Clearwater Seafoods’ Finance department is seeking a Financial Analyst, Land-Based Operations (LBO) to join the team at our Bedford, Nova Scotia Corporate Office. The position is a permanent, full-time position reporting to the Senior Finance Manager, LBO.

Purpose of Position

The Financial Analyst, LBO supports financial reporting, analysis, period-end close, budgeting, and operational decision-making for Clearwater’s land-based operations. This role works closely with finance, operations, production teams, and plant management to provide accurate and timely financial information.

Key Responsibilities

- Prepare and support financial reporting for land-based operations, including results against budget, prior year, and operational targets.
- Compile and calculate key operating variances, including labour, overhead, freight, stock transfer, and other cost drivers.
- Support period-end close activities, including routine journal entries, account analysis, reconciliations and supporting documentation.
- Assist with variance follow-up by investigating exceptions and providing support to finance, operations and production stakeholders.




- Support budgeting and planning activities, including compiling historical data, updating planning models, and assisting with SAP budget inputs.
- Provide financial support for savings initiatives, cost avoidance analysis, process improvements, and other business requirements as needed.

Key Competencies:
- Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Detail-oriented, organized, and committed to accuracy.
- Able to manage deadlines and work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Self-motivated, eager to learn, and comfortable working with cross-functional stakeholders.

Qualifications:
- University degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
- Preference will be given to candidates who seek to complete a CPA designation
- Minimum 2-3 years of relevant experience
- SAP user knowledge is considered an asset
- Solid Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint

Working Conditions:
- Location: Bedford, Nova Scotia
- Occasional travel to plants may be required

📌 Financial Analyst, Land Based Operations (Bedford)
🏢 Clearwater Seafoods
📍 Bedford