Senior Financial Planning and Analysis Analyst
About the role
Job Description Are you passionate about financial analysis and forecasting? You will play a key role and actively contribute to the development of our FP&A department. As a trusted financial partner, highly visible and recognized, you collaborate with our different internal stakeholders (Regional and Corporate Management) to provide visibility on business activities and ensure a clear understanding of financial performance and actions to be taken in order to reach our targets. You are also a key player in the budgeting and forecasting processes, supporting and quantifying strategic and operational decisions.
What You Will Do
- Act as a strategic financial partner to Corporate and divisional teams, ensuring high-quality and relevant analysis and forecasts. You translate financial data into business insights and concrete actions.
- Prepare and lead monthly financial reviews, identifying trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.
- Design and optimize financial models incorporating scenarios and sensitivity analysis.
- Participate in the budgeting cycle and preparation of the long-range forecast (financial expression over 3 to 5 years of our strategic plan).
- Facilitate performance monitoring, encourage financial discipline, and simplify access to financial information by promoting the use of dynamic reports through Power BI.
- Monitor market and industry trends and contribute to the modernization of financial systems and performance management tools.
Requirements
- Degree in finance, accounting, or equivalent, with a minimum of 4 years’ experience in financial planning and analysis, transaction services or external audit.
- Excellent proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint is essential; proficiency in Power BI and experience in creating complex financial models is preferred.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both French and English. You will regularly collaborate with internal clients across Canada.
Ready to take on this challenge and actively contribute to UAP’s success? We look forward to meeting you!
About The Division Our head office is full of opportunities for professionals from a variety of sectors: information technology, human resources, accounting, sales and marketing, and distribution. If you would like to support our operational teams, take part in mapping the company’s course, or have an impact on the company’s future, a job at our head office or one of our regional offices is perfect for you!
About UAP Inc.
UAP is the Canadian leader in the distribution and merchandising of parts and accessories for cars, trucks and heavy vehicles. We employ more than 5,000 individuals who work hard every day to build a recognized and reputable company.
UAP is a member of the Genuine Parts Company (GPC) family, an international service organization engaged in the distribution of automotive and industrial replacement parts. The Company serves numerous customers in various sectors and has approximately 55,000 employees.
Two divisions, one priority—excellence With outlets across Canada, UAP is organized into two main divisions: • The Auto Parts Division, which is mainly involved in the sale, distribution and marketing of replacement parts and supplies for cars and light trucks • The Heavy Vehicle Parts Division, which caters mainly to the needs of the trucking and construction sectors, as well as the mining and forest industries
Senior Financial Planning and Analysis Analyst
About the role
Job Description Are you passionate about financial analysis and forecasting? You will play a key role and actively contribute to the development of our FP&A department. As a trusted financial partner, highly visible and recognized, you collaborate with our different internal stakeholders (Regional and Corporate Management) to provide visibility on business activities and ensure a clear understanding of financial performance and actions to be taken in order to reach our targets. You are also a key player in the budgeting and forecasting processes, supporting and quantifying strategic and operational decisions.
What You Will Do
- Act as a strategic financial partner to Corporate and divisional teams, ensuring high-quality and relevant analysis and forecasts. You translate financial data into business insights and concrete actions.
- Prepare and lead monthly financial reviews, identifying trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.
- Design and optimize financial models incorporating scenarios and sensitivity analysis.
- Participate in the budgeting cycle and preparation of the long-range forecast (financial expression over 3 to 5 years of our strategic plan).
- Facilitate performance monitoring, encourage financial discipline, and simplify access to financial information by promoting the use of dynamic reports through Power BI.
- Monitor market and industry trends and contribute to the modernization of financial systems and performance management tools.
Requirements
- Degree in finance, accounting, or equivalent, with a minimum of 4 years’ experience in financial planning and analysis, transaction services or external audit.
- Excellent proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint is essential; proficiency in Power BI and experience in creating complex financial models is preferred.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both French and English. You will regularly collaborate with internal clients across Canada.
Ready to take on this challenge and actively contribute to UAP’s success? We look forward to meeting you!
About The Division Our head office is full of opportunities for professionals from a variety of sectors: information technology, human resources, accounting, sales and marketing, and distribution. If you would like to support our operational teams, take part in mapping the company’s course, or have an impact on the company’s future, a job at our head office or one of our regional offices is perfect for you!
About UAP Inc.
UAP is the Canadian leader in the distribution and merchandising of parts and accessories for cars, trucks and heavy vehicles. We employ more than 5,000 individuals who work hard every day to build a recognized and reputable company.
UAP is a member of the Genuine Parts Company (GPC) family, an international service organization engaged in the distribution of automotive and industrial replacement parts. The Company serves numerous customers in various sectors and has approximately 55,000 employees.
Two divisions, one priority—excellence With outlets across Canada, UAP is organized into two main divisions: • The Auto Parts Division, which is mainly involved in the sale, distribution and marketing of replacement parts and supplies for cars and light trucks • The Heavy Vehicle Parts Division, which caters mainly to the needs of the trucking and construction sectors, as well as the mining and forest industries