Financial Analyst, Supply Chain and Logistics FP&A

Job summary

The Financial Analyst will support monthly forecasting, annual budgeting, and analyze transportation and logistics costs for the Supply Chain and Transportation teams. They will also develop financial models, monitor operational KPIs, and provide actionable insights to support business decision-making.

Job details

The Canadian Tire FP&A team plays an important role in helping the business understand performance, anticipate what’s ahead, and make better financial decisions. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to develop beyond traditional financial reporting and build stronger experience in FP&A, business partnering, forecasting, financial modelling, and operational finance. You’ll gain exposure to the financial drivers behind a complex Supply Chain & Transportation network and have the opportunity to use your analysis to support decisions that impact the broader business. In this role, you’ll be a key finance partner to our Supply Chain & Transportation teams, working at the intersection of finance, operations, and strategy. You’ll go beyond reporting the numbers by helping explain what is driving performance, identifying opportunities, building forecasts and financial models, and turning complex information into insights leaders can act on. If you enjoy digging into data, understanding the story behind the numbers, and seeing how your analysis can influence real business decisions, this is an opportunity to build meaningful FP&A experience in a large and dynamic retail organization. What you'll do: Support the monthly forecasting and annual budgeting process for the SC&T cost centers Analyze transportation and logistics costs, including freight, fuel, and carrier expenses, and identify trends and variances Turn financial results into a story, delivering monthly reporting and variance analysis with clear commentary on what happened, why it happened, and what it means for the business. Partner with Supply Chain and Transportation operations teams to understand cost drivers and support decision-making Develop and maintain financial models to evaluate transportation network costs, route optimization initiatives, and vendor/carrier contracts Connect financial and operational performance by monitoring KPIs such as cost per unit shipped, cost relative to volume, and other measures of efficiency. Assist with ad hoc financial analysis and business cases to support capital and operational investment decisions Support month-end close activities, including accruals and journal entries related to SC&T costs Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation in reporting and analysis workflows Ensure data integrity and consistency across financial systems and reporting tools Support month-end activities, including accruals and journal entries, while helping maintain accurate and consistent financial information across reporting systems. What you'll Bring: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field 2-4 years of experience in financial analysis, FP&A, or a related finance role Working towards or holding a professional accounting/finance designation (CPA, CFA, or equivalent) considered an asset Strong Excel skills (financial modeling, pivot tables, advanced formulas); experience with Power BI or similar BI tools is a plus Experience with ERP/financial systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Hyperion) preferred Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data into clear insights Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present financial information to non-financial stakeholders Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy The target salary range is between $65,000 and $75,000.00 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 working our Core Values: we are innovators and entrepreneurs at our core, outcomes drive us, inclusion is a must, we are stronger together and we take personal responsibility. It is an especially exciting time to join CTC and its family of companies where career opportunities are wide-ranging! Join us, where there's a place for you here. Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging We are committed to fostering an environment where belonging thrives, and diversity, inclusion and equity are infused into everything we do. We believe in building an organizational culture where people are consistently treated with dignity while respecting individual religion, nationality, gender, race, age, perceived ability, spoken language, sexual orientation, and identification. We are united in our purpose of being here to help make life in Canada better. Accommodations We stand firm in our Core Value that inclusion is a must. We welcome and encourage candidates from equity-seeking groups such as people who identify as racialized, Indigenous, 2SLGBTQIA+, women, people with disabilities, and beyond. Should you require any accommodation in applying for this role, or throughout the interview process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to help meet your needs.

What you’ll do

The Financial Analyst will support monthly forecasting, annual budgeting, and analyze transportation and logistics costs for the Supply Chain and Transportation teams. They will also develop financial models, monitor operational KPIs, and provide actionable insights to support business decision-making.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business with 2-4 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in Excel and experience with ERP systems like SAP or Oracle are required, with a professional designation being considered an asset.

Benefits

• Store discounts
• Supported learning
• Profit sharing
• Retirement and savings programs
• Flex benefits program
• Mental health benefits

Listed skills

• Power BI · Preferred
• SAP · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Budgeting · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Data analysis · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Oracle · Preferred
• Financial analysis · Preferred
• Forecasting · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Financial analysis
• FP&A
• Financial modeling
• Forecasting
• Budgeting
• Business partnering
• Data analysis
• Variance analysis
• Excel
• Power BI
• SAP
• Oracle
• Hyperion
• Communication
• Problem-solving
• Attention to detail
• Reporting and Analysis
• Influencing Skills
• Operational Performance Management
• Supply Chain
• Workflow Management
• Month-End Closing
• Business Decisions
• Variance Analysis
• Microsoft Excel
• Accounting
• Accruals
• Automation
• Mental Health
• Business Intelligence
• Business Partnering
• Investments
• Certified Public Accountant
• Chartered Financial Analyst
• Decision Making
• Data Integrity
• Disabilities
• Discounts And Allowances
• Enterprise Resource Planning
• Finance
• Equities
• Pivot Tables And Charts
• Financial Services
• Financial Systems
• Financial Analysis
• Financial Modeling
• Financial Statements
• Investment Decisions
• Problem Solving
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Logistics
• Retail
• Data & Analytics
• Transportation
• Supply Chain and Logistics Analyst
• Financial Analyst (General)
• Financial Analysts
• Financial and Investment Analysts

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