Senior Financial Analyst, FP&A

Pet Valu Canada Inc. (Company); Markham; Hybrid; CAD 111,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

Pet Valu Canada Inc. (Company) is seeking a Finance professional to join the FP&A team as an individual contributor in a hybrid Markham position. You will lead investment analyses for core real estate projects, build scenarios and assist in performance trend analyses to guide senior management decisions.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Economics/Business, 4–5 years FP&A experience, and strong Excel skills. CPA or CFA is a plus; experience in retail/real estate is beneficial.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics or Business required.
• 4–5 years of FP&A experience in retail/real estate/wholesale desirable.
• Proficient with Excel (Power suite) and data manipulation for reporting.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Senior Manager, FP&A and Real Estate & Development teams on investment analyses (IRR, NPV, payback).
• Perform scenario, benchmarking and sensitivity analyses to validate project returns.
• Assist in identifying sales performance and profitability trends within the portfolio.

Skills

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Variance analysis

Data manipulation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Economics/Business

CPA or CFA designation a plus

Tools

Excel

Power Suite

Job description

Hybrid: Markham, Ontario

Job Summary

The Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team helps to drive overall business performance by challenging and supporting critical decision making through the delivery of insightful analysis, action-oriented reporting and the design and management of planning and forecasting processes that meet the requirements of the Real Estate and Development team. We ensure maximum impact through clear messaging, presentation, effective business partnering with senior management stakeholders and focused communication of group strategic and financial goals. This will be an individual contributor role, capable of self-motivating their work; challenging and discerning how and what work gets done and is able to build relationships and hold accountabilities at senior levels within the organization and with themselves.

Salary Range - $80,000 - $100,000

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Partner with Senior Manager, FP&A and Real Estate and Development teams on all investment analysis (IRR, NPV, payback) related to core real estate projects (new stores and renovations).
• Perform scenario, benchmarking and sensitivity analysis as required to ensure project returns presented are reasonable.
• Assist in identifying sales performance / profitability trends and influencing factors within overall portfolio
• Assist in performing post-audit analysis on new store and renovation performance
• Provide recommendations to improve and strengthen assumptions and processes
• Assist in the preparation of the monthly Business Review materials, Budget and Forecast materials as well as Board Materials
• Responsible for required Weekly/Monthly Reporting to the Real Estate and Development groups as well as various Store Operations Reporting
• Recognizing and capitalizing on improvement opportunities; and adapting to competing demands, organizational changes, and new responsibilities
• Support analysis on special projects (portfolio optimization, new store formats, cannibalization analysis) as needed.

Experience, Education, Certifications

The ideal candidate will be a self-driven and highly motivated individual. Someone who displays precision, attention to detail, and proficiency with systems and technology. The candidate must be able to work in a fast-paced environment, performing multiple tasks / projects within defined deadlines.

Bachelor’s degree required in Finance, Economics or Business CPA or CFA Professional designation a plus 4 to 5 years of financial planning and analysis experience in a retail, real estate or wholesale environment is a plus Excellent working knowledge of tools such as Excel (Power suite) and data manipulation to efficiently conduct reporting requirements.

Work on period end processes, preparing various entries and reconciliations and supporting period end close review by developing and presenting variance analysis to senior management. Analyze inventory on water and related foreign exchange adjustments, sales returns adjustments and other information as required. Work with the external auditors on a quarterly and yearly basis.

This posting is for an existing vacancy. As part of the application process, AI may be used to assist with screening or assessing job applicants. We believe in investing in the development of our people and have an industry-leading promotion rate. Our mission is to offer the highest quality products at a great value to improve the quality of life for all pets and pet owners.