Senior Financial Analyst / l'Analyste Financier Senior

Parkland (fr); Montreal; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in Montreal is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to lead financial reporting and provide analysis for decision-making. The ideal candidate has a strong background in corporate finance with at least 5 years of experience, is proficient in tools like JD Edwards, SAP, Power BI, and has advanced Excel skills. This role offers competitive pay and flexible work options.

Benefits

Flexible work options

Competitive benefits package

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years in a relevant strategic Corporate Finance role.
• Experience with month-end close processes including accruals.
• Ability to build cross-department relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end close activities ensuring accuracy.
• Prepare insightful monthly reporting for various teams.
• Support annual budgeting and monthly forecast processes.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Professional Accounting Designation

Strong written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, finance or economics

MBA or equivalent

Tools

JD Edwards

SAP

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Overview

Job Description

The Senior Financial Analyst (SFA), STaR Products, reports to the Sr Finance Manager. The SFA is responsible for executing financial reporting for the assigned division, validating product results to ensure accurate and complete information, and providing timely information to internal and external stakeholders. The SFA serves as a proactive finance business partner, delivering value-added financial analysis and recommendations to support divisional operational leadership teams. Flexible work options and summer hours may be available for eligible employees.

Responsibilities

• Reporting and month-end activities: Lead or assist with month-end close activities (e.g., accruals), ensuring accuracy and validating with relevant business partners as required.
• Prepare accurate and insightful monthly/quarterly reporting for various teams (Supply, Wholesale, Transloads & Terminals).
• Support the broader team in developing monthly/quarterly reporting packages with executive-level explanations of operational results and market trends.
• Investigate financial reporting anomalies for root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Prepare journal entries and working papers for month-end and quarter-end.
• Collaborate with the Shared Services Team to investigate, troubleshoot and resolve complex issues.
• Liaise with Corporate Finance on quarterly reporting packages and with Risk and Controls on control validation.
• Develop relationships with internal stakeholders to understand business activities, trading strategies, and compliance requirements; stay aware of industry practices and changes.
• Drive continuous improvement by analyzing operational results and identifying key business/mar ket trends and opportunities.
• Develop financial models, charts, graphs, or summaries to identify trends and support new initiatives for decision making.
• Annual Budgeting Process: Support the annual budget and monthly forecast processes; contribute to presenting budget assumptions, drivers, and variances for senior leadership and the Board.
• Other: Support Corporate Development, Investor Relations and Strategy teams; participate in business change and system process improvements; ensure process documentation is accurate and up to date; lead root-cause analysis and targeted improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Professional Accounting Designation, MBA, CA or equivalent; Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, finance or economics with a minimum of 5+ years in a relevant strategic Corporate Finance role (e.g., financial reporting, controllership).
• Experience with month-end close processes/activities including accruals.
• Working knowledge of JD Edwards, SAP (or similar), Oracle EPM, Power BI and Tableau; BI tools are an asset.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills; ability to manipulate large data sets and extract value-added information from multiple databases.
• Ability to build cross-department relationships and foster collaborative decision making.
• Strong business sense and curiosity about key drivers and the impact of operational events on financial results; ability to challenge assumptions.
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills; strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment with confidential, time-sensitive issues; capable of working independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to share knowledge, ask questions, and work toward common goals.

Belonging and Equal Opportunity

We are committed to equal opportunities for all applicants. If accommodation is required due to a disability, you may notify us when scheduling your interview. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. Our values include authenticity, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging; we strive to create an inclusive environment across our teams.

Legal and Background

Candidates must be legally eligible to work in the country where the role is located. We do not sponsor employment visas at this time. Final candidates will undergo a confidential pre-employment background check, including education, criminal, credit, drug and alcohol, and fitness-for-duty assessments where applicable.

Les Avantages compétitifs et les détails en français ci-dessous : Des avantages compétitifs, des extras, et des possibilités de carrière dans un environnement bilingue. Le poste inclut des exigences similaires en matière de qualifications et responsabilités.

Les petits caractères : Les candidats doivent être légalement autorisés à travailler dans le pays où se situe le poste. Malheureusement, nous ne parrainons pas les visas. Une vérification des antécédents sera requise pour les candidats finalistes.