Looking for a career where you are challenged to think, continually learn, and collaborate with others? Applied Biological Materials Inc. is a Vancouver-based biotech company that develops and markets research reagents to the life science community and the biotech industry. In light of our rapid business expansion, abm is seeking a Financial Analyst to support both financial analysis and accounting reporting. This hybrid role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who enjoys combining accurate financial reporting (accounting) with analytical insights to support management decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Analysis & Accounting Reporting
- Prepare monthly management reports (actual vs. budget vs. prior year)
- Conduct variance analysis and provide clear, concise explanations
- Analyze revenue, gross margin, and operating expenses by department and product line
- Support annual budgeting and rolling forecast processes
- Assist with cash-flow forecasting and working-capital analysis
- Support pricing, cost, and margin analysis, including in-house vs. OEM products
- Prepare ad-hoc financial analysis to support management and strategic initiatives
- Perform full-cycle accounting tasks
Systems & Process Improvement
- Support accounting and ERP systems
- Assist with reporting automation, data validation, and process improvements
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing, Operations, and HR
- Support enhancements to finance documentation and internal controls
Qualifications & Skills
- Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- Strong Excel and PowerBI skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and basic financial modeling
- 2–5 years of relevant accounting and/or financial analysis experience
- Solid understanding of accounting principles (ASPE)
- Experience with accounting or ERP systems
- High attention to detail with a strong analytical mindset
- Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders
Professional Designations (Assets)
- CPA (Canada) designation or CPA candidate
- CFA charter or CFA candidate
Work Location
- Onsite at our headquarters in Richmond, BC.
- The successful candidate must be available to start onsite from the first day of employment. No relocation allowance will be provided.
*We thank all applicants for interest in abm and the role. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Top Skills
Applied Biological Materials Richmond, British Columbia, CAN Office
Suite 1 - 3671 Viking Way, Richmond, British Columbia, Canada, V6V 2J5
