Senior Financial Analyst - Destination Auto Group
About The Position
Recognized as the 2019 and 2022 Canadian Automotive Dealers Association (CADA) Laureate Award Winner for Business Innovation and one of Canada’s Best Employers for Recent Graduates for 2024, Destination Auto Group is looking for a Senior Financial Analyst who is looking to take the next step within their career! This is an excellent opportunity for a highly adaptable person looking for a multifaceted and fast-paced environment within a growing automotive company. The Senior Financial Analyst will report to the CFO, work closely with the COO. This pivotal role will be based out of our corporate head office and will play a key part in enhancing our financial planning processes, cash flow forecasting, external reporting, and executive-level support across the operational business units. We are looking for a professional with strong analytical acumen, excellent forecasting skills, and a passion for driving performance and informed decision-making. Automotive industry experience and exposure to private enterprise are strong assets.
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of related experience in FP&A, or Management Accounting; experience in an enterprise-level environment is an asset.
- CPA designation (or in progress) and/or degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field.
- Proven expertise in cash flow forecasting, financial modeling, and decision support analytics.
- Ability to manage and analyze large data sets. Working knowledge of how to organize, summarize and report such data concisely.
- Ability to collaborate/coordinate with various organizational levels to advance the Company’s objectives.
- Detail oriented and committed to a high level of accuracy.
- Spark of curiosity! Someone who takes initiative to achieve results. A self-starter who anticipates next steps.
- Outstanding time-management and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities under short deadlines.
- Ability to adapt and work effectively in changing situations; ability to quickly “change gears.”
- High proficiency in Excel (Power Pivot, Power Query); familiarity with SQL, Power BI, or other BI tools is a plus.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to distill complex data into actionable insights; an approachable style and ability to establish rapport with key partners and stakeholders.
- Proficient in utilizing Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint.
Nice To Haves
- Automotive industry experience
- Exposure to private enterprise
- Familiarity with SQL, Power BI, or other BI tools
Responsibilities
- Lead the development and maintenance of cash flow forecasts and financial/operational forecasting models to support strategic planning and day-to-day operations.
- Provide in-depth analysis and reporting for key business initiatives, supporting strategic business case development and ROI evaluation.
- Support external financial reporting, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and alignment with business requirements.
- Prepare and deliver monthly and quarterly management reporting packages with insights and recommendations for senior leadership.
- Analyze variances against budget, forecasts, and prior performance, identifying opportunities for improvement.
- Develop and maintain dashboards and KPIs to monitor financial health and operational efficiency.
- Support enterprise-level initiatives, including systems implementation, process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration.
- Assist in the development of financial models and analysis of key performance indicators to drive business performance.
- Lead the annual budgeting cycle, reconciliation of variances to budgets, and detailed analysis of performance.
- Support working capital management, inventory reconciliation and expense management.
- Maintain complex datasets to ensure consistency across all analysis and reporting.
- Develop and maintain proforma analysis tied to business needs (including M&A opportunities) and executive management requests.
Benefits
- Enhanced group health benefits program
- An environment that is friendly, respectful, collaborative and ultimately supports your success!
- Employee recognition, celebration and company culture events.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
