Senior Financial Analyst, Financial Reporting & FP&A

Company Overview
Granite REIT (“Granite) is a Canadian-based real estate investment trust engaged in the acquisition, development, ownership and management of logistics, warehouse and industrial properties in North America and Europe. Granite owns 145 investment properties representing approximately 61.5 million square feet of gross leasable area. Its head office is located in Toronto, with regional offices in Dallas, Texas, Amsterdam, Netherlands and Vienna, Austria.

Position Overview
Granite is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst (SFA), Financial Reporting & FP&A to join our Toronto-based Finance team. Reporting to the Vice President, Financial Reporting & FP&A, the Senior Financial Analyst will play an integral role in the preparation and analysis of financial information supporting Granite’s monthly, quarterly and annual reporting requirements, as well as its budgeting and forecasting processes. This role will work closely with Finance and corporate teams across our global offices and will contribute to financial reporting and analysis supporting senior management and Granite’s compliance and disclosure requirements.

The successful candidate will be a strong financial analyst with excellent attention to detail, sound business judgment and a demonstrated ability to translate complex financial information into clear, meaningful analysis, while continuously looking for opportunities to improve processes, systems and reporting capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting
• Prepare the monthly management reporting package, including financial analysis, supporting
schedules and commentary, for internal stakeholders.
• Analyze consolidated financial results and investigate significant variances and changes from prior periods, budget and forecast.
• Coordinate with Finance teams across the organization to ensure timely and accurate reporting of consolidated results.
• Support the preparation of the quarterly Management’s Discussion and Analysis (“MD&A”),
including financial analysis, supporting schedules and narratives.
• Prepare and maintain the quarterly Investor Presentation, including peer analysis and monitoring of industry disclosure practices.
• Support the preparation of quarterly Board of Directors materials.
• Prepare financial information, charts and analysis for the Annual Information Form and Annual General Meeting materials.

Financial Planning & Analysis
• Support the annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting and long-term strategic planning processes.
• Prepare and analyze financial information for management reporting and Board presentations.
• Maintain and update forecasting models, including key corporate assumptions and financial drivers.
• Perform detailed variance analysis of actual results against budget and forecast, identifying key drivers and trends.
• Partner with Finance and operational teams to understand results and provide meaningful financial analysis.
• Identify opportunities to enhance the efficiency, accuracy and effectiveness of the FP&A process through improved reporting tools and data analytics.

Process Improvement, Systems & Controls
• Identify and implement opportunities to streamline and automate financial reporting and FP&A processes.
• Develop and enhance Excel-based reporting models, analytical tools and workflows.
• Leverage business intelligence and other technology solutions to improve reporting efficiency and data quality.
• Document, maintain, and enhance internal controls and processes related to financial reporting.
• Participate in Finance systems initiatives and other continuous improvement projects.

Special Projects
• Support strategic Finance projects and other ad-hoc analysis and reporting requests.
• Provide financial analysis and insights to support business decisions and corporate initiatives.
• Work collaboratively with stakeholders across the organization on projects that improve financial processes, reporting and decision-making.

Key Relationships
• Vice President, Financial Reporting & FP&A
• Senior Manager, FP&A
• Senior Vice President, Finance
• Corporate Financial Reporting team
• Property Accounting team
• Real Estate team
• Corporate Accounting team
• Corporate Tax team
• Treasury team
• Finance Teams in Vienna and Amsterdam

Key Success Measures
• Timely and accurate delivery of financial reporting: Consistently deliver high-quality monthly, quarterly and annual reporting materials within established deadlines, with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Quality of financial analysis and insight: Provide clear, meaningful analysis of financial results, variances and trends that supports management decision-making and enhances the quality of internal and external reporting.
• Ownership and execution: Demonstrate strong ownership of assigned deliverables, proactively identify issues and opportunities, and effectively manage competing priorities and tight reporting deadlines with limited oversight.
• Process improvement and efficiency: Identify and implement meaningful improvements, automation and system enhancements that increase the efficiency, accuracy and consistency of financial reporting and FP&A processes.

Skills/Requirements
• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation is an asset or in progress.
• 3+ years of progressive experience in financial reporting and financial planning & analysis, preferably within a publicly traded company or public accounting environment.
• Experience working in a multi-currency environment; experience in the Real Estate industry is an asset.
• Strong knowledge and practical application of IFRS, with experience applying accounting standards to financial reporting and analysis.
• Experience with Yardi Voyager 7S and/or Workiva is an asset.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, with the ability to build and maintain financial models and reporting tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial information, identify key drivers and communicate meaningful insights.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work within tight reporting deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership of deliverables, work independently and proactively identify and resolve issues.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear and concise financial content for senior management and external stakeholders.
• Ability to distill large volumes of complex financial information into concise, accurate and visually effective materials for executive audiences.
• Proactive, solution-oriented mindset with a focus on continuous improvement, including an openness to the adoption of Artificial Intelligence as a tool to improve operating efficiency.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with Finance and corporate teams across global offices.

Key Characteristics
• Trust – ability to work and communicate with others honestly and openly
• Teamwork – ability to work with others for optimal shared outcomes
• Accountability – taking responsibility for one’s own actions and the needs of the group
• Stability – providing a stable and predictable environment for key stakeholders
• Nimbleness & Creativity – solving issues creatively, independently and in a timely manner

Granite is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment where all our employees feel respected. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the hiring process, we will work with you upon request to meet your needs.