Senior Financial Analyst

BMW Group; Richmond Hill; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company in York Region seeks a Senior Financial Analyst to support budget, forecast, and closing processes. The role involves analyzing costs and financial performance, and collaborating with key departments. Candidates should have a university degree and 2–5 years of relevant experience, especially in the car industry. Proficiency in Advanced Microsoft Excel and SAP is essential.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in financial analysis or related field.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze Cost of Retail spending and align with sales.
• Support budget and financial forecasts preparation.
• Analyze actual financial performance vs. planning.

Skills

Advanced Microsoft Excel

SAP Knowledge

Excellent computer skills

Knowledge of car industry

Education

University Degree

Job description

Overview

The Senior Financial Analyst, Contribution Margin Controlling supports the budget, forecast and monthly closing processes. In addition, the role holder is specifically responsible for certain areas of the contribution margin (including relative CM), Cost of Retail spending, including planning, analysis and management of related provisions and accruals.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for analyzing of Cost of Retail spending and aligning with the sales department
• Analysis of actual financial performance vs. planning including all variance analysis and suggested corrective actions
• Support preparation of budget and financial forecasts including variance analysis
• Support quarterly financial statement preparation and year end reporting process
• Responsible for ongoing communication with key central departments within BMW AG
• Analyze provisions and management of accrual accounts in collaboration with accounting
• Perform various analysis and projects of a financial matter on an as-needed basis
• Responsible for project related changes and overall data quality in SAP system

Impact on innovations and changes

(What is the expected extent of change of a function in terms of processes, systems, etc.?)

The role holder is expected to review all manual & system entries, postings and processes for correctness and efficiency. Implement sustainable changes as necessary in various surrounding systems in order to improve transparency and accuracy of the financial data within the company.

Purpose and subject of the interaction/communication with internal/external interfaces, negotiating mandate

(e.g. What is communicated how to whom?)

This role will support the budget / forecast / actuals process, as well as responding to ad-hoc requests. Provide Senior Management and Head Office staff with analysis and explanation of variances together with corrective actions and follow up status

Education / Professional Knowledge and Experience / Other Skills

Education

University Degree

Advanced Microsoft Excel and SAP Knowledge

Work experience, Leadership experience

2– 5 years experience

Additional skills: special skills / technical ability etc.

Excellent computer skills, knowledge of car industry