Financial Analyst Corporate Finance

Canadian Tire Corporation; Toronto; On-site; CAD 53,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits and retirement programs

Performance incentives

Mental health benefits

Career growth opportunities

Product discounts

Job summary

Canadian Tire Corporation is seeking a Financial Analyst for their team in Toronto, Ontario. In this role, you'll support strategic decision-making through financial modeling and analysis of acquisitions and capital allocation decisions.

A university degree in Finance or Accounting is required, along with 2–3 years of experience in corporate finance. The role includes preparing financial analyses, developing models, and supporting executive communications. Benefits include a competitive salary, performance incentives, and comprehensive retirement programs.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years' progressive experience in a finance or analytical role with emphasis on corporate finance.
• Strong financial acumen including modelling, business case development, and financial valuation.
• Ability to work through ambiguous business problems under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Perform analysis related to potential acquisitions and investment initiatives.
• Prepare financial analysis comparing results to prior year, budget, and forecasts.
• Support capital allocation planning including capex, dividends, and share repurchases.

Skills

Financial modelling

Financial analysis

Corporate finance

Analytical skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Education

University degree in Finance, Accounting, or a business-related discipline

Financial designation (CA, CFA, CMA) or MBA

Tools

Bloomberg

FactSet

Capital IQ

Hyperion

Job description

Canadian Tire Corporation is seeking a Financial Analyst, Corporate Finance to join their team in Toronto, Ontario. This role supports strategic decision-making through financial modelling, valuation, and analysis related to acquisitions, capital allocation, and long‑range planning.

What You'll Do

• Perform analysis related to potential acquisitions, partnerships, strategic projects, and investment initiatives and their impact on value creation and financial metrics
• Develop knowledge in and serve as subject matter expert for Total Shareholder Return (TSR), valuation, and performance metrics for CTC and peer group
• Monitor and update the Total Shareholder Return model to support decision making
• Work with business units and corporate groups (CPG, Treasury, Strategy, Corporate Development, FP&A) to consolidate financials and summarize performance metrics of business opportunities/M&A into meaningful analysis
• Support refining the framework for estimating enterprise‑level hurdle rates and periodically run estimation of hurdle rates and impairment WACC
• Collect and analyze market, peer group, and macro data for capital allocation, Plan and Outlook projections, portfolio management evaluations, strategic initiatives, and scenario planning
• Support capital allocation planning (capex, dividends, share repurchases)
• Develop financial models that support analysis and decision making
• Support improvement of long‑range financial projections capability including scenario modelling (pro forma M&A models, sensitivity models)
• Periodically support the Enterprise Investment Planning team in monthly/quarterly reporting, strategic plan, and forecasts
• Prepare financial analysis (income statement, balance sheet, capital expense, and working capital analysis) comparing results to prior year, budget, forecast, or trend analysis
• Create and update PowerPoint presentations and communications to the Executive Team, CFO, and Board of Directors
• Perform ad hoc analysis as required by Senior Management

What You Bring

• University degree in Finance, Accounting, or a business‑related discipline
• Financial designation (CA, CFA, CMA) or MBA is considered an asset
• Minimum of 2–3 years' progressive experience in a finance or analytical role with emphasis on corporate finance, financial modelling, and analysis; strong knowledge of P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow statements
• 2 years' experience in a medium to large corporation in a Forecasting and Planning role is an asset
• Strong financial acumen including modelling, business case development, and financial valuation
• Ability to work through ambiguous business problems with minimal direction in a fast‑paced environment under tight deadlines
• Superior analytical and problem‑solving abilities, and attention to detail
• Strong executive communication and presentation skills
• Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office tools, especially PowerPoint (and Data Visualization) and Excel
• Working knowledge of Bloomberg, FactSet, Capital IQ, and/or Hyperion is considered an asset

Compensation & Benefits

• Broadband salary range: $53,000 – $88,000; typical hiring range: $53,000 – $72,000
• Comprehensive benefits and retirement programs
• Performance incentives and continuing education programs
• Mental health benefits of $5,000 per year for benefits‑eligible employees and their families
• Canadian Tire Profit Sharing
• Career growth opportunities and product discounts
• Triangle Learning Academy for supported professional development

University degree in Finance, Accounting, or a business‑related discipline; minimum 2–3 years' experience in corporate finance and financial modelling; strong knowledge of financial statements; expert Excel and PowerPoint skills