Canadian Tire

Senior Financial Analyst

Canadian Tire$64K — $106K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • University degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
  • Professional designation such as CPA or CFA, or a post-graduate degree like an MBA is a plus.
  • 3 to 5 years in finance roles focusing on reporting, forecasting, and financial modeling.
  • Strong Excel skills; knowledge of PowerQuery, Power BI, and Co-pilot is advantageous.
  • Ability to manage large data sets and simplify complex information into actionable insights.
  • Organized with a talent for managing competing priorities while remaining detail-oriented.
  • Strong critical thinking and communication skills to effectively collaborate with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with the Technology team and stakeholders for informed financial decision-making.
  • Prepare budgets and forecasts, monitor performance, and analyze variance drivers.
  • Understand financial performance drivers and support plans to meet financial goals.
  • Deliver actionable insights for both financial and non-financial stakeholders.
  • Develop and enhance financial models and reporting tools for better decision support.
  • Streamline reporting processes and increase automation for efficiency in financial planning.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits and retirement programs.
  • Performance incentives and continuing education programs.
  • Well-being support perks.
  • Opportunities for career growth and product discounts.
Full Job Description
What You'll Do:

Our Finance team plays a key role in helping the organization stay competitive in a fast-changing retail environment by delivering accurate, timely, and high-quality financial planning, reporting, analysis, and advice. Reporting to the Manager, IT FP&A, this role partners with the Technology team, the broader Finance function, and cross-functional stakeholders to understand financial results, provide insight, and support achievement of financial and strategic targets.

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Senior Financial Analyst, FP&A to support initiatives across the IT portfolio. This role will deliver timely, forward-looking financial and business information, along with actionable, value-added insights for key decision makers. The ideal candidate brings strong financial acumen, clear communication skills, and a proactive, results-oriented approach.

  • Partner with the Technology team, the broader Finance function, and cross-functional stakeholders to become a trusted business partner and support informed decision making.
  • Prepare accurate and timely budgets and forecasts, monitor results against targets, and provide detailed analysis of variance drivers.
  • Develop a strong understanding of major financial performance drivers and support action plans to achieve financial goals and mitigate risks.
  • Focus on delivering meaningful, actionable insights that support both financial and non-financial stakeholder groups.
  • Build, enhance, and maintain financial models, reporting tools, and analysis to improve visibility, accuracy, and decision support across the IT portfolio.
  • Proactively streamline reporting processes, increase automation, and partner cross-functionally to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of financial planning and reporting.


What You Bring:
  • University degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
  • Professional accounting or financial designation, such as CPA or CFA, or a post-graduate degree such as an MBA, is considered an asset.
  • 3 to 5 years of progressive experience in finance roles, including reporting, forecasting, and financial modelling.
  • Strong Excel skills; PowerQuery, Power BI, Co-pilot experience is considered a strong asset.
  • Comfortable working with large data sets and translating complex information into clear, practical insights.
  • Results-oriented, organized, and able to prioritize multiple responsibilities while maintaining strong attention to detail and focus on the big picture.
  • Strong critical thinking skills, with the ability to assess business problems holistically and develop well-supported recommendations.
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively with multiple stakeholders
  • Innovative mindset with a continuous improvement orientation and an interest in driving transformation and process improvements.


Location: Toronto, Ontario (Hybrid: In-office 4 days a week)

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: $64,000 - $106,000.
Our typical hiring range is between $64,000 and $90,000. 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.

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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 Canadian Tire

Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited is a Canadian retail company which sells a wide range of automotive, hardware, sports and leisure, and home products. Some stores also sell toys and food products. It operates through a network of more than 1,700 retail and gasoline outlets across Canada. The company was founded in 1922 and is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario.
Learn more about Canadian Tire
Size
13,435 employees
Industry
Founded
1922
NASDAQ

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