Analyst, Transp Fin & Payables

Rogers Communications•Toronto, ON

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Transportation Analyst, Finance & Payables role will focus on all aspects of transportation spend management. This critical role will both ensure vendor invoicing is processed and paid in a timely manner and perform key audit and financial reporting activities to help senior management understand monthly transportation spend variances.

Requirements

3+ years experience in transportation / distribution / manufacturing / supply chain.
Minimum of 1 year of demonstrated experience in an analytical role.
Exceptional data and process analysis, problem solving, planning, and organizational skills are a must. Ability to understand the big picture and quickly adapt to it.
Technological aptitude with advanced Excel skills is required along with proficiency in remainder of Microsoft Office Suite; experience with Oracle ERPs preferred
Knowledge of advanced data query tools (SQL, Access, Noetix) required
Familiarity with visual dashboarding and data management tools (Tableau, Power BI) strongly preferred
Highly effective communication skills (oral and written) coupled with strong presentation skills.
Experience analyzing, manipulating, transforming, and interpreting large and complex datasets
Superior time management skills, with the ability to effectively manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Strong sense of urgency
Self-motivated, collaborative and team focused individual with the ability to work independently

Nice To Haves

University Degree in Business, Supply Chain Engineering, or related field preferred.
Professional certification in Transportation or Logistics (CITT, PLog) preferred.
Prior experience in an accounting / finance role would be an asset.

Responsibilities

Manage the transportation invoice process including receiving, tracking, and uploading invoices for payment by AP and acting as a liaison with 3rd party invoice auditing firms.
Assist in developing annual transportation budgets including creating models to forecast costs and account for financial impacts of decisions
Develop and maintain appropriate key performance indicators around transportation cost and provide root-cause analysis for monthly deviations from financial targets.
Assist in identifying continuous improvement opportunities to streamline the reporting, and analysis of transportation data to drive efficiency and potential cost savings
Leverage data visualization tools to represent the data in a business-friendly manner with the aim of generating actionable insights
Participate in quarterly carrier performance review sessions.
Support Manager/Senior Transportation Specialist in conducting analysis on transportation activity; identifying and presenting opportunities / recommendations.
Support and/or lead projects of varying size and complexity including problem definition, data collection/analytics, solution modeling, presentation, and implementation.
Other related duties and special projects as required from time to time.

Benefits

Competitive salary & annual bonus
Competitive & flexible health and dental benefits, pension plan, RRSP, TFSA, and Stock matching programs.
Discounts: Enjoy up to 50% off Rogers Services and Blue Jays Tickets, 25% off TSC items, and a 20% discount on all wireless accessories sold in Rogers stores.
Paid time off for volunteering
Company matching contributions to charities you support
Self-driven career development programs (E.g. MyPath program)
Rogers First: priority in applying to internal roles of interest
Homewood employee & family assistance program
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) & Virtual therapy sessions
Low or no-cost fitness membership with access to virtual classes
Work for an organization committed to environmental protection
Strong commitment to diversity and inclusion with employee resource groups supporting equity-deserving groups including groups representing People of Colour, 2SLGBTQIA+, Indigenous Peoples, Persons with Disabilities and Women.