Financial Analyst FP&A

Pet Valu; Markham; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the retail sector is seeking a Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst to support business performance through insightful analysis and detailed reporting. The role requires excellent communication skills and a focus on accuracy, partnering with senior management to drive results in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will have a background in finance and prior experience in retail/wholesale analysis.

Qualifications

• 2 to 3 years of financial planning and analysis experience in retail or wholesale.
• Self-driven, with precision and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Senior Manager, FP&A to analyze trends and provide solutions.
• Responsible for weekly/monthly reporting and analyzing sales performance.
• Prepare the monthly Business Review presentation.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Problem-Solving

Attention to Detail

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics or Business

CPA or CFA designation

Tools

Excel

Job description

Location: Markham, Ontario

Job Description

Job Summary:

The Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team helps to drive overall business performance by challenging and supporting critical decision making through the delivery of insightful analysis, action-oriented reporting and the design and management of planning and forecasting processes that meet both Corporate and Operational requirements. We ensure maximum impact through clear messaging, presentation, effective business partnering with senior management stakeholders and focused communication of group strategic and financial goals. This will be an individual contributor role, capable of self-motivating their work; challenging and discerning how and what work gets done and is able to build relationships and hold accountabilities at senior levels within the organization and with themselves.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

In this role you will be responsible for the following:

• Partnering with Senior Manager, FP&A to identify trends, seek opportunities and provide solutions through analysis and discussion to drive sales results
• Responsible for required Weekly/Monthly Reporting to the Pet Valu Canada Corporate Store & Franchise Store Groups
• Analyzes and provides explanations on sales, labour, margin and financial performance variances versus plan/forecast/prior year and analyzes sales/labour/margin in various views
• Performs analysis to identify operational issues or areas for improvement by researching, analyzing, and integrating operations information and data
• Assists in the preparation of the monthly Business Review presentation and decks
• Assists in formulating and validating assumptions in the budget and forecast models
• Responsible for calculating the monthly/quarterly store and district manager bonuses
• Demonstrates up-to-date expertise and applies this to the development, execution, and improvement of action plans by providing expert advice and guidance to others in the application of information and best practices; supporting and aligning efforts to meet customer and business needs
• Provides and supports the implementation of business solutions by building relationships and partnerships
• Identify business needs; determining and carrying out necessary processes and practices; monitoring progress and results
• Recognizing and capitalizing on improvement opportunities; and adapting to competing demands, organizational changes, and new responsibilities
  
  

Experience, Education, Certifications

• The ideal candidate will be a self-driven and highly motivated individual. Someone who displays precision, attention to detail, and proficiency with systems and technology. The candidate must be able to work in a fast-paced environment, performing multiple tasks / projects within defined deadlines.
• Bachelor’s degree required in Finance, Economics or Business
• CPA or CFA Professional designation or working towards, a plus
• 2 to 3 years of financial planning and analysis experience in a retail or wholesale environment
• Excellent working knowledge of tools such as Excel (Power suite) and data manipulation to efficiently conduct reporting requirements.
  
  

Competencies

• Fostering Teamwork – ability to get groups to work together co-operatively; by enlisting active involvement, creating a climate for respect and openness, and applying effective techniques for group facilitation.
• Analytical Thinking and Problem-Solving Skills – ability to understand complex situations, develop and implement a logical approach to a problem solution.
• Results Oriented – ability to keep the desired end result of one’s own work clearly in mind, by setting goals and focusing on them tenaciously until they are achieved.
• Attention to Detail – ability to ensure the work and information are complete and accurate, by preparing carefully for meetings and presentations, and following up with others to ensure that agreements and commitments have been fulfilled.
• Influential Skill – ability to gain others’ support for ideas, proposals, projects, and solutions, through logical argument, appeal to others’ interests, and a variety of other indirect strategies.
• Communication –ability to prepare written communication professionally and convey concepts to a non-finance audience.
• Flexibility - able to change priorities quickly and have a capacity to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Process oriented - able to self-manage projects, due dates and communicate status to stakeholders.
• Impact Awareness – ability to anticipate the likely effect of actions and events on others and to tailor one’s own behavior to achieve a desired effect on others.
• Interpersonal Awareness - ability to notice, interpret, and anticipate others’ concerns and feelings, and to communicate this awareness empathetically to others.
• Productivity - motivated self-starter and quick learner. Ability to work under deadlines with heavy workloads as well as flexibility to work outside of normal business hours to meet period deliverables.
  
  

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