Specialist, Financial Planning

CPKC; Calgary; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits package

Pension/retirement plans

Employee share purchase plan

Performance incentive plan

Annual fitness subsidy

Part-time studies program

Job summary

CPKC, North America’s first transnational railroad, is seeking a Specialist, Financial Planning to partner with Operations leadership, own the budget, forecast, and performance management processes for a critical portfolio. You will drive data-driven decisions and collaborate with stakeholders across the organization from Calgary.

You will translate operational changes into forecasts, build the annual budget for all cost centers, and continually improve reporting while supporting operations with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Mathematics or related field.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a finance-related role with planning focus.
• Experience with BPC is desirable and advanced MS Excel modelling skills.

Responsibilities

• Translate operational changes into a financial forecast with a focus on accuracy and timeliness.
• Proactively look for improvements in the forecasting process; identifying key drivers while gaining a thorough understanding of the business model.
• Provide support to Operations by developing a comprehensive, detailed annual budget for all cost centers, working closely with operational leaders to develop and incorporate initiatives.
• Responsible for continually improving reporting and analysis for key stakeholders, using all available systems to further automate key reports and providing insightful analyses.
• Assist in ad hoc requests from the operational leaders, providing support in an accurate and timely manner.

Skills

MS Excel Modelling

Forecasting

Data analysis

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Mathematics

Tools

BPC

Job description

Posting Start Date: 8/19/26

Join CPKC, North America’s first transnational railroad connecting U.S., Canada, and Mexico, where your career drives progress and safety is paramount. We connect communities, fuel economic growth, and provide meaningful work in a culture that values diversity, accountability, and pride. With opportunities for training, development, and advancement, you’re not just building a career—you’re part of something bigger. Together, we move goods, connect people, and create lasting change. Your future starts here.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

As the Specialist, Financial Planning, you will serve as a strategic finance partner to Operations leadership, driving the financial planning, forecasting, and performance management processes for a critical business portfolio. In this highly visible role, you will own the annual budget, lead forecasting activities, and deliver meaningful financial analysis that helps leaders make informed, data‑driven decisions. By identifying trends, risks, and opportunities, you will provide insights that influence operational performance and business strategy while collaborating with stakeholders across the organization. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of key financial processes, build strong partnerships, and make a direct impact on operational and financial success.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Translate operational changes into a financial forecast with a focus on accuracy and timeliness
• Proactively look for improvements in the forecasting process; identifying key drivers while gaining a thorough understanding of the business model
• Provide support to Operations by developing a comprehensive, detailed annual budget for all cost centers, working closely with operational leaders to develop and incorporate initiatives
• Responsible for continually improving reporting and analysis for key stakeholders, using all available systems to further automate key reports and providing insightful analyses
• Assist in ad hoc requests from the operational leaders, providing support in an accurate and timely manner

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Mathematics or other relevant fields
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a finance‑related role, preferably with an operational or planning focus.
• Experience in Business Consolidation and Planning (BPC) is desirable
• MS Excel Modelling Skills
• Continuous process improvement, inquiring mindset, and strong attention to detail

WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER:

• Flexible and competitive benefits package
• Competitive company pension and/or retirement plans
• Employee share purchase plan
• Performance incentive plan
• Annual fitness subsidy

WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER:

• Part-time studies program

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

Background Investigation

• Criminal history check
• Education verification
• Professional references

BECOMING A RAILROADER:

As an employee with a North American presence, the possibility does exist that the location of your position may be changed based on organizational requirements.

Management Conductor Program

Becoming a qualified conductor or locomotive engineer is the single best way for a management employee to learn the business at CPKC. You may be required to obtain a certification or to maintain your current certification/qualification as a conductor or locomotive engineer.

CULTURE OF INCLUSION:

For our U.S. applicants, CPKC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, inclusive of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For Canadian applicants CPKC is an employment equity employer committed to the principles of employment equity and inclusion. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply including: women, Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), members of the LGBTQ+ community and people with disabilities. Accommodations for the job application process can be provided, as appropriate, upon request. All applicant information will be managed in accordance with the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).

• Req ID: 106384
• Department: Finance & Accounting
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Position Type: Non-Union
• Location: Calgary, Alberta
• Country: Canada
• % of Travel: 0-10%
• # of Positions: 1
• Job Grade: 5
• Job Available to: Internal & External