IT Financial Analyst

Job summary

The IT Financial Analyst manages the end-to-end invoice lifecycle, vendor relationships, and month-end financial activities to ensure operational efficiency. They also design financial dashboards and lead process improvement initiatives to provide actionable insights for IT budget management.

Job details

What You'll Do We are seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative IT Financial Analyst to support IT financial management through invoice governance, vendor oversight, month-end activities, reporting, and process improvement initiatives. This role partners closely with IT, Finance, Procurement, Accounting, and external vendors to ensure financial accuracy, operational efficiency, and effective budget management. Manage the end-to-end invoice lifecycle, including invoice intake, validation, approval coordination, discrepancy resolution, and payment processing through Coupa, batch uploads, and manual payment methods. Financial Operations & Invoice Governance Oversee the end‑to‑end invoice management lifecycle, including intake, validation, approval coordination, and submission for processing, ensuring compliance with internal controls and timelines Act as a subject‑matter resource for invoice discrepancies, resolving issues through root‑cause analysis and proactive stakeholder engagement Vendor & Stakeholder Management Serve as a primary finance point of contact for IT vendors, managing inquiries, resolving escalations, and ensuring adherence to contractual and financial expectations Partner cross‑functionally with IT, Procurement, and Finance teams to support seamless financial operations and continuous process improvement Support telecom financial management activities, including telecom invoice processing and batch payment administration. Month‑End Close & Financial Analysis Lead and support month‑end close activities, including accruals, variance analysis, and financial reviews, providing clear explanations of key drivers and risks Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data to support reporting, forecasting, and audit requirements Metrics, Reporting & Insights Design, maintain, and enhance financial dashboards and scorecards to track spend, operational performance, and key metrics Translate financial data into actionable insights to support decision‑making and improve transparency across IT financial management Process Improvement & Leadership Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, controls, and reporting efficiency through standardization and automation Demonstrate leadership through knowledge sharing, mentoring, and fostering a collaborative, accountable team environment. What You Will Bring University degree or college diploma in Finance, Accounting, Business, Information Technology, or a related field. 4+ years of experience in finance, accounting, financial analysis, accounts payable, or related financial operations. 2+ years of experience supporting IT financial operations, vendor management, procurement, or technology-related budgets. Experience managing and reporting on large budgets, cost centres, and financial performance metrics. Strong understanding of invoice processing, month-end close activities, financial reporting, and vendor financial management. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with Power BI, PowerPoint, and Word. Experience creating dashboards, scorecards, and reporting solutions that support financial and operational decision-making. Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build credibility and maintain effective relationships across business teams and vendors. A proactive, analytical mindset with a focus on continuous improvement, problem-solving, and operational excellence. We’re always looking for great talent! In addition to competitive pay, we offer: Comprehensive benefits and retirement programs Performance incentives, Continuing Education Programs Other perks to support your well-being Career growth opportunities and product discounts Broadband Salary Range: $53,000.00 and $88,000.00 per annum Our typical hiring range is between $75,000 and $80,000. Salary decisions are also dependent on other factors such as your experience, industry benchmarks, internal equity and other role-specific requirements. For critical roles, the compensation offering will be reviewed to ensure alignment with market rate and conditions and the unique value you bring to the role. #LI-NZ2 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 IT Financial Analyst manages the end-to-end invoice lifecycle, vendor relationships, and month-end financial activities to ensure operational efficiency. They also design financial dashboards and lead process improvement initiatives to provide actionable insights for IT budget management.

Requirements

Candidates must have a university degree or college diploma in a relevant field and at least 4 years of experience in finance or accounting. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and experience with IT financial operations or vendor management are required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits • Retirement programs • Performance incentives • Continuing education programs • Store discounts • Mental health benefits • Profit sharing

Listed skills

• Data visualization · Preferred
• Power BI · Preferred
• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Financial analysis · Preferred
• Month-End Close · Preferred
• Process Improvement · Preferred
• Stakeholder Management · Preferred
• Procurement · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Financial analysis
• Invoice management
• Vendor management
• Month-end close
• Budget management
• Financial reporting
• Process improvement
• Microsoft Excel
• Power BI
• Stakeholder management
• Procurement
• Telecom financial management
• Variance analysis
• Accruals
• Data visualization
• Budget Management
• Business Metrics
• Operational Efficiency
• Operational Performance Management
• Frontline Decision-Making Autonomy
• Coupa (Spend Management Software)
• Organizational Skills
• Month-End Closing
• Reporting Solutions
• Discrepancy Resolution
• Variance Analysis
• Accounts Payable
• Accounting
• Artificial Intelligence
• Budgeting
• Auditing
• Automation
• Telecommunications
• Mental Health
• Broadband
• Internal Controls
• Dashboard
• Management
• Communication
• Information Technology
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Disabilities
• Discounts And Allowances
• Finance
• Financial Services
• Financial Management
• Financial Analysis
• Financial Data
• Financial Statements
• Forecasting

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Technology
• Management & Leadership
• Administrative
• IT Financial Analyst
• Financial Analyst (General)
• Financial Analysts
• Financial and Investment Analysts