Forecasting Insights & Data Communications Analyst
About The Position
This role focuses on interpreting and synthesizing construction and financial forecasting data to identify trends, risks, and variances. The analyst will support forecasting cycles, validate inputs with project teams, and translate complex data into clear narratives and executive-ready materials. A key aspect of the role is communicating insights and recommendations to various stakeholders, including finance, construction leadership, and senior management. The position also involves leveraging AI tools and Microsoft technologies to automate processes, develop dashboards, and improve analytical workflows. Collaboration with Finance, Construction, Estimating, and Data teams is essential to ensure alignment and consistency in forecasting methodologies.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Engineering, Construction Management, Data Analytics, Economics, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in financial forecasting, construction analytics, project controls, or a similar analytical role.
- Strong understanding of construction cost drivers, estimating concepts, and financial forecasting principles.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with Power BI or similar visualization tools.
- Experience using AI-enabled analytics tools to support decision-making.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience in construction, infrastructure, or capital-intensive environment.
- Familiarity with ERP systems, project management platforms, or cost control systems.
- Experience with scenario modeling, sensitivity analysis, or long-range planning.
- Demonstrated ability to influence without authority and drive cross-functional alignment
- Data storytelling and executive communication
- Analytical thinking and problem-solving
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Forecasting and financial acumen
- Continuous improvement and curiosity
- Responsible and effective use of AI tools
Responsibilities
- Forecasting Insights & Analysis: Interpret and synthesize construction and financial forecasting data, including cost, revenue, cash flow, productivity, and schedule impacts.
- Identify forecast drivers, trends, risks, and variances, and clearly explain their implications to non-technical audiences.
- Support short-term and long-range forecasting cycles, ensuring assumptions are well-documented and understood.
- Partner with estimating and project teams to validate inputs, challenge assumptions, and close forecasting gaps.
- Data Storytelling & Communication: Translate complex datasets into concise narratives, dashboards, and executive-ready materials.
- Prepare clear explanations for forecast changes, gaps, and anomalies, including root-cause analysis.
- Present insights to finance, construction leadership, and senior management with confidence and clarity.
- Proactively surface insights and recommendations rather than solely reporting results.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with Finance, Construction, Estimating, Data teams to align forecasts and assumptions.
- Facilitate discussions to resolve discrepancies between financial and operational forecasts.
- Ensure consistency in forecasting methodologies and definitions across teams.
- AI, Automation & Microsoft Tools: Leverage AI tools, including Microsoft Copilot and other approved solutions, to accelerate analysis and identify trends.
- Develop dashboards, reports, and analytical models using Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and Microsoft 365 tools.
- Automate recurring analyses and reporting processes to improve efficiency and accuracy.
- Stay current on emerging AI and analytics capabilities and recommend workflow improvements.
Benefits
- Career growth opportunities
- Product discounts
- Competitive salaries and wages
- Store discounts
- Supported learning through our Triangle Learning Academy
- Canadian Tire Profit Sharing
- Retirement and savings programs for eligible employees
- Mental health benefits in the amount of $5,000 per year for benefits-eligible employees and their families
- Total well-being, and mental health tools and resources for all employees
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
