Financial Analyst

at  The Home Depot Canada

KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Internal Candidates: Must fulfill minimum time-in-position (1 year) and performance management code requirements (M+, Meets Expectations and Consistently Demonstrates)
• 1 to 5 years of Financial/Accounting experience
• Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business.
• Excellent computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Access.
• Bilingual (English/French) an asset.
• Demonstrate expertise in business analysis and financial modeling
• Self-starter, efficient, organized and able to produce high quality work under pressure and in a timely fashion.
• Strong analytical skills and attentive to details.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively with people at all levels.
• Strong work ethic and sense of responsibility and confidentiality.
• Flexible in attitude and approach to business solutions.

• Analyze information and develop reports to drive the business and to improve the “bottom line”.
• Prepare financial analysis and forecasts for the use in the development of financial business decisions.
• Liaise with business partners in divisional and corporate offices to ensure an effective communication process.
• Create new and supplemental reporting methods to aid management in proactive problem solving.
• Participate in budget preparations and analysis.
• Maintain company records in accordance with general accounting principles.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of the reporting systems.
• Provide analysis that add value to the business and allows for the making of strategically sound decisions.
• In coordination with other departments conduct special financial and statistical studies.
• Work with merchandising on developing analysis to drive the business.