IT Financial Analyst

Canadian Tire; Oakville; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits and retirement

Performance incentives

Continuing Education Programs

Mental health benefits

Career growth opportunities

Product discounts

Profit Sharing

Triangle Learning Academy

Job summary

Canadian Tire is seeking an IT Financial Analyst in Oakville, Ontario to support IT financial management, including invoice governance, vendor oversight, and month-end activities. The role partners with IT, Finance, Procurement, and Accounting to ensure accurate budgets and effective reporting.

You will design dashboards, drive process improvements, and help standardize controls while advancing automation and operational excellence across IT finance teams.

Qualifications

• University degree or college diploma in Finance, Accounting, Business, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in finance, accounting, financial analysis, accounts payable, or related financial operations.
• 2+ years of experience supporting IT financial operations, vendor management, procurement, or technology budgets.
• Experience managing and reporting on large budgets, cost centres, and financial performance metrics.
• Strong understanding of invoice processing, month-end close activities, financial reporting, and vendor financial management.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with Power BI, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Experience creating dashboards, scorecards, and reporting solutions.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive, analytical mindset with a focus on continuous improvement, problem-solving, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end invoice management lifecycle with intake, validation, and approval coordination.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies through root-cause analysis and stakeholder engagement.
• Serve as main finance contact for IT vendors and contract compliance.
• Partner with IT, Procurement, and Finance to support seamless financial operations.
• Support telecom financial management activities including invoice processing.
• Lead and support month-end close activities, including accruals and variance analysis.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data for reporting and audits.
• Design and maintain dashboards and scorecards to track spend and metrics.
• Translate financial data into actionable insights for decision-making.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Strong communication

Stakeholder management

Analytical mindset

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or college diploma in Finance/Accounting/Business/IT

Tools

Power BI

PowerPoint

Word

Excel

Job description

Canadian Tire Corporation is seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative IT Financial Analyst to support IT financial management through invoice governance, vendor oversight, month-end activities, reporting, and process improvement initiatives. This role partners closely with IT, Finance, Procurement, Accounting, and external vendors to ensure financial accuracy, operational efficiency, and effective budget management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the end-to-end invoice management lifecycle, including intake, validation, approval coordination, and submission for processing, ensuring compliance with internal controls and timelines
• Act as a subject-matter resource for invoice discrepancies, resolving issues through root-cause analysis and proactive stakeholder engagement
• Serve as a primary finance point of contact for IT vendors, managing inquiries, resolving escalations, and ensuring adherence to contractual and financial expectations
• Partner cross-functionally with IT, Procurement, and Finance teams to support seamless financial operations and continuous process improvement
• Support telecom financial management activities, including telecom invoice processing and batch payment administration
• Lead and support month-end close activities, including accruals, variance analysis, and financial reviews
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data to support reporting, forecasting, and audit requirements
• Design, maintain, and enhance financial dashboards and scorecards to track spend, operational performance, and key metrics
• Translate financial data into actionable insights to support decision-making and improve transparency across IT financial management
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, controls, and reporting efficiency through standardization and automation
• Demonstrate leadership through knowledge sharing, mentoring, and fostering a collaborative, accountable team environment

Requirements

• University degree or college diploma in Finance, Accounting, Business, Information Technology, or a related field
• 4+ years of experience in finance, accounting, financial analysis, accounts payable, or related financial operations
• 2+ years of experience supporting IT financial operations, vendor management, procurement, or technology-related budgets
• Experience managing and reporting on large budgets, cost centres, and financial performance metrics
• Strong understanding of invoice processing, month-end close activities, financial reporting, and vendor financial management
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with Power BI, PowerPoint, and Word
• Experience creating dashboards, scorecards, and reporting solutions
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• A proactive, analytical mindset with a focus on continuous improvement, problem-solving, and operational excellence

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits and retirement programs
• Performance incentives and Continuing Education Programs
• Mental health benefits of $5,000 per year for eligible employees and families
• Career growth opportunities and product discounts
• Canadian Tire Profit Sharing
• Triangle Learning Academy

University degree or college diploma in Finance, Accounting, Business, Information Technology, or a related field. 4+ years of experience in finance or financial operations. 2+ years supporting IT financial operations. Advanced Excel, Power BI, PowerPoint skills.