About this role
About the position
We’re looking for a Financial Planning Analyst (18-Month Contract) to support key financial planning, forecasting, and analytics initiatives that help drive decision-making. This role partners closely with Logistics, Supply Chain, and Finance stakeholders to develop financial models, uncover cost-saving opportunities, and provide actionable insights that influence business performance. You'll gain exposure to enterprise-wide logistics operations while leading impactful analysis related to freight costs, budgeting, forecasting, process improvements, and operational efficiencies. This is an excellent opportunity to build strong cross-functional partnerships, contribute to strategic initiatives, and drive measurable impact on an evolving area of the business.
Responsibilities
• Performs financial planning, data modeling and ad hoc analysis to support various operational initiatives including plan and forecast submission.
• Provides data-driven, actionable insights that inform and guide decision-making for Logistics operational leadership.
• Acts as a subject matter expert to identify cost saving opportunities and mitigate business risks.
• Participates in Finance initiatives of departmental process improvements and contribute to efforts to improve operational efficiency and automation; support overall Finance and/or Supply Chain initiatives and projects.
• Prepares various time-sensitive financial reports (including flash reports, quarter-end packages, payment files, freight costs, spend reports, GL reconciliation) for presentation and approval from senior leaders.
• Maintains, updates, and investigates variance explanations on financial plans related to budgets and forecasts.
• Develops strong partnerships with other Finance teams and Logistics operational stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate sharing of information and insights.
Requirements
• Post-secondary education in a related field (e.g., Finance/Accounting, Business Administration, Commerce/Economics); working towards business related designation (e.g., CPA) is an asset.
• A minimum of two (2) years of financial analysis, budgeting/forecasting, and modeling experience; experience supporting Logistics or Supply Chain Operations is an asset.
• Proven experience with financial modelling and data analytics to support business initiatives.
• Proven analytical & problem-solving skills including the analysis of complex information, research skills, and knowledge of database design and manipulation concepts.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to adapt communication styles to suit a wide variety of audiences.
• Ability to work in a detail-oriented, multi-project environment while meeting tight deadlines.
• Strong independent work ethic: able to drive results, accurately estimate time required to complete projects, initiative follow-up, and keep appropriate stakeholders or peers aware of progress.
• Strong Microsoft Office Suite skills including Word, Excel (able to efficiently and accurately manage, sort, and analyze large data sets), PowerPoint.
• Experience with ERP software (i.e. Oracle), databases (i.e. TM1); experience using SQL, Alteryx, running and creating Macros/VBA code and/or data manipulation tools (Power Bi, Tableau) is an asset.
Nice-to-haves
• working towards business related designation (e.g., CPA) is an asset.
• experience supporting Logistics or Supply Chain Operations is an asset.
• Experience with ERP software (i.e. Oracle), databases (i.e. TM1); experience using SQL, Alteryx, running and creating Macros/VBA code and/or data manipulation tools (Power Bi, Tableau) is an asset.
Benefits
• Associate discounts at our stores, available to you and eligible family members.
• Comprehensive training and development resources to help you learn, grow, and succeed.
• Immediate access to our Group Benefits package, Associate & Family Assistance Program, and various well-being resources.
• Discover innovative amenities at our eco-friendly corporate office, along with the flexibility and balance of our hybrid work model.