Senior Financial Analyst, Retail Finance

Parkland Corporation • Calgary, AB

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About The Position

The Senior Analyst, Finance is a key financial partner to the business and will be responsible for supporting a variety of activities including in-depth financial analysis, management reporting, budgeting, building financial models, performing research and preparing presentations for the Canada Fuel Distribution division.

Requirements

• Ability to work with intensity in a dynamic, ever-changing environment and deal with confidential, time sensitive issues
• Professional Accounting Designation, MBA, CFA or equivalent
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, finance or economics with a minimum of 7+ years of experience in a relevant strategic Corporate Finance role (e.g., FP&A, Corporate Development, Investor Relations), Consulting or Investment Banking
• Keen interest in understanding the key business drivers of the Divisions and challenge pre-conceived interpretations of the impact of operational events and decisions on the financial results
• Proficient in leveraging AI tools (e.g., Copilot, Claude) to analyze data, build models and integrate them into workflows
• Advanced knowledge of Excel and Power Point includes the ability to manipulate large volumes of data and extract value added information from multiple databases
• Ability to develop relationships across departments and cultivate a collaborative approach to decision making
• Experience with month-end close processes / activities including accruals
• Strong communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to analyze and critique complex financial models
• Ability to work in a dynamic, ever-changing environment and deal with confidential, time sensitive issues
• Ability to work independently and as a team player
• Willingness to share information / knowledge, ask questions when in doubt and work towards a common goal

Nice To Haves

• experience with Oracle EPM, Power BI, and Tableau considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate forecasts and insightful reporting on a monthly / quarterly basis for various operational and corporate teams
• Lead / assist with month-end close activities (e.g., accruals) and reviewing / validating results with relevant business partners
• Prepare / support broader team in developing monthly / quarterly reporting packages with management-level explanations of operational results and business / market trends
• Act as a trusted financial partner to the business, assisting with analysis (both financial and non-financial), business model development and other decision support services
• Help drive continuous business improvement by pro-actively analyzing operational results and identifying key business / market trends and opportunities
• Develop models and create detailed business cases / presentations summarizing project returns, strategic alignment and recommendation(s)
• Prepare / support full P&L budget / planning process, including the impact to the balance sheet and cash flow
• Assist in developing a detailed presentation of budget assumptions, key business drivers and variances to relevant periods for the SLT and Board
• Support the Corporate Development and Investor Relations teams in satisfying their information needs (M&A, Investor Updates, Divestments)
• Participate in business change and system process improvements

Benefits

• We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants. If you require accommodation due to a disability, you will have an opportunity to notify us when scheduling your interview.
• We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.
• Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Affinity Networks help us activate enterprise-wide strategies that power a proactive culture of diversity, equity, inclusions, and ultimately – belonging.
• We respect the diverse cultures, traditions and perspectives of Indigenous Peoples and seek to achieve equitable partnerships and opportunities with Indigenous communities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior