical accounting and analytics, and wants to make a tangible impact on business performance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare weekly and monthly cashflow projections
• Prepare fixed asset accounting reporting and reconciliation
• Review general ledger and trail balance for completeness and accuracy, as well as coordinate preparation of balance sheet account reconciliations
• Prepare month-end journal entries and internal financial statements
• Provide support to business by monitoring results, providing analysis, and investigating variances, while identifying risks and opportunities with a focus on providing meaningful actionable insights
• Support the continuous improvement of the financial reporting process within the team to improve efficiency and quality including driving the design of automation
• Review key performance metrics (financial and business metrics) to improve existing reports and drive to optimize new reports
• Foster strong working relationships across the businesses, and work proactively to identify opportunities for finance to act as a strategic business partner
• Lead a variety of ad hoc projects as assigned by the Controller

External Reporting & Compliance

• Prepare quarterly financial statements, disclosures, and supporting working papers (tie-outs), MD&A and regulatory filings
• Support and work closely with quarterly reviews and year-end audits with external auditors
• Prepare and report on various regulatory requirements
• Support Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting (ICFR), including updating documentation and coordinating annual controls testing
• Conduct ad hoc profitability analysis across products and markets
• Support variance analysis through an understanding of liquor pricing regulations and market dynamics
• Build and maintain financial models to support business decision-making

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Canadian CPA designation considered an asset
• 3+ years of full-cycle accounting and finance experience
• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Hands-on ERP experience (SAP Business One preferred)
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and provide actionable insights
• Detail-oriented and self-directed, with a focus on building sustainable processes and controls

This is a fully onsite role based in Calgary, requiring presence in the office 5 days per week, with flexibility as needed.

Collaborative, fast-paced environment with close interaction across Finance and operational teams providing a culture that is rewarding and fun

Hands-on role with high visibility and regular exposure to senior leadership, including the Controller and CFO

$1,000 annually toward your Health Spending Account (HSA) and Personal Spending Account (PSA)

RRSP matching program starting at 4.5% for all employees

Company TFSA program

Birthday off with pay

Pet friendly office

Annual performance-based salary increases

AwardCo employee recognition & reward program

Perkopolis membership

Up to $5,000 lifetime fertility treatment benefit

Annual safety boot allowance (eligible positions)

Free on-site parking

Casual dress code

Employee discounts at our brewery restaurant

Access to our on-site employee taproom

Community gardens at our Calgary brewery

Employee-centric culture with regular social events and team celebrations

Opportunities for professional growth and career development