Financial Analyst

At Day & Ross, you’ll go far.
Day & Ross is one of Canada’s largest transportation companies, serving top brands across North America. We got our start hauling potatoes in 1950, and now we have a team of more than 8,000 employees, drivers and owner operators.

We believe our people are our greatest strength – and we treat them like family. For over a decade, we’ve been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies, and we have been named a Top Company for Women to Work for in Transportation every year since 2018. Our industry recognition is a testament to the family values we share with our parent company, McCain Foods Limited.

About the Role

Financial Analyst
Full-time
Hartland, NB – Fredericton, NB

The Financial Analyst is a key member of the Financial Planning & Analysis team and would be an active participant in financial analysis and planning functions, including preparation of business cases to support investment in new equipment and infrastructure across the entire Network. The role also involves analysis of various financial reports, supporting business units and staff in the preparation of forecasts and budgets and collaborating with the accounting and procurement teams on month-end and year-end activities. Works closely with the Manager of FP&A to identify financial issues and opportunities. Strong collaboration skills, attention to detail, being inquisitive, while also effectively managing multiple deadlines are all key to this role.

How You’ll Help

• Play a supporting role in the management of the capital expenditure cycle (development, approval, forecasting, adherence to corporate policy)
• Preparation of REA/Capex Requests (Request for Expenditure Authorization) for the business
• Assist in the annual budgeting process by providing financial support to the business divisions, preparation of capital spend forecast, etc.
• Preparation and delivery of routine management reports, daily, weekly, monthly.
• Active participation in month end & quarter end processes by gathering information, pushing deadlines, finalizing presentations, preparing reconciliations, QBR reporting, etc. May prepare month end and quarter end report for small business units.
• Provide financial support & direction to other business units
• Keep the Manager of FP&A informed on any progress or setbacks
• Other projects related to financial analysis as required

Your Skills & Experience:

Education/Training

• Post-secondary education, in Business, Management or Accounting
• 3+ years of progressive business/finance experience, including planning and budgeting
• Experience in the transportation industry an asset
• Exceptional numerical, analytical and problem solving skills
• Excellent communication skills both written & verbal
• Leadership skills
• Strong organizational 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
• English (verbal/written/spoken) required; French or other languages are an asset
• Able to work with little supervision
• Provides guidance & support to Financial Analysts and to non-financial managers in the various business units

Please note that the successful candidate will be asked to provide reference and criminal background checks prior to employment. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

As a federally regulated employer, Day & Ross fully supports the principles of employment equity and encourages all qualified members of the designated groups to apply.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Hartland, NB E7P 1C6: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Hartland, NB E7P 1C6