Senior Financial Analyst, Corporate Planning & Forecasting

Geotab; Oakville; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company based in Oakville, Ontario, is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to manage financial planning and forecasting. This role requires a strong background in financial analysis and collaboration with senior management. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and have 5-8 years of experience in financial planning analysis. Join us for a fulfilling career with great benefits and growth opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Home office reimbursement program

Competitive medical and dental benefits

Retirement savings program

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in financial planning analysis.
• Experience presenting to senior-level leaders.
• Strong business acumen.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning and forecasting processes.
• Manage departmental budgeting and collaborate with stakeholders.
• Develop dashboards and financial analytics.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budget management

Data analytics

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, or Statistics

Job description

Overview

Geotab is a global leader in IoT and connected transportation and certified “Great Place to Work.” We are a company of diverse and talented individuals who work together to help businesses grow and succeed, and increase the safety and sustainability of our communities.

Geotab advances security, connects commercial vehicles to the internet and provides web-based analytics to help customers better manage their fleets. Geotab’s open platform and Geotab Marketplace, offering hundreds of third-party solution options, allows both small and large businesses to automate operations by integrating vehicle data with their other data assets. Processing billions of data points a day, Geotab leverages data analytics and machine learning to improve productivity, optimize fleets through the reduction of fuel consumption, enhance driver safety and achieve strong compliance to regulatory changes.

Our team is growing and we’re looking for people who follow their passion, think differently and want to make an impact. Ours is a fast paced, ever changing environment. Geotabbers accept that challenge and are willing to take on new tasks and activities - ones that may not always be described in the initial job description. Join us for a fulfilling career with opportunities to innovate, great benefits, and our fun and inclusive work culture. Reach your full potential with Geotab. To see what it’s like to be a Geotabber, check out our blog and follow us @InsideGeotab on Instagram. Join our talent network to learn more about job opportunities and company news.

Who you are

Geotab is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst, Corporate Planning & Forecasting who will provide financial analysis and assist leaders to make data-informed decisions, mitigate financial risk and stay on budget. If you love technology and are keen to join an industry leader, we would love to hear from you!

What you’ll do

• Plan, forecast and develop departmental budgets across the organization.
• Develop and maintain financial models to support close collaboration with senior leaders of cross-functional teams.
• Coordinate long-term planning to meet organizational requirements.
• Work closely with data analytics FDA / DNA teams to develop dashboards, reporting mechanisms and financial analytics to provide timely and insightful financial information to senior management and board members.
• Understand business needs, deliver high quality service, and apply different communication strategies.
• Demonstrate excellent conceptual, analytical and problem-solving skills.

How you’ll make an impact

• Lead the financial planning and forecasting processes for the organization, developing accurate financial models to support strategic decision-making.
• Manage the departmental budgeting process, collaborating with key stakeholders to establish realistic financial targets and track performance against budgets.
• Collaborate with the data analytics FDA / DNA teams to develop dashboards and financial analytics for senior management and board members.
• Lead financial analysis and risk assessments, identifying opportunities and challenges and recommending actions to optimize financial performance and mitigate risk.
• Act as a subject matter expert (SME), mentoring other financial team members and promoting best practices in budgeting, forecasting and financial planning.
• Monitor, forecast, analyze and report on in-year variances to budget; advise on accruals and year-end adjustments; provide data and analysis to internal and external auditors.
• Deliver long-term forecasting analysis (6 months – 2+ years out) across all divisions for Senior Leadership, Project Owners and Financial Budget reviews.

What you’ll bring to the role

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Statistics or another quantitative discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and/or work experience in a related field may be substituted.
• 5-8 years of experience building and maintaining organizational budgets and financial planning analysis (FPA).
• Experience presenting to c-suite and senior-level leaders.
• Strong business acumen.
• We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every single requirement.

Please note: Geotab does not accept agency resumes and is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Please do not forward resumes to Geotab employees.

Why job seekers choose Geotab

• Flex working arrangements
• Home office reimbursement program
• Baby bonus & parental leave top up program
• Online learning and networking opportunities
• Electric vehicle purchase incentive program
• Competitive medical and dental benefits
• Retirement savings program

*The above are offered to full-time permanent employees only

How we work

At Geotab, we have adopted a flexible hybrid working model with systems, programs and policies to support both in-person and virtual work. You are welcome to come into our offices as often as you like. When working from home, you should have a reliable internet connection with at least 50 Mbps download and 10 Mbps upload. Virtual work is supported with cloud-based applications, collaboration tools and asynchronous working. The health and safety of employees is a top priority. We encourage work-life balance and maintain Geotab’s culture with online social events, chat rooms and gatherings. Join us and help reshape the future of technology!

Geotab is committed to diversity and inclusion and to accommodating people with disabilities throughout the recruitment and employment process. If you require accommodation at any stage, please contact us at [e-mail]. By submitting a job application to Geotab, you acknowledge Geotab’s collection, use and disclosure of your personal data in accordance with our Privacy Policy. Click here to learn more about what happens with your personal data.

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Geotab is committed to fair and equitable treatment for all and fostering a culture that embraces diversity and inclusion. We invite you to complete this optional survey to help evaluate our diversity and inclusion efforts. Submission is voluntary and will not impact your job application. The information will be used in aggregate and kept confidential. This survey is separate from the EEO-1 form used in the United States. If you are a veteran or identify with a disability, you can indicate this in the survey where applicable. For more information, please contact [e-mail].

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