Financial Operations Analyst

Trans Mountain Corporation operates Canada’s only pipeline system transporting oil products to the West Coast. We deliver approximately 890,000 barrels of petroleum products each day through a dual pipeline system of more than 1,150 kilometres of pipeline in Alberta, British Columbia and Washington state.

Trans Mountain also operates a state-of-the-art loading facility, Westridge Marine Terminal, with three berths providing tidewater access to global markets.

As a federal Crown corporation, Trans Mountain continues to build on more than 70 years of experience delivering operational and safety excellence through our crude oil pipeline system.

With our expanded pipeline system now in place, Trans Mountain provides enhanced direct access for Canadian crude oil to world markets. The expansion realizes a world-class system for oil transport, developed to Canada’s high standards within one of the most stringent regulatory regimes in the world, creating long-term economic benefits, enhanced marine protection, enhanced safety and emergency management capabilities, and enhanced skilled-worker capacity building in communities and Indigenous groups.

Our Core Values

Trans Mountain’s core values – Safety, Integrity, Respect and Excellence – guide our every step. Each obstacle we’ve overcome or success we’ve experienced has been the result of a shared commitment to living these values every day. Together, we’re focused on doing the right thing for each other and our communities. If you are looking for an opportunity to apply your strengths in an environment that encourages Safety, Integrity, Respect, and Excellence, we invite you to explore this opportunity with us!

Location: Calgary Head Office

Department: Finance

Reports to: Director, Finance

Worker Type: Employee

Schedule Type: Full-time

Work Setting: In-office

Trans Mountain is seeking a collaborative, motivated, and values driven individual to join our dynamic team as a Financial Operations Analyst. In this position, you will provide cost control, variance analysis, forecasting, budget preparation, and accurate reporting for assigned responsibility centers. You will work closely with Project Managers and Operations Supervisors to monitor costs and support Regional Directors in developing budgets aligned with corporate plans.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the coordination of annual budget preparation, ensuring the timely and accurate provision of financial data to support operational needs.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align budget planning with strategic objectives, including the development and execution of the 5-year corporate plan, driving long-term financial sustainability and organizational growth.
• Ensure compliance with financial cycle deadlines by coordinating and executing quarterly forecast updates in collaboration with Project Managers, Operations Supervisors, and Regional Directors.
• Maintain and update forecasts in Planning Analytics, performing monthly adjustments and fine-tuning projections to support informed decision-making and operational efficiency.
• Lead the preparation of monthly accruals in collaboration with Admins and LEM Coordinators, ensuring accuracy and alignment with financial objectives.
• Collaborate with Managers and Supervisors to gather and analyze monthly results, ensuring accuracy and alignment with financial objectives.
• Conduct variance analysis against the budget plan and current forecast for the assigned responsibility centers, identifying cost trends, savings opportunities, and efficiencies to support strategic financial decision-making.
• Compile and deliver monthly financial reports for area Director(s) and VP, ensuring accuracy, adherence to deadlines, and consistency in formatting aligned with other regional Financial Operations Analysts.
• Set up requisitions and Project IDs, facilitating efficient financial tracking and operations.
• Communicate and report Capital transfers to Managers and Supervisors, ensuring transparency and alignment with financial objectives.
• Provide user support for D365, ensuring smooth navigation and utilization of system functionalities for managing operating budgets. Assist with the training of new system users, equipping them with the necessary skills to optimize workflow and ensure accurate recording of transactions.

Qualifications And Professional Experience

• Post-secondary education in Finance, Accounting, or related discipline.
• CPA or Project Controls Professional preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of progressive experience.
• Experience with ERP software, preferably Microsoft D365, as well as cost management and financial/accounting systems.
• Experience with budgeting and cost control processes.
• Knowledge of accounting, finance, and project controls principles.
• Strong proficiency in Excel and spreadsheet analysis.
• A consistent track record of delivering high‑quality work, managing competing priorities, and supporting key business processes or operational functions.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with colleagues and stakeholders from a variety of backgrounds and levels across the organization.
• Effective communication skills, including the ability to convey information clearly, respectfully, and professionally.
• Commitment to inclusive practices and a willingness to contribute positively to a collaborative and supportive workplace culture.

Working Conditions

• May need to provide support outside of regular business hours and/or on the weekend.

Application

Candidates may submit their application in English or French. To apply in French, please use our French careers site: Careers (French)

At Trans Mountain, we believe in an inclusive, accessible, and barrier free recruitment and selection process for all applicants. If you require an accommodation at any point in the process, please contact us at: View email address on ca.workus.org or the designated Talent Acquisition Advisor. Accommodation requests will not affect the assessment of your application or candidacy or the designated Talent Acquisition Advisor. Accommodation requests will not affect the assessment of your application or candidacy.

We Build Careers and Pipelines That Last

Our story is about determination, resourcefulness and resilience. It’s about charting our own course, finding innovative solutions to challenging problems and doing the right thing. It was true when Trans Mountain became a company in 1951 and it’s just as true today. We welcome new members to our team that embrace the qualities in our story, that thrive on the new path and directions we take. Our culture is one of care and taking our responsibilities seriously. If you would like to contribute to our culture, then join our journey.

A Rewarding Opportunity

We offer

• Valuable experience providing opportunity for professional development and career advancement;
• An opportunity to engage with and learn from some of the most talented and experienced people in the business;
• Competitive compensation;
• Comprehensive benefits programs including flexible benefits, pension and savings plans;
• A place to share a sense of purpose and build relationships;
• Meaningful work that makes a difference;
• An opportunity within the Canadian energy industry.

We value

• The health, safety and wellness of everyone working in our company;
• Meaningful participation from Indigenous and local communities;
• The commitment and resilience of our people;
• Collaboration and achieving success together.

In keeping with Trans Mountain’s commitment to maximize benefits for communities, priority will be given to qualified candidates from Indigenous, local and regional communities along the Trans Mountain pipeline corridor.

In Alberta, the pipeline system spans the traditional territories of Treaty 6, 7 and 8, and the Métis Nation of Alberta (Zone 4).

In British Columbia, the system crosses the traditional territories of numerous First Nations that are affiliated with the Secwepemc, Dakelh (Carrier), Nlaka'pamux, Syilx/Okanagan, Interior and Coast Salish, Stó:lo, as well as the Métis.

Trans Mountain also operates through 15 First Nation Reserves located within the region spanning the BC interior through Fraser Valley.

Our Commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility (IDEA)

Trans Mountain is committed to fostering inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility. The diverse viewpoints and cultural knowledge that our employees bring to work enrich our organization’s collective cultural understanding, which is reflected in the work we do every day. We strive to create an environment that is free of barriers to promote full participation in the workplace. Trans Mountain welcomes new team members from traditionally underrepresented groups, including but not limited to women, Indigenous Peoples, members of racialized groups, persons with disabilities and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community.