Financial Analyst - Western Canada

Canada Cartage; Surrey; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Canada Cartage is seeking a Financial Analyst to support decision-making through detailed analysis and reporting. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with various departments to enhance financial performance, monitor performance indicators, and prepare accurate forecasts. This hybrid position offers a dynamic role in a growing company recognized for its innovative fleet solutions.

Benefits

Discounted hotels

Discounted car rentals

Discounted gym memberships

Company-wide recognition initiatives

Fun events throughout the year

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in financial analysis.
• Bachelor’s degree required; professional designation preferred.
• Strong Excel proficiency for quantitative analysis.

Responsibilities

• Analyze financial data and prepare detailed financial reports.
• Collaborate with departments to provide insights on financial strategies.
• Review month-end results and ensure report accuracy.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication

Problem solving

Relationship building

Task management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Professional accounting designation

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Why you’ll love Canada Cartage

An iconic Canadian company with over 100 years of helping companies grow and succeed in Canada, we provide national dedicated fleet solutions, general freight services, managed transportation, fulfillment & distribution, and home delivery. With a national network of terminals, cross-docks, and distribution centers, we are one of Canada’s largest and most trusted supply chain service providers. Driven to exceed customer expectations, and supported by technology and innovation, we bring simplicity to complex logistics challenges.

We work with intelligent and focused leaders who are driven to create an outstanding customer experience in partnership with Canadian leading brands. Canada Cartage is deep rooted in family values with an entrepreneurial culture where ideas are welcomed, growth is fostered and high performance is championed. A recognized thought leader and founded in 1914, Canada Cartage dominates the industry by delivering innovative fleet solutions.

Position Summary

Role will focus on financial planning, analysis, and reporting to support informed decision-making. Are responsible for analyzing financial data, monitoring key performance indicators, and preparing detailed financial reports and forecasts. Additionally, will collaborate with various departments to provide insights into cost control, revenue optimization, and financial strategies to enhance the company's financial performance and competitiveness

Location: Hybrid, from our office in Surrey, BC

Schedule: Mon-Fri, 40 hours

What You Will Do

• Detailed analysis of margin trends, customer revenue and expenses and interpretation of divisional financial results
• Develop key performance metrics for the various business units
• Recommend strategies for increasing financial performance
• Prepare accurate and detailed forecasts and annual budgets
• Review and analyze month-end results, collaborating with the accounting team to ensure accuracy and adherence to financial policies.
• Ensure all financial analysis and corresponding reports are accurate, timely and address the needs of the business
• Work with various groups (Finance, Operations, IT), to assist in the integration of business acquisitions
  
  

What You’ll Bring

• 2 - 4 years of experience
• Bachelor’s degree
• Undergraduate degree required
• Professional accounting designation preferred, but not required
  
  

Along With The Following Skills & Competencies

• Ability to consolidate, analyze and summarize large amounts of data from a variety of sources
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint with the ability to build complex formulas to support quantitative analysis, trend analysis, task automation and exception reporting
• Strong communication, relationship building and problem solving abilities
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently
  
  

Why people love working for Canada Cartage

• Cohesive team and a positive, hard-working atmosphere.
• Meaningful opportunities for career growth.
• Company wide recognition initiatives designed to recognize employees when they demonstrate outstanding customer service, teamwork and our core values.
• Perks - discounted hotels, car rentals, entertainment, gym memberships, phone plans, electronics, to name a few
• Fun events throughout the year, like summer barbeques and driver-appreciation week that regularly bring us together.
• We give back to the communities in which we operate by volunteering and donating to local charities.
• We are a strong company that weathers the storm through pandemics and recessionary periods, so that we can benefit from good economic environments.
  
  

We are a top employer!

• Canada Cartage has been recognized on the Forbes list of Canada’s Best Employers for six straight years in a row.
• Trucking HR has announced that Canada Cartage has again been selected for the 8th year in a row, as one of Canada’s Top Fleet Employers. In addition, we have been recognized as an Employer of Distinction for the 4th year in a row. This serves to reinforce Canada Cartage’s reputation as an employer of high quality.
• We’ve been acknowledged by Forbes 2023, as one of Canada’s Best Employers for Diversity
  
  

Come work with an industry leader!

Canada Cartage is committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Accessible Canada Act (ACA). We are determined in meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner, through the implementation of the requirements of the ACA and its applicable regulations. If you require accommodation under the ACA at any point in your application or employment duration, please let us know.

We would like to thank all those expressing an interest in this position; however only the candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Before you start with us, we will conduct a criminal record check, verify your education, and check your references.

Committed to employment equity, Canada Cartage Systems LP encourages applications from Aboriginal people, members of visible minority groups, and women.