Senior Analyst: Forecasting & Strategic Insights

Sportchek; Oakville; On-site; CAD 64,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits and retirement

Performance incentives

Continuing Education Programs

Product discounts

Job summary

Canadian Tire is seeking a Senior Analyst in Oakville, ON, to transform customer and financial data into actionable insights that drive strategic decisions and profitable growth. You will build forecasting models for enterprise KPIs, support strategic planning, and deliver performance analytics for initiatives including loyalty programs and portfolio performance.

The role requires 3–5+ years in analytics or related fields, strong Excel/PowerPoint, SQL, and BI skills, and excellent storytelling

Qualifications

• University degree in business, accounting, finance, economics, mathematics, statistics, or other quantitative discipline.
• 3–5+ years of experience in analytics, financial modelling, or related roles.
• Strong knowledge of forecasting and performance measurement.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint.
• Advanced knowledge of SQL.
• Experience in building financial models and understanding key financial drivers.
• Expertise in data visualization and BI tools, preferably Power BI.
• Understanding of customer analytics and statistical modelling techniques.
• Strong analytical mindset with proactive data exploration and story-telling to influence decisions.

Responsibilities

• Analyze customer, operational, and financial data to uncover trends, risks, and opportunities across the business.
• Develop and maintain forecasting models for enterprise KPIs to support strategic planning and performance tracking.
• Deliver performance analytics and insights for key strategic initiatives, including loyalty programs and portfolio performance.
• Monitor key business and financial KPIs, identifying drivers of variance and communicating implications to stakeholders.
• Reconcile and align data across sources to ensure consistency with financial reporting and business metrics.
• Apply statistical and analytical techniques to enhance insights.
• Develop compelling presentations and translate complex data into clear, actionable insights that influence decision-making.
• Partner with business, finance, and data teams to support strategic initiatives.
• Provide proactive analysis on areas affected by economic, market, and customer behavior trends.
• Manage project timelines and stakeholder communication.

Skills

Forecasting

Performance measurement

Data analysis

Communication

Education

University degree in quantitative field

Tools

SQL

SAS

Python

Power BI

Job description

Canadian Tire is seeking a Senior Analyst in Oakville, ON, to transform customer and financial data into actionable insights that drive strategic decisions and profitable growth. You will build forecasting models for enterprise KPIs, support strategic planning, and deliver performance analytics for initiatives including loyalty programs and portfolio performance.

The role requires 3–5+ years in analytics or related fields, strong Excel/PowerPoint, SQL, and BI skills, and excellent storytelling