Business Controller, Global FP&A – Food NA

Couche-Tard; Laval; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading convenience store network is looking for a Business Controller to join their Global Financial Planning & Analysis team in Laval. This role involves preparing financial reports, supporting business planning, and building financial models. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, 5-10 years of relevant experience, and is bilingual in French and English. Comprehensive benefits and a collaborative work environment are offered.

Benefits

Group Insurance including Health and Dental

Pension Plan

Employee Discounts

Training and Development

Qualifications

• 5-10 years relevant experience preferably in financial analysis.
• Exceptional organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Bilingualism in French and English required for this role.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and interpret financial reports from various sources.
• Support overall business planning process across regions.
• Build financial models for business cases.

Skills

Advanced knowledge in Excel

Strong analytical abilities

Financial modelling skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business

Tools

Longview

PDI

JD Edwards

Job description

JOIN OUR TEAM!

At Couche-Tard/Circle K, our mission is simple: to make our customer’s lives a little easier every day.

You may have already stopped for coffee, refueling your car, or eating something on the go. Then, you know what Couche-Tard/Circle K is. We have grown into a successful global company with over 16,000 stores in 29 countries, serving almost 9 million customers every day. In total, more than 150,000 people work in our stores and offices. We make journeys easier by offering fast and friendly service. We care about our people and our communities, and we look for ways to uplift people first. Wherever your journey’s going, we can help you get there. Are you ready to grow your career? Let's grow together!

Business Controller, Global FP&A – Food NA

Department: Corporate Finance

Location: Laval, QC (4204 boulevard Industriel, H7L 0E3)

Type of employment: Permanent, Full Time (40 hours)

THE ROLE

Reporting to the FP&A – Director – Food & Loyalty, this position is part of the Global Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team providing financial guidance to the Food leadership team. As a business partner, you will help drive performance from a financial and operational perspective. This position provides information to facilitate management decisions with respect to P&L / Gross Margin / CAPEX through financial analysis; ad hoc data requests and problem solving; researching and analyzing accounting data; and preparing periodic reporting.

What You’ll Do

Want to start your career with us? Here's an overview of the main responsibilities of this position:

Reporting and controlling:

• Prepare and interpret financial reports by compiling and analyzing financial data from different sources and summarizing account information and trends
• Maintain and mature P&L models for the Food categories, collaborating cross-functionally to meet the Global Food needs
• Analyze and track period financial reports versus budget and prior year performance and provide comments
• Assist Global Food teams with ad hoc financial analysis, overall performance insights into product categories

Business planning:

• Support the overall business planning process across regions
• Coordinate and align process and deliveries across stakeholders
• Coordinate and align CAPEX needs/targets/plans with stakeholders
• Support overall strategy and ambition level setting

Financial Modelling:

• Build financial models to map potential outcomes of business cases to Financial statements (P&L, FCF, etc.)
• Identify and review key drivers and assumptions.

Investment Decision Support:

• Build or review business cases for strategic initiatives and projects.
• Ensure that assumptions are attainable and aligned.
• Standardize, improve, and promote investment decision methodologies.
• Track investment and operating budgets.
• Educate stakeholders on business case best practices

Operational Expenditure Tracking, Analysis and Reporting Process

• Coordinate with OPEX team to report, analyze, and provide insight on spending
• Assist Functional Groups in spend management
• Collaborate with Finance Controller team to provide timely and accurate variance governance report
• Support OPEX Finance Controller team in complex questions

Improve and Automate Reporting Tools

• Work on process and financial data improvement projects
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related annual objectives.
• Work with the D&A team to analyze a broad range of data sources to uncover valuable insights

Other:

• Ensure compliance with requirements, policies, and regulations by enforcing adherence to corporate systems, policies, and governmental regulations.
• Assist with special projects as needed.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing annual objectives.
• Traveling required – approx. 2%-5% of the time

What You’ll Need

We want you to join our team! Here's what we're looking for:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business

Experience:

• 5-10 years relevant experience preferably in financial analysis, strategic planning, and/or budgeting and forecasting

Knowledge and skills:

• Must have advanced knowledge in Excel, working knowledge PowerPoint, Word, and SharePoint.
• Experience in a commercial setting
• Experience working with financial systems (Longview, PDI, JD Edwards, etc.)
• Strong analytical and quantitative abilities; strong attention to detail while being able to synthesize information
• Experience working with large and complex datasets
• Strong financial modelling skills
• Strong communication skills and comfortable interacting with all levels of management.
• Comfortable working independently, in cross-functional teams, and in a global role
• Willingness to adapt to a dynamic business environment, balancing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines
• Entrepreneurial and commercial mindset with a drive to make processes easier
• Ability to initiate actions and take responsibility for outcomes
• Effective collaboration and professional networking skills
• Motivated by challenging tasks and complex projects across many countries and regions

Language skills:

• Bilingualism required (French and English), both written and spoken, to serve English-speaking regions.

WHY YOU SHOULD WORK HERE:

At Couche-Tard/Circle K, we believe our team members are the heart of our business. When you join us, you're not just getting a job – you're becoming part of a vibrant community where your talents are valued, your growth is nurtured, and your contributions make a real difference. Here's why you'll love working with us:

Benefits package:

• Group Insurance: Health, dental, disability, life insurance options
• Pension Plan: Secure your future
• Share Purchase Plan: Invest in our success
• Paid Time Off: Vacation, sick, and personal days

Additional Perks:

• Employee Discounts
• Training and Development
• Recognition and Rewards
• Mentorship Program
• Scholarship Program

INTERESTED?

You are only a few clicks away from joining an exceptional company! Visit our careers page at https://workwithus.circlek.com/ca/en to submit your application. We can't wait to hear from you!

At Couche-Tard/Circle K, we're committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and walks of life to join our team and contribute their unique perspectives and talents.

We thank all candidates for their interest in this position. Please note that only selected candidates will be contacted for further steps in the hiring process.

Couche-Tard / Circle K values diversity and inclusion and aims to create a healthy, accessible, and rewarding work environment that highlights the unique contributions of our employees to our success. We encourage diverse applications to build a team that reflects our customers and communities. Accommodations available upon request for candidates participating in all aspects of the selection process.