Co-Op/Intern Financial Analyst

Kinaxis; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible vacation

Flexible work options

Well-being programs

Virtual fitness classes

Mentorship programs

Career development

Job summary

Kinaxis is seeking a Finance co-op/intern to join our Financial Planning & Analysis team in Canada. You will prepare internal financial deliverables, run analyses, and help with governance reporting for our publicly traded company.

The role develops analytical skills, supports forecasting, budgeting, and monthly management reporting while collaborating with key stakeholders across the organization.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Commerce or Business program with a specialization/major in Accounting or Finance.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Data extraction and analysis to develop, prepare and present financial data that is timely, accurate, and reliable.
• Provide financial recommendations based on prepared analysis that is relevant for effective business decision making.
• Support quarterly forecasting and annual budgeting processes for functional groups by collaborating with other key stakeholders and collecting and consolidating data from relevant areas.
• Deeply understand the nature of the functional group you are supporting; support their evolving business needs through financial analysis by understanding and modeling key drivers and metrics.
• Prepare monthly management reporting deliverables that clearly communicate actual performance vs. budget and key metrics.
• Work closely with the HR Business Partner team to provide consistent communication of objectives and adjustments to the forecast.
• May perform additional ad-hoc projects or provide support to other teams within Finance upon request.

Skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Education

Currently enrolled in Commerce/Business with specialization in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

About Kinaxis

Are you looking to join an innovative, market-leading company where you can truly elevate your career? At Kinaxis we are serious about culture, we are serious about technology, we are serious about customers, and we are serious about not taking ourselves too seriously. If you are looking to be part of an incredible growth story, then we might just be the place for you!

In 1984, we started out as a team of three engineers. Today, we have grown to become a global organization with over 2000 employees around the world, 6 global office and a best-in-class HQ in Ottawa, Canada. As winners of several Top Employer awards globally, we are proud to work with our customers and employees towards solving some of the biggest challenges facing supply chains today.

Kinaxis is a global leader in modern supply chain orchestration, powering complex global supply chains, and supporting the people who manage them. Our powerful, AI infused platform provides full transparency and visibility across end-to-end supply chains, enabling our customers to make faster, better decisions. We are trusted by renowned global brands to provide the agility and predictability needed to navigate today’s volatility and disruption. With more than 40,000 users in over 100 countries, we are expanding our team as we continue to innovate and revolutionize how we support our customers.

About The Team

As a member of the Financial Planning & Analysis team reporting to the Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis, the Financial Analyst Co-op will be the preparer of recurring internal deliverables and support and execute analysis required for governance reporting as a publicly traded company. Our ideal candidate is a detail-oriented and results driven critical thinker who is willing to learn and be a proactive team player.

Location

HYBRID/REMOTE: If in Ottawa or Toronto, you must be in the office at least three days a week. Other Canadian Locations – Remote

Term Duration

This is a full-time, 8, or 12-month position, starting January 2027

Co-op / Intern Eligibility

This position is open to co-ops and interns. To be eligible, you must be currently enrolled in full-time education or be a recent/upcoming graduate within 12 months of the placement end date.

Compensation range

$19.46- $28.55 hourly rate. The final offer within this range will reflect the candidate’s skills, year of education, and experience.

Vacancy Status

This is an existing job vacancy.

What you will do

• Data extraction and analysis to develop, prepare and present financial data that is timely, accurate, and reliable
• Provide financial recommendations based on prepared analysis that is relevant for effective business decision making
• Support quarterly forecasting and annual budgeting processes for functional groups by collaborating with other key stakeholders and collecting and consolidating data from relevant areas
• Deeply understand the nature of the functional group you are supporting; Support their evolving business needs through financial analysis by understanding and modeling key drivers and metrics.
• Prepare monthly management reporting deliverables that clearly communicate actual performance vs. budget and key metrics.
• Work closely with the HR Business Partner team to provide consistent communication of objectives and adjustments to the forecast
• May perform additional ad-hoc projects or provide support to other teams within Finance upon request

What we are looking for

• Currently enrolled in a Commerce or Business program with a specialization/major in Accounting or Finance
• Attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Things that would definitely help

• Experience with Microsoft Office, specifically Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Any accounting, finance, or audit related work experience
• Any knowledge of IFRS accounting principles
• Strong business acumen and experience in financial modeling

Work With Impact:

Our platform directly helps companies power the world’s supply chains. We see the results of what we do out in the world every day, when we see store shelves stocked, when medications are available for our loved ones, and so much more.

Work with Fortune 500 Brands:

Companies across industries trust us to help them take control of their integrated business planning and digital supply chain. Some of our customers include Lockheed Martin, Unilever, P&G, ExxonMobil, Cisco and more.

Social Responsibility at Kinaxis:

Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee weighs in on hiring practices, talent assessment training materials, and mandatory training on unconscious bias and inclusion fundamentals. Sustainability is key to what we do and we're committed to a long-term net-zero operations strategy. We are involved in our communities and support causes where we can make the most impact.

People matter at Kinaxis and perks and benefits we offer

• Flexible vacation and Kinaxis Days (company-wide days off)
• Flexible work options
• Physical and mental well-being programs
• Regularly scheduled virtual fitness classes
• Mentorship programs, training, and career development
• Recognition programs and referral rewards
• Hackathons

For more information, visit the Kinaxis website at www.kinaxis.com or the company's blog at http://blog.kinaxis.com .

Kinaxis welcomes candidates to apply to our inclusive community. We provide accommodations upon request to ensure fairness and accessibility throughout our recruitment process for all candidates, including those with specific needs or disabilities. If you require an accommodation, please reach out to us at [e-mail]. This contact information is for accessibility requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

Kinaxis is committed to ensuring a fair and transparent recruitment process. We use artificial intelligence (AI) tools in the initial step of the recruitment process to compare submitted resumes against the job description to identify candidates whose education, experience, and skills most closely match the requirements of the role. After the initial screening, all subsequent decisions regarding your application, including final selection, are made by our human recruitment team. AI does not make any final hiring decisions.