Senior Financial Analyst Full-time Job

We take pride in being a high-performing team and constantly strive for excellence. As our team directly supports the CFO, we operate in a dynamic environment, are agile/nimble and often work with a sense of urgency.

• Supporting the preparation of the annual budget, monthly and quarterly forecasts, and build appropriate models to assist with analysis and reporting 

• Playing a lead central role in collaborating with FP&A (business units and other corporate groups such as Treasury, Tax, Corporate Accounting) to:

• Accurately capture all inputs and consolidate the annual budget, strategic plan, quarterly forecasts, and month end reporting

• Develop thorough knowledge of business partners’ needs to provide customized and relevant input in the building of financial models

• Document major processes so business partners and new team members can be educated on financial models and processes, drive further efficiencies, and improve performance

• Be a subject matter expert in special projects (related to various corporate development and/or cross BU initiatives)

• Preparing analysis and reporting related to key intercompany transactions (I/C Dividends, Rent, and other eliminations upon consolidation) for the purpose of results tracking and providing an accurate picture of consolidated performance

• Monitoring results versus budget/forecast and provide thorough analysis and investigation into the variances while identifying risks and opportunities when building out future forecasts

• Accountable for developing, maintaining, and evolving new and existing financial models.

• Experience with process improvements via Excel and/or PowerBI is an asset

• Ensuring that meaningful analysis and reports are prepared to support various levels for reviews and presentations for various Officers and Board of Director’s meetings, with an emphasis on storytelling and “connecting the dots”

• Playing a lead role in training and coaching of Financial Analyst Associate

• Participating as a subject matter expert in special projects and ad hoc analysis as required

 

What you bring

• University degree or College diploma in Business, Finance/Accounting, or business-related discipline

• Minimum of 3-5 years business experience in an analytical field with a solid understanding of the financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow statements)

• Are currently pursuing or have obtained an accounting designation (CPA, CA, CMA, CGA)

• Results oriented and organized, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities, maintaining attention to detail while retaining focus on the “big picture”

• Strong business acumen, analytical skills, and problem-solving abilities, including prior experience with process improvements to revamp working papers and drive efficiencies

• Superior interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) to collaborate effectively in a team setting

• Motivated self-starter with the ability to thrive in an environment responsive to changing business requirements

• Experience with storytelling and “connecting the dots” to key stakeholders at varying levels of seniority is an asset

• Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (specifically with Excel and PowerPoint).

• Working knowledge of Hyperion, PeopleSoft and PowerBI is considered an asset

• Willing to work extended hours when the business requires (such as quarter end, year end, and as needed)

• Creative and courageous, with the ability to manage in an environment of change and ambiguity to help us take bold, strategic moves in this rapidly evolving retail environment

• Action oriented, and comfortable taking calculated risks to better serve our customers and business

• Outcome focused, critical thinker with the ability to analyze and visualize, to ensure continuous improvement across our entire business

• Independent self-starter who can accurately prioritize key tasks to achieve desired outcome within the required deadline and proactive raise any potential barriers to completion

• Collaborative team player with superior influencing skills, who build relationships easily across various stakeholder groups to move initiatives forward

 

Hybrid

 

We value flexibility. We have adopted a hybrid work model whereby employees use a combination of working in office and virtually in service of outcomes. Each leader is empowered to decide what work is best achieved in person based on the unique needs of their team.

 

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Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited (CTC) is one of Canadas most admired and trusted companies. With more than 90 Owned Brands, 1,700 retail locations, financial services, exemplary e-commerce capabilities, and exciting market-leading merchandising strategies. We dream big and work as one to innovate with purpose for our customers at every level of our business, investing in new technologies and products, and doubling down on top talent to drive the company forward. We offer competitive salaries and wages to CTC employees, as well as store discounts, supported learning through our Triangle Learning Academy, Canadian Tire Profit Sharing, and retirement and savings programs for eligible employees. As part of our enhanced flex benefits program, we offer mental health benefits in the amount of $5,000 per year for benefits-eligible employees and their families, including total well-being, and mental health tools and resources for all employees. Join us in helping to make life in Canada better through living and working our Core Values: we are innovators and entrepreneurs at our core, outcomes drive us, inclusion is a must, we are stronger together and we take personal responsibility. It is an especially exciting time to join CTC and its family of companies where career opportunities are wide-ranging! Join us, where there's a place for you here.