Financial Analyst II

at  Purolator

DESCRIPTION

We are seeking a highly skilled Financial Analyst with exceptional data analytical capabilities, adept at translating complex financial information into actionable insights, and possessing strong interpersonal skills to foster productive relationships with business partners. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in driving informed decision-making within our organization.
As a Financial Analyst, your role is to provide financial analysis support for revenue reporting, budgeting, and forecasting across all lines of business and verticals. Reporting to the Finance Manager, Revenue, you will support your customers by providing insights, identifying key drivers impacting financial performance, and providing visibility at all levels required: by LOB, by vertical, by customer, by geography, etc. You will partner with your customers in supporting the business utilizing your extensive expertise in financial analysis, reporting and planning.

EDUCATION

• University degree in finance or business; an accounting designation or working towards one is preferred.
• 3 to 5 years financial analysis experience, experience in courier/transportation industry would be ideal.
• Must possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong financial modeling skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple requests/responsibilities.
• Adaptable to change and effectively tackle shifting priorities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Able to build and maintain effective relationships at every level of the organization.
• Ability to prepare and present financial information in written and verbal format to non-financial individuals.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel Office applications (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint), knowledge of SAP S/4 Hana is an asset.
• Positive attitude & must be a team player.

• Month-end closing activities.
• Tracking revenue performance against budget, prior year and forecast.
• Month end revenue analysis, detailing the drivers of growth, retention, yield, etc., along with analysis of the impact on volume and revenue per piece (RPP), for all required views of revenue.
• Provide insights to business, identifying key drivers impacting financial performance specific to each revenue vertical, stream, etc.
• Maintaining the past trends and details of critical drivers of growth, retention, yield etc.
• Prepares monthly reporting for all required revenue views, ensuring there is one source of truth used to report on all aspects of enterprise-wide revenue for all business partners required.
• Develop and maintain various models for monthly forecasts and annual budgets for various revenue streams.
• Meet all established timelines (month-end, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, etc.)
• Prepare presentation slides on revenue results as required.
• Coordinate the Fuel revenue planning, forecasting and month end analysis.
• Other duties as assigned.