Analyst, Joint Ventures (Hybrid)

NOVA ChemicalsCalgary, AB, CA, TP R

30+ days ago

Salary

CA$60.00 hourly

Job description

NOVA Chemicals helps shape a world where products vital to our health and happiness are even better tomorrow than they are today. We are seeking talented and passionate people who enjoy working in a collaborative, innovative environment to join our dynamic team.

We are seeking a Joint Ventures Analyst  to join the Joint Venture Management Team. This position reports to the Director of Joint Venture Management and supports the Joint Venture Management Team with various activities to ensure NOVA Chemicals is complying with Joint Venture (JV) agreements. In this role you will coordinate audit activities, internal financial analysis, cost recovery, continuous improvement and provide backup coverage to the operations finance team in Red Deer, Alberta.

This position is located at our NOVA Head Office in Calgary, Alberta.

You Will Use Your Expertise To :

Support the Joint Venture team as the primary accounting resource for the JV Managers and working with other various groups across NOVA Chemicals
Act as the primary internal and external contact for JV audits
Coordinate and oversee annual JV audits and prepare responses / resolutions to findings
Respond to JV Management and Legal requests as required
Deliver analysis and recommendations to support JV business initiatives and strategies including fixed and variable cost saving / recovery
Provide assurance for accuracy and contractual compliance on all cost assessments and allocations for the JVs, and support NOVA Chemicals cost center change management requirements in relation to JV Agreement obligations
Participate in JV financial reporting analysis, annual budgeting, capital approval process and ongoing analysis of spending and forecasting
Provide informal leadership through mentoring, training, and coaching to other team members

What We Are Looking For :

University graduate or equivalent with 10+ years progressive experience in accounting and joint ventures OR 14+ years combination of post-secondary education and related experience.

Professional accounting / business designation would be considered an asset (CPA is preferred)

In-depth knowledge of complex accounting issues such as feedstock flows, intercompany transactions, and external billings

Experience with Joint Ventures and Contract Compliance

Expertise in spreadsheet modeling, SAP, and other Microsoft office software

Excellent interpersonal and conflict management skills

Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills

Strong written and oral presentation skills

Ability to show initiative and perform independently

Ability to remain focused while balancing competing priorities

Ability to apply skills and knowledge to changing issues and situations

Ability to effectively interact with all levels of the organization

You Can Stand Out If :

You are passionate about your work and put care and thought into all that you do.

You are responsible and follow through with your commitments to others and to safety.

You are innovative and are willing to challenge your biases when problem solving.

You are collaborative , inclusive, and work well with others towards team goals.

Additional Information :

Relocation will be considered for this position

Compensation will be commensurate with education and experience

Why NOVA Chemicals?

NOVA Chemicals’ flexible benefit programs are designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees, because when it comes to benefits, everyone has different priorities. Our benefits offerings will vary based on your work location, and are an element of the “Total Rewards” package used to reward employees.