Location: 8800 Glenlyon Pkwy, Burnaby, British Columbia

Career Level: Corporate 3 (C3)

Reports To: Director, FP&A

Who are we?

Svante is a rapidly growing clean energy technology company making commercial-scale carbon capture and removal a reality and enabling global industries to play offense in the fight against climate change that will accelerate the global transition to a lower-carbon economy.

The growing success of our company is owed to our commitment to our people, our emphasis on our values, and our innovative technology. Passion is put into what we do every day.

Purpose of the Role

As the Senior Financial Analyst, you will play a key role within Svante’s FP&A and Corporate Development teams, supporting the organization’s strategic goals through accurate financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and business performance reporting.

You will partner closely with business leaders and cross-functional teams to develop financial forecasts, analyze business performance, maintain and improve financial models, and provide actionable insights that support strategic and operational decision-making. The role will also contribute to the continuous improvement and automation of Svante’s reporting, data, budgeting, and financial planning systems.

This position is ideal for a finance professional who combines strong financial analysis capabilities with technical and data expertise and is comfortable working across Finance, Operations, Information Technology, and other business functions in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• 5-8 years of progressive experience within a Corporate FP&A, Finance Business Partner, or similar financial analysis function.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Finance, or a quantitative discipline such as Engineering, Mathematics, or Statistics.
• CPA, MBA, or other relevant professional designation or advanced education is considered an asset.
• Strong knowledge of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and finance and accounting principles.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and connect business strategy to underlying financial drivers and translate complex information into detailed, actionable financial analysis.
• Advanced Excel skills, including the ability to build, understand, and audit complex financial models and analyses.
• Experience with Corporate Performance Management (CPM) tools such as TM1/Cognos, Adaptive Insights, or Vena.
• Working knowledge of relational database concepts and experience applying these concepts to data warehousing, financial analysis, or data management projects.
• Experience using Power BI or equivalent analytics platforms to develop financial, KPI, and operational reports and dashboards; knowledge of DAX and Power Query is considered an asset.
• Experience supporting or improving budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and financial planning systems and processes.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under tight deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders across different functions and levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated initiative, self-management, and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy, quality, and continuous improvement.
• The candidate for this role must be based in the Greater Vancouver Area and will be required to work from the office for a minimum number of days per week based on FP&A team needs.

What Success Looks Like in This Role

• Contribute to and take ownership of key components of Svante’s corporate financial planning and budgeting processes, including budget inputs, maintenance, actual versus budget reporting, and variance analysis.
• Develop and maintain accurate financial models, forecasts, and analyses that support strategic and operational decision-making.
• Partner with business leaders across Svante to develop, automate, and maintain recurring business review materials, management reports, dashboards, and other decision-support tools.
• Analyze financial and operational KPIs and metrics to identify business trends, performance drivers, risks, and opportunities.
• Translate complex financial and operational data into clear, actionable insights for Finance, Operations, and senior business stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Finance & Accounting, Operations, and Information Technology teams to continuously improve Svante’s centralized data ecosystem and financial planning, forecasting, and modelling tools.
• Support the development and implementation of data strategies that strengthen financial modelling, reporting, and business performance analysis.
• Improve and automate reporting processes and tools to increase efficiency, accuracy, consistency, and visibility across the organization.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of Svante’s budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and financial planning processes and systems.
• Take ownership of the administration, maintenance, and continuous improvement of Svante’s Corporate Performance Management platform.
• Develop and enhance Power BI and other analytical dashboards to improve visibility into financial, operational, and KPI performance.
• Partner with external system providers and internal stakeholders to ensure Svante’s financial and data platforms remain robust, effective, and fit for business needs.
• Support Corporate Development initiatives through financial analysis, modelling, data analysis, and business case development as required.
• Build strong relationships across Finance, Operations, Information Technology, and other functions to ensure financial insights and reporting effectively support business priorities.
• Identify opportunities to improve data quality, reporting processes, system capabilities, and overall financial planning effectiveness.
• Contribute to a culture of collaboration, accountability, continuous improvement, and data-driven decision-making.
• Develop deeper knowledge of Svante’s business model, carbon capture technology development environment, industry economics, and broader commercial drivers.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Svante is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This Equal Employment Opportunity policy applies to all practices relating to recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, discipline, transfer, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment. All Svante employees share in the responsibility for assuring that, by our personal actions, the policies are effective. Accommodations will be provided as requested by candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Pay Equity Statement

Svante believes in pay equity, fairness and transparency, and so we include a salary range within the job posting. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location.

The actual salary offered to the final candidate is based on the salary range shown, and will vary depending on the candidate’s relative experience, qualifications, and anticipated level of performance. We assess all candidates individually and strive to offer competitive and equitable compensation packages.

Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards that recognize employees for their performance and contributions. In addition to Base Pay, Svante provides comprehensive benefits to employees such as Restricted Share Units, Extended Health and Dental Plan, Retirement Saving Plan, free access to a Fitness Centre and more!