Senior Financial Analyst – FP&A, Fuel

Circle K Stores Inc.; Laval (administrative region); On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group Insurance

Pension Plan

Share Purchase Plan

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Training & Development

Mentorship Program

Scholarship Program

Job summary

Couche-Tard/Circle K is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst – FP&A in Laval, QC to provide financial analysis, forecasting, and decision support across fuel retail, B2B, EV, and related operations. You will report to the Senior Manager, Fuel Finance and help drive planning and performance management initiatives.

You will build financial models, support budgeting processes, and deliver insightful analyses for multiple business areas, working with finance, commercial, and operations teams.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of FP&A, commercial finance, financial analysis, accounting or related roles.
• Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting and performance reporting processes.
• Experience with large datasets and translating analysis into business insights.
• Experience in fuel retail, convenience retail, B2B, EV, logistics, or supply chain is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze financial reports across fuel retail, B2B, EV, and related activities.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and month-end performance processes.
• Perform fuel profitability analyses and provide insights into drivers of performance.
• Create variance analyses and explain trends, risks and opportunities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather data and validate results.
• Standardize KPIs, performance drivers, and reporting methodologies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel modelling

Budgeting & forecasting

Data analysis

Bilingual (French/English)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics/Business

Professional accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Tools

Excel

Job description

JOIN OUR TEAM! At Couche-Tard/Circle K, our mission is simple: to make our customers’ lives a little easier every day. You may have already stopped by for coffee, to refuel your car, or to grab something to eat on the go. Then you know Couche-Tard/Circle K. We have grown into a successful global company with over 17,000 stores in 29 countries, serving almost 9 million customers every day. Approximately 149,000 people work in our stores and offices. We make journeys easier by offering fast and friendly service. We care about our people and our communities, and we look for ways to uplift people first. Wherever your journey takes you, we can help you get there. Are you ready to grow your career? Let’s grow together!

Senior Financial Analyst – FP&A, Fuel Department: Corporate Finance

Location: On site, Laval, QC (4204 boulevard Industriel, H7L 0E3)

Type of employment: Permanent, full time (40 hours per week)

THE ROLE

As a Senior Financial Analyst – FP&A, Fuel, you will provide financial analysis, reporting, modelling, and decision support across fuel retail, B2B, EV, and related commercial operations. You will support budgeting, forecasting, performance analysis, and business case development, helping stakeholders understand business performance and make informed decisions. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Fuel Finance, you will deliver accurate financial insights, improve reporting, and contribute to the development of planning and performance management capabilities across the business.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Prepare and analyze financial reports across fuel retail, B2B, EV, and related commercial activities.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and month-end performance review processes, ensuring data completeness and accuracy.
• Assist with fuel profitability analyses and provide clear insights into the factors driving business performance.
• Prepare variance analyses and commentary, identifying key trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Collaborate with finance, commercial, and operational teams to gather data, validate assumptions, and challenge results where appropriate.
• Support the standardization of KPIs, performance drivers, and reporting methodologies across business areas and regions.
• Build financial models, review business cases, and perform scenario analyses to support commercial and operational decisions.
• Support the development and maintenance of forecasting, planning, and performance management models.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, including reporting automation, process improvements, and the adoption of new analytical tools.
• Work with Centres of Excellence and data teams to incorporate site, channel, and commercial performance drivers into planning models and dashboards.
• Support ad hoc financial analyses, projects, and management requests.

STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT

Deliver accurate financial insights, reporting, and analysis that support commercial decisions, financial control, and long-term value creation across fuel and related business activities.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

Here is what we are looking for:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related discipline. A professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent), or active pursuit of one, is an asset.

• 1–3 years of experience in FP&A, commercial finance, financial analysis, accounting, or a related finance role.
• Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting processes.
• Experience working with large datasets and translating analysis into business insights.
• Experience in fuel retail, convenience retail, B2B, EV, logistics, or supply chain environments is an asset but is not required.

Knowledge and skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Excel, including financial modelling and data analysis.
• Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and management reporting.
• Ability to interpret complex data and clearly communicate findings to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Leadership and personal attributes

• Curious and commercially minded, with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Organized, structured, and detail-oriented.
• Comfortable working with ambiguity and adapting to changing business needs.
• Collaborative team player who builds strong relationships across functions.
• Committed to continuous improvement, simplifying processes, and enhancing reporting.
• Eager to learn and develop finance and business partnering capabilities.

Language skills: Advanced proficiency in both French and English, spoken and written, is required. The person in this role will regularly work and communicate in English while performing the responsibilities described above, including collaborating with global teams.

WHY YOU SHOULD WORK HERE

At Couche-Tard/Circle K, our team members are at the heart of our business. When you join us, you become part of a community where your talents are valued, your growth is supported, and your contributions make a difference.

Benefits package

• Group Insurance Program: Choose the coverage that best meets your needs and add optional benefits, including health and dental care, long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and a health spending account.
• Pension Plan: Plan for your future with our pension plan.
• Share Purchase Plan: Share in our success through our employee share purchase plan.
• Paid Time Off: Enjoy paid time off, including vacation, sick days, and personal days, to support work-life balance.

Additional perks

• Employee Discounts: Enjoy exclusive discounts on our products and services.
• Training and Development: Build your skills through ongoing learning opportunities, including workshops, seminars, and online courses.
• Recognition and Rewards: We celebrate our team’s achievements and milestones through recognition programs, rewards, and incentives.
• Mentorship Program: Learn from experienced professionals who can offer guidance and support as you develop your career.
• Scholarship Program: Our scholarship program supports the education of employees and their children.

At Couche-Tard/Circle K, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. We welcome people from all backgrounds to join our team and contribute their unique perspectives and talents. We thank all candidates for their interest in this position. Please note that only selected candidates will be contacted for the next steps in the hiring process.

Couche-Tard / Circle K valorise la diversité et de l’inclusion et vise à créer un milieu de travail sain, accessible et gratifiant qui met en valeur la contribution unique de nos employés au succès de notre entreprise. En tant qu'employeur qui s'engage à respecter l'équité en matière d'emploi, nous encourageons les candidatures les plus diverses afin de pouvoir nous doter d’un effectif varié et représentatif de nos clients et des communautés que l’on sert. Des accommodements sont disponibles sur demande pour les candidats qui participent à tous les aspects du processus de sélection.

Our mission at Circle K is to make people's lives a little easier every day. Our global family of 150,000 people in over 17,300 stores and 27 countries makes that possible for our millions of clients worldwide, which is why we are committed to helping them achieve their goals and grow with us. We set ourselves apart by our culture and values: in our people and their development, in serving others, what we've built and what we are striving to achieve. No matter where you come from or where you are heading in your career, there is a place for you to grow at Circle K. When you grow, we grow - together.