Financial Analyst - Capital Planning

We are looking for a self-starter, creative problem solver, and strong communicator who thrives on new challenges and has an achievement-oriented mindset. You will play a key role in supporting capital planning and investment decisions while driving continuous improvement, reporting innovation, and process efficiencies across the organization.

What You Will Do

• Partner with mill operations leaders to manage capital project portfolios, maintain project data integrity, and provide ongoing visibility into project status, risks, and opportunities.

• Collaborate with project managers, procurement, construction, engineering, and planning teams to monitor project progress, actual costs, forecasts, and scope changes throughout the project lifecycle.

• Analyze capital spending performance, budget-to-forecast variances, and key cost drivers. Communicate trends, risks, and recommendations to operations leadership, project teams, and finance stakeholders.

• Develop and enhance reporting processes that provide meaningful insights into capital project performance and portfolio management. Candidates with experience creating dashboards, automating reporting, and delivering business intelligence solutions through Power BI or similar tools will have the opportunity to help shape and expand our reporting capabilities.

• Drive reporting process improvements through automation, data analysis, and the implementation of scalable solutions that improve efficiency and support decision-making.

• Partner with stakeholders to identify reporting needs, translate business requirements into meaningful analytics, and continuously improve reporting capabilities and user experience.

• Produce monthly capital reporting packages, including major project analysis, executive summaries, KPI reporting, and management presentations.

• Support capital project evaluation, business case development, budgeting, forecasting, and payback analyses to support investment decisions.

• Facilitate post-implementation reviews to evaluate project effectiveness, measure expected returns, and capture lessons learned.

• Serve as the Smartsheet Subject Matter Expert, supporting project tracking, workflow optimization, and process standardization initiatives.

• Provide guidance on capital versus expense classifications and ensure compliance with accounting policies and internal controls.

• Maintain and continuously improve the Approved for Expenditure (AFE) process, documentation, and governance requirements.

• Support month-end close activities by partnering with Accounting and Finance teams to ensure accurate and timely project-related accounting and reporting.

• Support the development of long-range capital plans through data analysis, scenario modeling, and collaboration with operational leaders.

• Lead or participate in continuous improvement initiatives that enhance reporting, planning, forecasting, and capital management processes.

• Complete special projects and other duties as assigned.

What Qualifications, Education, Experience, and Skills You Will Need

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Engineering, or a related field.

• 3+ years of experience in financial analysis, capital planning, project controls, project accounting, or a related discipline.

• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial processes, internal controls, and capital investment analysis.

• Strong skills in the use of and ability to learn technologies and tools related to finance, project management, reporting, and analytics.

• Experience identifying and implementing process improvements, automation opportunities, and reporting enhancements is considered an asset.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills with the ability to translate complex data into meaningful business insights.

• Ability to work independently, manage ambiguity, and drive initiatives with limited direction.

• Proven ability to build relationships and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present findings and recommendations to leadership.

• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.

• Experience with Oracle EBS, Smartsheet, enterprise project management systems, and business intelligence/reporting tools such as Power BI

Other Competencies You Should Have

• Business Partnering & Stakeholder Management

• Project Management

• Data Analytics & Visualization

• Process Improvement & Continuous Improvement Mindset

• Written and Oral Communication

• Interpersonal Effectiveness

• Analytical & Strategic Thinking

• Results Orientation

• Teamwork & Collaboration

• Change Agility

• Initiative & Self-Motivation

Our highly competitive compensation package and outstanding benefits include:

• Benefits starting Day 1

• Competitive starting pay

• On-the-job training

• A culture that strongly believes in promoting from within

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Wellness Pay Program

• 401k with company match & retirement contribution

• Stock Purchase Plan

• Life Insurance

• Disability Insurance

• Paid vacations and holidays

Safety is one of West Fraser’s core values and our employees can expect a challenging, stable work environment with career development opportunities.

Apply with us:

If you are ready to build your career in a company that thrives on growth, internal promotions, training, safe work environment, rewarding work, challenge, and opportunity, come build your career with us at West Fraser:

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please apply through our online application process. Be sure to attach your resume to your online profile as resumes will not be accepted at the site. No phone inquiries, please.

West Fraser is a diversified wood products company producing lumber, OSB, LVL, MDF, plywood, pulp, newsprint, wood chips, and energy with over 60 facilities in Canada, the United States, and Europe. We are the largest lumber producer in North America, a leading global manufacturer of wood-based panels, and the world’s largest producer of oriented strand board (OSB). We are a growing company, believe strongly in promoting from within, and pride ourselves on providing a challenging environment with continuous development. The successful candidate should be interested in future growth opportunities within the company.

West Fraser is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D & Drug-Free Workplace