Analyst Financial Planning

Canadian Pacific Railway; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading transnational railroad as an Analyst for Financial Planning - Operations. This role involves managing financial forecasting and budgeting processes, providing key financial insights to leadership. With a focus on process improvement and stakeholder collaboration, you will play a critical role in the success of the organization. Enjoy competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth while contributing to a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Flexible and competitive benefits package

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Performance Incentive Plan

Annual Fitness Subsidy

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or related field required.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of budgeting and financial planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning for business units and develop accurate forecasts.
• Create comprehensive annual budgets in collaboration with operational leaders.
• Improve reporting efficiency and automation for stakeholders.

Skills

Attention to detail

Process improvement mindset

Inquiry skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance

Bachelor’s degree in Business

Bachelor’s degree in Economics

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

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Join CPKC, North America’s first transnational railroad connecting U.S., Canada, and Mexico, where your career drives progress and safety is paramount. We connect communities, fuel economic growth, and provide meaningful work in a culture that values diversity, accountability, and pride. With opportunities for training, development, and advancement, you’re not just building a career—you’re part of something bigger. Together, we move goods, connect people, and create lasting change. Your future starts here.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

As the Analyst, Financial Planning - Operations, you will independently lead the financial planning process for a portfolio of business units, working with key stakeholders to ensure precision in forecasting and providing high-quality analyses to operational and finance leadership. This position will also lead the annual budgeting process, maintain accurate expense forecasts, and offer financial analytical insights into operations.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1. Translate operational changes into a financial forecast with a focus on accuracy and timeliness.
2. Proactively seek improvements in the forecasting process; identify key drivers while gaining a thorough understanding of the business model.
3. Support business units by developing a comprehensive, detailed annual budget for all cost centers, working closely with operational leaders to develop and incorporate initiatives.
4. Continuously improve reporting and analysis for key stakeholders, utilizing all available systems to automate key reports and provide insightful analyses.
5. Assist in ad hoc requests from business unit leaders, providing support in an accurate and timely manner.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or related field.
2. Continuous process improvement mindset, inquiry skills, and strong attention to detail.
3. Some experience or knowledge with MS Excel for budgeting, planning, modeling, etc.

WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER:

1. Flexible and competitive benefits package.
2. Competitive company pension and/or retirement plans.
3. Employee Share Purchase Plan.
4. Performance Incentive Plan.
5. Annual Fitness Subsidy.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

1. Criminal history check.
2. Education verification.
3. Professional references.

BECOMING A RAILROADER:

As an employee with a North American presence, the location of your position may be changed based on organizational requirements.

Management Conductor Program

Becoming a qualified conductor or locomotive engineer is the best way for management employees to learn the business at CPKC. You may be required to obtain or maintain certification as a conductor or locomotive engineer.

CULTURE OF INCLUSION:

CPKC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, inclusive of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply, including women, Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), members of the LGBTQ+ community, and people with disabilities. Accommodations for the application process are available upon request. All applicant information is managed in accordance with PIPEDA.