Team Leader, Financial Planning & Analysis

Princess Auto Ltd.; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A Canadian retail company is seeking a Team Leader, Financial Planning & Analysis to oversee financial planning and analysis activities. The ideal candidate will have strong financial analytical skills, proficiency in Power BI, and experience leading teams. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered, along with a welcoming work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company paid benefits

Annual profit sharing

Team Member store discount

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of work experience in a Financial Analyst role or similar.
• Ability to create financial forecasts and models.
• Fluency in English; French is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Analyze financial results and report findings with recommendations.
• Maintain analytical resources for operational reporting.
• Collaborate on new report development and data integrity.

Skills

Financial analytical skills

Excellent Microsoft Excel skills

Communication skills

Power BI proficiency

Organizational skills

Education

Post-secondary education in Accounting/Finance/Economics/Business

Completion or progress towards accounting/financial analysis designation

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Job description

Overview

We’re a private, Canadian-owned company employing over 3600 Team Members. We’re known for providing our customers with the most unique assortment of products, unrivaled customer service and exceptional value – for nearly 100 years.

We forge relationships that last – this is one of the things we enjoy most about our jobs. We call our employees “Team Members” and our managers “Leaders”. We are resourceful and authentic. We build trust by staying true to our word and providing Royal Service every chance we get. You won’t find our unique combination of products and people anywhere else.

Our Home Office matches our personality - welcoming, a little quirky and full of energy. With access to free parking, an on-site gym & salon, bottomless coffee at the grill, and a games facility – work feels a little bit more like home.

Role

So what’s this role all about?

The Team Leader, Financial Planning & Analysis is accountable for maintaining the analytical resources required to support operational reporting and business decision-making. This position provides direct oversight of and participates in all financial planning and analysis activities to provide accurate reporting, thorough analysis, and appropriate recommendations on the company’s profitability, solvency, stability, and liquidity.

In This Role You Will

• Be accountable for ensuring data is collected, monitored, and appropriately analyzed, and that business recommendations are appropriate
• Be accountable for the sharing of accurate information through various communication methods, including presentations to larger groups and executive level management
• Analyze financial results, variances, and trends then reports findings with recommendations
• Assist with annual, quarterly, and periodic forecasting; identify financial position by comparing and analyzing actual results with plans and forecasts
• Design, develop, test, and maintain reporting solutions in our PowerBI reporting environment
• Construct and maintain robust data models to support dynamic and scalable reporting solutions
• Collaborate with the Data Integration team for new report development and on-going data integrity monitoring
• Assist in the budget and re-forecast process and strategic projects.
• Develop, maintain, and distribute ad-hoc reports and financial models
• Facilitate training and education of financial concepts
• Maintain automated tools for reporting and forecasting and lead the development and implementation of measures to improve performance and reliability
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external key stakeholders
• Be accountable for leading and directing the department in accomplishing daily tasks and project work in support of company and department plans, along with recruitment, performance monitoring, coaching, and development
• Create a team environment through ongoing communication and promote an open-door policy
• Respond to business needs outside of regular business hours for troubleshooting and system
• Value Teamwork, ownership, people, integrity and community.

A Few Other Things We’re Looking For

• Post-secondary education in related field (Accounting/Finance/Economics/Business)
• Completion of or working towards accounting or financial analysis designation an asset
• 3-5 years of work experience in a Financial Analyst or similar position
• Strong financial analytical skills related to creating forecasts and financial modeling experience
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills: Excel and PowerPoint required
• Demonstrated proficiency with Power BI or other business intelligence and data visualization services
• Must possess excellent communication and presentation skills and be comfortable presenting for, and making recommendations to executive level management
• Highly organized, able to manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to lead and coach others
• Fluent in English and French is an asset

What’s in it for you?

We’ll offer you a competitive salary and top-notch company paid benefits. You’ll also participate in annual profit sharing, a variety of savings plan options, and we’ll match contributions to your pension as soon as you’re eligible. You’ll get a Team Member store discount on your first day, and other great perks too.

Ready to join us?

Apply today – we’re ready to meet you!

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Accessibility

Princess Auto Ltd. will consult with all applicants requesting accommodation during the recruitment process to ensure that the accommodation provided takes into account the applicant’s individual accessibility needs.

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