Senior Financial Analyst Full-time Job

The Senior Financial Data Analyst is a detail oriented and strategically minded individual that is a key member of the Financial Planning & Analysis team within Shared Services. This successful candidate will join a team that provides financial reporting services including the preparation of various financial and operational reports using BI tools, supporting business units and staff in the preparation of Variance analysis, and including communication of results and recommendations to corporate and internal senior leadership as an active professional within the financial analysis and planning functions. The position will also be responsible for managing all processes to ensure proper reporting & analysis is prepared using Bi tools and completing all necessary analysis to ensure accuracy and the protection of economic value. To be successful in this role, the candidate must have strong communication and collaborative skills, be inquisitive, have an attention to detail, while also effectively managing multiple deadlines.

 

How You'll Help:

• Ability to conduct in depth data analysis to aid in accurate financial reporting. 
• Strong BI skills and knowledge (PowerBI, Tableau, etc.) to create dashboards and interactive visual reports.
• Knowledge of working with data warehouse like Oracle, Truckmate, etc.
• Lead projects using project management methodologies
• Ability to explore new process improvement ideas and implement
• Have the ability to work seamlessly with cross functional teams
• Recognize business requirements in the context of BI and create data models to transform raw data into relevant insights
• Define key performance indicators (KPIs) with specific objectives and track them regularly
• Keep the Manager of FP&A informed on any progress or setbacks
• Other adhoc projects or requests related to financial analysis, as required

 

Your Skills & Experience:

• Post-secondary education in Finance or Computer Science is an asset
• 5+ years of progressive business/finance experience, including working with PowerBI and/or other BI tools.
• Experience in the transportation industry an asset
• Exceptional numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Leadership skills
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Ability to work under pressure to meet/exceed deadlines
• Ability to work independently and to collaborate with a team
• Strong MS Office skills, particularly Excel
• Strong communicator with ability to consult across a variety of levels within the organization
•  English (verbal/written/spoken) required; French or other languages are an asset

 

If you’re chosen for the role, you’ll be asked to provide reference and criminal background checks before employment. You’ll only be contacted if you’re selected for an interview. 

 

From a single truckload of potatoes in the 1950s to a fleet of thousands, Day & Ross has grown to become one of the largest transportation and logistics providers in North America. With over 7,500 team members on and off the road in the US and Canada, we offer a diversified portfolio of freight and delivery solutions, including LTL, Truckload, Residential, Dedicated Fleet Solutions, and Logistics.
We believe our people are our greatest strength. For over a decade, weve been recognized as one of Canadas Best Managed Companies. Weve also been named a Top Company for Women to Work for in Transportation since 2018. Our recognition reflects the family values we share with our parent company, McCain Foods Limited.