Financial Analyst II

Purolator; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Purolator is seeking a Financial Analyst II to support our network operations. You will perform budgeting and forecasting activities, providing valuable insights to drive financial performance. With over 3 years of relevant experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in financial tools, you can play a key role in our financial operations. Join us to make a positive impact in our community and help shape the future of logistics in Canada.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Accounting or Financial Planning & Analysis.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Supports budgeting, forecasting, and month-end reporting.
• Performs variance analysis and identifies financial performance issues.
• Prepares financial metrics and decision support for business initiatives.

Skills

Analytical abilities

Communication skills

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s or College Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

S/4HANA

Power BI

Job description

It’s not a package. It’s a promise(R).


As Canada’s leading integrated freight, package, and logistics provider, we’ve been helping promises get where they need to be for more than 60 years. How does the magic happen? The journey starts with you. The places we go, the elements we brave, the promises we deliver – it’s all possible because of our people. So, whether you’re looking to build new skills, make an impact in your community, or inspire your team, we go there for you.

Job Description

Description

The Financial Analyst II, BP Network Operations, will be supporting functional budgeting /forecasting activities along with the month end reporting and analysis, and other ad-hoc management reporting. This role will partner with assigned Operations business functions to provide financial support and insights and assist with the execution of operational and financial plans.

Responsibilities

Analysis

Performs and delivers monthly and YTD analysis on forecast/plan variances.

Provides financial expertise and analysis to support monthly results.

Tracks performance against budget, prior year and forecast. Identifies variances to actual results.

Understands expense drivers, supports problem solving and develops recommendations.

Generates analytics on performance, identifying problems, and initiating process improvement suggestions.

Provides financial and business-related analysis to assess the impact of projects and initiatives.

Performs advance analytics (scenario modelling, profitability analysis) to assist with strategic decision support and financial performance improvements.

Budgeting/forecasting

Prepares the annual operating budgets, rolling forecasts, and related presentations for assigned Operations functions.

Works with the business functions in establishing and implementing the budgets and forecasts, while highlighting any risks/opportunities to their financial plans.

Reporting

Prepares weekly/monthly financial metrics, KPIs, scorecards (expense, volume, productivity).

Compiles month-end financial results, materials for functional MBRs, business cases, planning sessions.

Other ad-hoc management reporting as required.

Business Partnering

Provides dedicated decision support to assigned Operations business functions.

Assists with business cases, capital investments and AIM forms.

Supports the development and communication of financial insights to drive performance improvements and value creation.

Provides financial data and insights to assist management to develop action plans to improve profitability.

Partners with all areas of Finance to ensure accurate financial reporting, achievement of

planning/budgeting/forecasting timelines.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Strong analytical abilities to ensure financial information is reported and presented accurately

Storytelling, communication skills: ability to prepare and present financial information in written and verbal format to non-financial audiences

Collaboration and cross-teaming with ability to take initiative

Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment, to interact, foster and maintain relationships at all levels of the organization

Self-motivated and ability to take initiative and work with minimal supervision

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements

Bachelor’s or College Degree in Accounting, Finance or Accounting designation preferred

3+ years of experience in Accounting or Financial Planning & Analysis

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Powerpoint)

Experience with S/4HANA and Power BI is a plus



POSTING DETAILS
Location: 530 - Corporate
Working Conditions: Office Environment

Reports to:
Sr Mgr Finance BP Network Ops & LP
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Purolator is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, Aboriginal/Indigenous status or any other factors considered discriminatory. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, we will work with you to meet your needs.

We recognize that our employees and their families are key stakeholders. We will only be successful as a business if we provide our employees with a safe and healthy workplace and we have the right people in the right roles with the support they need to succeed. We hire for attitude and train for skills. To learn more about us and our values, go to purolator.

At Purolator, every day is an opportunity for our employees to connect with one another and with our customers to help make a positive impact in the communities where we live, work and play.