Financial Analyst, FP&A

Some of what you will do:
Reporting to the Director of FP&A (Logistics and E-Commerce) you will partner with the leadership team and senior management across the business. You will support the monthly financial accounting close, annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and multi-year (long range) planning process for Logistics & E-Commerce. This will also include, but not limited to, monthly reporting, business case reviews and ad hoc analyses.

• Specifically, You Will:
•     Collaborate with Accounting and Supply Chain teams to support monthly/quarterly/annual close processes 
•     Perform accruals, journal entries, and reclasses related to supply chain operations (e.g., freight, warehousing, transportation)
•     Prepare monthly reporting package for management review including analysis of variances to budget, forecast and/or prior year(s)
•     Prepare annual budget and quarterly forecast packages and partner with senior management to review and complete
•     Assist in the preparation of summary reports, presentations, dashboards for senior leadership
•     Review financial results to ensure proper cost periodization and classification, correct errors in coordination with the Accounting team
•     Engage in an ongoing pursuit to improve accuracy of financial forecasts 
•     Prepare and build ad hoc reporting and analysis 
•     Contributes to team effort in accomplishing related annual objectives
• Some of what you need:
•     Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Accounting, Finance, or related field
•     Working towards or completed postgraduate degree/designation (eg. CPA, MBA) is considered an asset 
•     Must have advanced knowledge in Microsoft Excel; working knowledge in Word, PowerPoint, Outlook; experience in building Excel Macros (VBA) and Power BI reports is an asset
•     Critical thinking, can see the ‘big picture’ in a complex business environment 
•     Excellent analytical skills, with attention to explaining key variances
•     Strong communication skills and the ability to clearly present complex information to non-technical business partners
•     Ability to interpret large amounts of financial and non-financial data and summarize it to present meaningful information to various levels of management
•     Time management and self-management skills
•     Must be willing to adapt to a dynamic business environment, balancing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines
•     2+ years experience as a Financial Analyst, Budget Analyst or similar role, including accounting, budgeting and planning experience
•     Experience in E-Commerce, particularly in supply chain finance or operations dealing with warehousing and transportation.
• Some of what you will get:
•     Associate discount
•     Health and Dental benefits
•     RRSP/DPSP
•     Performance bonuses
•     Learning & Development programs
•     And more...

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