Location: Mississauga, Ontario

Job Schedule: Full-time, Hybrid (4 days in office + 1 day Remote)
Education Requirement: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field

Sponsorship: No

We are currently looking for an Aftersales Controller to join our team in Mississauga, Ontario.

The Aftersales Controller serves as a key finance business partner to the Aftersales & Service organization, responsible for budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, business planning, and performance analysis. This role provides strategic financial insights and recommendations that support profitability, operational excellence, and informed business decision-making. The position plays a critical role in driving financial performance, improving processes, strengthening controls, and supporting Nissan Canada's business objectives and growth strategy.

A Day in the Life:   

Job Responsibilities

• Lead all Aftersales budgeting, forecasting, FMI, G&A, and Business Plan activities.
• Provide financial analysis, business insights, and performance reporting to support profitability improvement initiatives.
• Manage month-end close activities, variance analysis, operating profit reporting, and leadership presentations.
• Partner with Aftersales, Accounting, Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, and other stakeholders to evaluate business opportunities and financial impacts.
• Develop financial models and perform scenario analyses related to pricing, volume, profitability, and business initiatives.
• Create and enhance KPI reporting, dashboards, forecasting tools, and financial reporting processes.
• Drive continuous process improvement initiatives, reporting automation, and financial control enhancements.
• Support strategic planning activities and provide recommendations to senior leadership.
• Monitor and analyze financial performance against budgets, forecasts, and business plans.
• Influence business decisions through data-driven financial insights and recommendations.

Who We’re Looking for:

Job Knowledge and Skills

• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and management reporting.
• Advanced financial modeling and analytical skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with financial systems such as SAP, Hyperion, HFM, and Power BI.
• Strong business partnering and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to communicate complex financial information to both financial and non-financial audiences.
• Knowledge of business planning, profitability analysis, and financial controls.
• Experience creating executive-level dashboards and reports.
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and strategic thinking abilities.
• Continuous improvement mindset with experience in process standardization and automation initiatives.
• Ability to influence business decisions through financial insights and effective storytelling.

Required:

• Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and business planning.
• Experience supporting senior leadership through financial analysis and strategic planning.
• Automotive industry or sales/distribution environment experience preferred.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.

Specific Courses/Certifications

• CPA / CA Designation

Desired:

• Professional accounting certification (CPA)
• Advanced financial modeling and reporting training
• Power BI, SAP, Hyperion, or HFM-related certifications (preferred but not required)

Travel Required:

• No (Travel requirement not specified in the job description).

What You’ll Look Forward to at Nissan:

Career Growth and Continuous Learning Opportunities: Benefit from diverse career paths, cross-departmental moves, and innovative learning platforms. Enhance your skills through seminars, leadership training, and tuition reimbursement programs, all while playing a vital role in shaping the future of transportation. From day one, you'll have the support to tackle challenges and contribute to impactful solutions across our organization.

Be where you need to be: Feel empowered at work with our "Be where you need to be" approach to work based on your role. This offers a realistic, modern approach to work based on the expectation for the position.

Rewards: Be supported with a Comprehensive Benefits Package, including medical, mental health, parental leave, retirement savings & unique Nissan perks, including discounts on lease vehicles as part of our Employee Lease Program and a Vehicle Purchase Program (VPP). For more information, access our Nissan Benefits Overview Guide.

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