Senior Financial Analyst, Supply Chain Accounting (16 Month Contract)

canadiantirecorporation; Oakville; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited (CTC) is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst in Ontario to support supply chain accounting. You will partner with business units to ensure accurate reporting, advise on capitalization, and maintain key financial models.

The role emphasizes IFRS knowledge, strong analysis, and cross-team collaboration. The position reports to the Manager of Business Accounting and involves managing monthly/quarterly deliverables, communicating variances, and guiding accounting

Qualifications

• CPA designation or equivalent.
• University Degree in Business, Finance or Accounting, or equivalent.
• Minimum 4 years' experience in a medium/large company accounting department or accounting firm.
• Ability to provide accounting guidance on capitalization of assets to determine appropriate treatment of financial transactions in accordance with IFRS.
• IFRS expertise and experience with researching and developing accounting position documents.
• Strong problem solving, analytical and strategic thinking skills; able to see the 'big picture' in a complex business environment.
• Natural curiosity to understand the reason behind transactions and explore improvement opportunities using Copilot.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships.
• Ability to thrive in an environment responsive to changing business requirements.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Advanced PC skills including Microsoft suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with internal and external audit processes.
• Working knowledge of PeopleSoft accounting system and Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) is an asset.
• Broad knowledge of the chart of accounts and internal controls is an asset.
• Experience in delivering timely and accurate financial reporting and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the initial contact for new supply chain business initiatives.
• Ensure appropriate accounting policy decisions are made.
• Update models and reporting processes in collaboration with accounting groups.
• Monitor and update key financial models across entities.
• Develop expertise in the Dealer contract and guide other teams.
• Make capital vs OPEX decisions.
• Ensure timely completion and accuracy of monthly and quarterly deliverables.
• Report variances year over year or vs budget/forecast and progress of key projects.
• Research and lead discussions on key business and accounting issues.
• Identify and implement improvements to complex models and processes; maintain documentation.
• Monitor and execute key controls and maintain relationships with business partners and auditors.
• Participate in or lead ad hoc projects as assigned by the Manager.

Skills

CPA designation

IFRS expertise

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

University Degree in Business, Finance or Accounting

Tools

PeopleSoft

Hyperion Financial Management

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Reporting to the Manager of Business Accounting, this position provides a unique insight into new projects, contracts, and financial results. The Senior Financial Analyst, Supply Chain Accounting will play a key role within the accounting group and will require experience establishing relationships with key clients to ensure business initiatives are identified and accounted for appropriately. The incumbent will analyze the output of how others have recorded data and investigate anomalies and discrepancies to ensure accurate reporting and adherence to accounting standards and policies. Your technical expertise and analytical skills are critical for success, as is your ability to communicate, collaborate and prioritize multiple projects and deadlines.

What you'll do:

• Serve as the initial point of contact for new supply chain business initiatives.
• Responsible for ensuring appropriate accounting policy decisions are made.
• Ensure models and reporting processes are updated, working alongside the other accounting groups to ensure proper execution.
• Monitor and update key financial models across all entities.
• Develop expertise in the Dealer contract as required, seek direction where necessary and provide guidance to other accounting teams as appropriate.
• Make capital vs OPEX decisions.
• Be responsible for the timely completion and accuracy of all monthly and quarterly deliverables.
• Report functional results, analysis of significant variances year over year or compared to budget/forecast and progress of key projects.
• Research, analyze, and lead discussions on key business and accounting issues for business initiatives as they evolve.
• Identify and execute improvements and efficiencies to complex models and processes and maintain appropriate documentation.
• Ensure all key controls are being monitored and executed.
• Effectively manage communications and relationships with business partners, accounting, FP&A, tax, and internal/external auditors.
• Participate or lead a variety of ad hoc projects as assigned by the Manager.

What you bring:

• CPA designation or equivalent
• University Degree in Business, Finance or Accounting, or equivalent
• Minimum 4 years' experience in a medium/large company accounting department or accounting firm.
• Ability to provide accounting guidance on capitalization of assets to determine appropriate treatment of financial transactions in accordance with IFRS.
• IFRS expertise and experience with researching and developing accounting position documents.
• Strong problem solving, analytical and strategic thinking skills; able to see the "big picture" in a complex business environment.
• Natural curiosity to understand the reason behind transactions and explore improvement opportunities using Copilot.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships.
• Ability to thrive in an environment responsive to changing business requirements.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Advanced PC skills including Microsoft suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with internal and external audit processes.
• Working knowledge of PeopleSoft accounting system and Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) is an asset.
• Broad knowledge of the chart of accounts and internal controls is an asset.
• Experience in delivering timely and accurate financial reporting and analysis.

The target salary range is between $85,000.00 and $95,000.00 CAD Annual. Salary decisions are also dependent on other factors such as your experience, job-related knowledge, skills and competencies, market location, industry benchmarks, internal equity and other role-specific requirements.

This posting represents an existing vacancy within our organization.

We may use artificial intelligence tools as part of our recruitment process to assist in the initial screening of resumes. All hiring decisions, including candidate evaluation, selection, and disposition, are made by human recruiters.

About Us

Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited ("CTC") is one of Canada's most admired and trusted companies. With more than 90 Owned Brands, over 1,600 retail locations, financial services, exemplary e-commerce capabilities, and exciting market-leading merchandising strategies. We dream big and work as one to innovate with purpose for our customers at every level of our business, investing in new technologies and products, and doubling down on top talent to drive the company forward. We offer competitive salaries and wages to CTC employees, as well as store discounts, supported learning through our Triangle Learning Academy, Canadian Tire Profit Sharing, and retirement and savings programs for eligible employees. As part of our enhanced flex benefits program, we offer mental health benefits in the amount of $5,000 per year for benefits-eligible employees and their families, including total well-being, and mental health tools and resources for all employees. Join us in helping to make life in Canada better through living and