Financial Systems Analyst

Spearhead is a multi-faceted, innovation-based manufacturing Company specializing in the fabrication of architecture. From our humble beginnings 35 years ago, we have grown into an industry leading, internationally recognized organization – known for our innovative approach, our strategic use of technology, and our deep appreciation of craft and design. We strive to continually improve upon everything that we do, and we feel fortunate to engage with exceptional industry partners who share ourvision and contribute to our relentless pursuit of excellence.

Harnessing the expertise and knowledge of our entire organization, we add value to our projects through global efficiencies and masterful execution. As industry leaders in design for manufacturing and assembly(DfMA), we have built strong and enduring relationships with esteemed architects, engineers, educational institutions, and industry partners – relationships that now generate the bulk of our work and allow usto build momentum across consecutive projects.

Resultingly, Spearhead’s industry presence continues toexpand and diversify as we collectively address unique and exciting challenges.

We take pride in our positive work environment, value the expertise and contributions of each employee, and celebrate the success of our efforts. Our growing portfolio of work continues to speak to the tremendous momentum that Spearhead has created – a testament to the remarkable ingenuity, dedication, and progressiveness of the entire Spearhead team.

Location:

Nelson, BC; open to hybrid work arrangements

Reports To:

Finance Manager

Direct Reports: N/A

Role Status:
Full-time, Permanent

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Date of Last Review:
September 2026

The Financial Systems Analyst combines manufacturing cost accounting, financial analysis, business intelligence, data analytics, and system implementation. The role is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of product, project, and manufacturing cost information while developing reliable reporting and analytical tools to support business decision-making.

Working closely with Finance, Operations, Manufacturing, and Procurement, the successful candidate will provide meaningful insights into manufacturing performance, product costing, profitability, and operational efficiency.

This is an ideal opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys both finance and technology and wants to move beyond traditional accounting into a more analytical and systems-focused role. The position also offers a pathway to broader responsibilities across Finance Systems, Business Intelligence, or Financial Planning & Analysis.

• Maintain and analyze manufacturing cost information, including direct materials, direct labour, manufacturing overhead, work in progress and finished goods
• Develop and maintain standard or estimated costs
• Investigate material, labour, overhead or production variances and work with operations to resolve them
• Perform monthly analysis of actual versus estimated costs
• Analyze bills of materials (BOMs), routings, labour rates and overhead allocations
• Develop and maintain financial and operational dashboards using Power BI and/or similar business intelligence tools
• Transform raw ERP and operational data into meaningful management information
• Develop automated reporting to reduce reliance on manual Excel-based processes.

• Lead the Finance and Costing workstreamfor the implementation of a new manufacturing system
• Define system requirements, workflows and data structures with Finance, Operations and IT
• Lead testing, data migration, configuration and go-live activities
• Develop costing and reportingprocesses within the new system
• Act as the Finance/Costing subject matter expert andkey liaison withERP consultants
• Develop reporting and identify opportunities for automation and improved data flow
• Analyze profitability, margins, production performance and operational costs
• Support budgeting and forecasting through costand operational data analysis
• Develop analytical modelsto support pricing and quoting decisions
• Identify cost reduction and productivity opportunities
• T ranslate complex datainto clear, actionable business insights

• Establish and maintain controls over costing and operational data
• Reconcile manufacturing and financial data
• Investigate discrepanciesand identify root causes
• Maintain accurate costing master data, including products, BOMs, labour rates and…