Senior Financial Analyst

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Description

Job Description

Purolator is seeking a highly analytical and business-focused Senior Financial Analyst to support Finance, President’s office and Internal audit  SG&A functions. This role is responsible for budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, variance analysis, and business partnering across different functions. The successful candidate will provide actionable financial insights that support operational efficiency, cost management, and strategic decision-making.

The ideal candidate combines strong financial acumen with excellent communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Reporting & Analysis

• Ensure timely and accurate month-end reporting and accrual processes.
• Conduct monthly meetings with SG&A portfolio cost centre owners and portfolio directors to review the month end results, financial forecasting and performance of each cost centre.
• Analyze financial results and explain variances against budget, forecast, and prior year.
• Prepare excel analysis and presentations for MBR, Steering Committees, Audit Committee, and Board of Directors.
• Develop an in-depth understanding of the business function processes to identify areas for improvement, opportunities for cost optimization, operational improvements and risks and potential solutions to mitigate
• Maintain and improve financial models, reporting tools, and forecasting methodologies.
• Assist with audit requests and ad hoc financial analysis.

Financial Planning

• Lead monthly forecasting, annual budgeting, and other planning activities for SG&A expense portfolios.
• Support strategic planning initiatives through financial modeling and scenario analysis
• Collaborate with the functions, planning team and executive leadership to ensure alignment with forecasting and budgeting processes and the output of these activities with the planning cycle. 

Business Partnering

• Partner with cross-functional leaders across HR, FP&A, Accounting, Operations, Corporate Services and P. International teams to drive strategic initiatives.
• Communicate financial data effectively to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with financial and accounting standards

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to streamline reporting processes and improve data quality.
• Participate in finance automation initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement in forecasting accuracy and reporting efficiency

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business, or related field.
• CPA designation or progression toward CPA preferred.

Experience

• 5+ years of progressive experience in financial analysis, FP&A, or corporate finance.
• Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modeling.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar financial platforms.
• Knowledge of BI/reporting tools (Power BI, Tableau, etc.) considered an asset.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Knowledge of the courier industry would be an asset
• Must be a team player

Language Requirement: Proficiency in English is required for this position due to the frequent communications that must be conducted in English with various stakeholders. This requirement is justified by the nature of the responsibilities and operational needs.

POSTING DETAILS
Location:                    530 - Corporate  
Working Conditions: Office Environment

Reports to:   Senior Manager Finance Business Partner 
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