Financial Analyst - Fpa

At Parkland, our purpose is to Power Journeys & Energize Communities. We are a prominent independent supplier and marketer of fuel and petroleum products and a leading convenience store operator. As One Parkland team, we proudly serve diverse retail, commercial and wholesale customers across Canada, the United States, the Caribbean region, and South America. We power a growing family of locally known brands including M&M Food Market, Fas Gas Plus, Pioneer, RaceTrac, Superpumper, Ultramar, Chevron, Esso, and ON the RUN.
We recognize that diversity gives us an edge and inclusion propels us forward. We're also a passionate team of down-to-earth achievers, committed to getting our customers, colleagues and communities further, faster. As such, we welcome talented individuals that have a variety of perspectives, backgrounds, and industry experience who will contribute to the success of our One Parkland team.
Position Title: Financial Analyst - FPA
Team and Location: Canada Finance - Calgary, AB
Salary: $81,200 /year
Position Summary:
Reporting to the Manager, Canada Financial Planning and Analysis, this role is a key member of the Canada Finance Team, responsible for supporting a variety of financial activities including budget planning and consolidation, forecasting, building financial models and templates, assisting with financial planning, and preparing presentations for the consolidated Canada division.
Key Responsibilities:
Long Range Planning

• Utilize Business Partners forecasts to support Canada's 5-year model which will integrate with Parkland's Enterprise FP&A and Strategy team. The model will be used to model growth opportunities and identify risks, allocate capital at the segment level, evaluate strategic alignment, and provide recommendation(s) to Canadian Leadership Team ("CLT")
• Help drive continuous business improvement by pro-actively analyzing operational results and identifying key business/market trends and opportunities

Monthly / Quarterly Reporting and Forecasting

• Collaborating with Business Partners teams in developing their respective forecasts and scenario analysis
• Prepare/support CLT and Board reporting package(s) with executive-level explanations of operational results, business/market trends and recommendation(s) to manage material variances
• Prepare/support high level reports and commentary related to quarterly MD&A analysis
• Prepare/support with Quarterly business reviews for the Canadian division
• Prepare standard templates for monthly variances that will be used by the divisions for monthly variance analysis
• Prepare consolidated monthly Canada Reporting and associated commentary
• Prepare/support reporting of Canadian Capital and associated budget tracking
• Support in leading the Canadian division in the preparation of the rolling 24-month forecast process with a focus on continuously improving accuracy and usefulness

Annual Budgeting Process

• Assist in consolidating the P&L budget/planning process for Canada, including the impact to the balance sheet and cash flow
• Assist in the capital budgeting process, ranking projects by strategic priority and expected return
• Assist in developing a detailed presentation of budget assumptions, key business drivers and variances to relevant periods for the SLT and Board

Adhoc

• Development of standardized models / templates to be used across the Canadian divisions when preparing monthly reviews, capital expenditure requests, and providing guidance on various presentations
• Proactively identify CI opportunities to optimize reporting, resolve finance defects and improve, scale, or simplify finance tools across teams and divisions
• Performing external benchmarking analysis
• Support Senior Financial Analysts with tasks as needed

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, finance or economics with 2-3 years of experience in a relevant strategic Corporate Finance role (e.g., FP&A, Corporate Development, Investor Relations), Consulting or Investment Banking
• Enrolled in the following programs: Professional Accounting Designation (CPA, CA, CMA, CGA), MBA or CFA
• Working knowledge of Oracle EPM (previously Hyperion), Power BI and Tableau Business Intelligence tools considered an asset
• Advanced knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint including 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
• High attention to detail to ensure accuracy of information, strong organizational skills
• Keen interest in understanding the key business drivers of the Divisions and challenging pre-conceived interpretations of the impact of operational events and decisions on the financial results
• 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 information
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment

We Offer:

• Our Performance-based Annual Incentive Plan, an annual bonus awarding your performance.
• A share in our success through the Employee Share Purchase Plan and 100% company matching.
• A flexible group benefit plan that offers health and dental coverage choices to meet the needs of each unique employee. Inclusive of life and disability insurances, Health Care and Lifestyle Spending options, and a supportive Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• Participation in Parkland Pledge, an employee-driven charitable giving program.
• An employee referral program - earn up to $2000 for your referral.
• In-house learning and development opportunities, leadership training, international opportunities.
• Discount Programs and Educational Scholarship Programs for family members.
• Save on gas at our participating gas stations across Canada (Chevron, Fas Gas, Ultramar, and Pioneer).
• A safety focused work environment and ongoing safety training.

Please note:

• Candidates must be legally able to work in Canada at this time. Parkland regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas.
• Parkland Corporation is committed to the principles of Employment Equity. We strive to provide accessibility in employment to ensure equal access to employment opportunities for candidates, including persons with disabilities. Parkland Corporation will endeavour to provide accommodation to persons with disabilities in the recruitment process upon request. If you are selected for an interview and you require accommodation due to a disability, please notify us upon scheduling your interview.
• Please note that final candidates for this position will be required to undergo a confidential pre-employment background check which may include but not be limited to educational, criminal, credit, drug and alcohol and/or Fitness for Duty testing.

This position will close onApril 5, 2024,or when a successful candidate is found.
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