Financial Analyst

The Senior Financial Analyst will provide direct support to the Manager, Operations Controlling  for all cost control activities including analysis, reporting and planning.

The successful candidate will:

• Prepare financial variance analysis and trending, which includes identifying cost drivers and analyzing how this impacts future financial and strategic decisions and recommend/implement corrective actions as required.

• Collaborate with cost owners across various departments to prepare budgets and forecasts, with great attention to detail to ensure accuracy and integrity of data and information provided. This requires exhibiting professional skepticism to challenge cost owners on their costs and seek opportunities for cost savings.

• Anticipate potential financial risks, proactively identify opportunities to mitigate these risks, and recommend corrective actions to management.

• Coaching and training budget owners to enhance cost awareness, accountability and forecasting accuracy.

• Analyze inventory and variable costing related expenses throughout the month to ensure alignment with budget and forecast. This includes reviewing cost classifications and making corrections as required.

• Support month end procedures including preparation of journal entries, area cost and classification review and variance analysis of actual to forecast. This includes preparation of accruals which requires a comprehensive understanding of departmental costs and documenting and preparing reports regarding the same to communicate critical financial information to Management.

• Gain deep understanding of operational processes and use the knowledge to enhance financial modelling, costing models, scenario analysis etc. to support budgeting, forecasting and Management decision making. Provide financial leadership in cross functional teams. Cross train Financial Analysts on financial models.

• Identify, lead and support improvements to business process and interfaces within the finance function and cross functionally.

• Analyze project financial information, trends and metrics to facilitate development of forecasts. Develop project reports to be used by project managers which summarize financial performance and highlight key trends.

• Assist in managing the annual budget process including process enhancements, consolidation, analysis, and coordination of input from budget owners.

• Review, update and develop accounting policies and procedures for IFRS compliance and process improvement.

• Perform monthly and quarterly balance sheet reconciliations in a timely manner to provide management with accurate financial information.

• Mentor Financial Analysts by working collaboratively on projects. Provide review and approval of the work done by Financial Analysts to ensure accuracy and overall quality of the OPEX Controlling departments outputs.

• Prepare analytical reports on actuals, forecasts, annual budgets and KPIs to support sound decision making by the Senior Leadership team.

• Prepare timely and accurate forecast and budgeting deliverables for Parent Company, with an emphasis on the delivery of high quality information.

• Coordinate interdepartmental activities required to complete forecasts and budgets by developing interdepartmental calendars which will result in the completion of deliverables to the Parent company by the required deadlines.

• Implement continuous improvements to the existing process for budgeting and forecasting.

• Assist in the creation of operational and executive dashboards and assist in the coordination and execution of other IT initiatives as they relate to the OPEX Controlling department.

• Assist in the implementation and oversight of change management best practices during organizational and process changes.

At K+S Potash Canada, we’re building more than just a world-class potash operation. We’re creating opportunities for our people, our communities, and our planet. Guided by our global values, we dig deeper and reach higher, turning challenges into opportunities with innovation, collaboration, and sustainability at the core of everything we do.

In a career with K+S, you can look forward to:

Good People and Great Culture

Be part of a diverse, inclusive workplace where safety, innovation, and teamwork come first, and where teams consistently act with focus, accountability and connection to drive stronger results.

• Community-minded and globally connected
• Collaborative, supportive environment
• Culture rooted in clear principles that help us work better together
• Focus on inclusive policies and growing diversity in our workplace

Challenge and Growth

We believe in unlocking your potential through training, mentorship, and career advancement.

• Professional development programs
• Recognition for your contributions

Valuable Rewards

We take care of our people with competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits program.

• Market-aligned salaries and performance bonuses
• Generous employer-paid benefits coverage
• Retirement plan contributions that grow with your career

Benefits that Support You

Our benefits go beyond the basics, supporting your health, well-being, and lifestyle. Our comprehensive, employer-paid benefits program includes Life, Disability, Health and Dental, as well as competitive Retirement benefits, Employee and Family Assistance Program, parental leave top-up for birthing and non-birthing parents, paid work time to volunteer in your community, and more! We offer a Health Spending Account for extras, like more expensive glasses, or a Wellness Account that covers recreational items, like your park camping fees, hunting or fishing license, and your gym membership.

Build your future with us!

K+S Potash Canada recognizes the diversity of the workforce and encourages individuals with the equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Qualifying requirements for this role:

• CPA designation or near completion of CPA designation.

• Previous management accounting, budgeting and controlling experience preferred.

• Previous mining experience considered an asset.

• SAP experience considered an asset

• Demonstrates fluency in English orally and in written form.

• Ability to work accurately under pressure.

• Ability to work with others as a team.

• Must be authorized to legally work in Canada.

• Successful candidates must be eligible to travel outside of Canada as travel may be required.

Successful candidates may be entitled to relocation assistance.
 

Employment is subject to successfully completing KSPC’s pre-employment checks which may include criminal record check, education verification, functional fitness evaluation and drug & alcohol testing.

To ensure consideration for this role, please apply April 15, 2026.

We enrich life through the sustainable extraction and refinement of minerals to indispensable products and through our working environment, which is unique. Because it stands for everything that really matters in life: Trust, team spirit and meaningfulness for 11,000 employees at 51 locations on five continents. Welcome to K + S.