Aftersales Controller

Nissan Motor Corporation•Mississauga, ON

1d•CA$91,573 - CA$119,436•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.
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.
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
CPA / CA Designation
Professional accounting certification (CPA)
Advanced financial modeling and reporting training
Power BI, SAP, Hyperion, or HFM-related certifications (preferred but not required)

Nice To Haves

Automotive industry or sales/distribution environment experience preferred.
Professional accounting certification (CPA)
Advanced financial modeling and reporting training
Power BI, SAP, Hyperion, or HFM-related certifications (preferred but not required)

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.