Financial Analyst

What you'll do

The Financial Analyst, Financial Policy & External Reporting is a key member of the External Reporting team which is responsible for the quarterly and annual financial statements and MD&A. This role also supports the Finance leadership team in the completion of special projects including the implementation of the new accounting standards, internal process improvement initiatives, assessing & analyzing the internal controls and technical accounting support.

This role has high exposure across the organization and given that the output is used for external reporting, the accuracy and timeliness of results is critical.

• Prepare the quarterly and annual Financial Statements for CTC in accordance with IFRS

• Deliver the quarterly and annual Financial Statement Notes and Cash Flow for CTC in accordance with IFRS

• Prepare and co-ordinate the production and delivery of the MD&A on quarterly and annual basis

• Prepare technical accounting memos/analysis in accordance with IFRS as requested by the management for various accounting issues in case of amendments to existing accounting standards; implementation of new accounting standards and also in case of changes to current business operations

• Work with internal audit, certification program office, and our external auditors to demonstrate execution of internal controls over financial reporting

• Participate in cross functional projects to deliver process enhancements and improve the productivity of external reporting

• Participate in ad hoc projects, analysis, new accounting standards implementation and preparation of reports for management

• Liaise with Legal, Tax, Investor Relations, FP&A and other Canadian Tire business units to collect and validate information for external reporting

• As a reporting subject matter expert (SME), support accounting teams across the organization to ensure they understand data, processes and tools used for external reporting; assist them in determining the best approach to addressing new information requirements

• Utilize Hyperion and Workiva to optimize external reporting

What you bring

• Degree in Business, Finance/Accounting

• Completion of or working toward a CPA designation

• 2+ years of relevant experience in industry or public accounting

• Working knowledge of IFRS disclosure requirements and accounting fundamentals

• Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal), including the ability to present information clearly and concisely to senior leaders

• Solid analytical, quantitative, organizational and time management skills

• Team spirit and commitment to continuous quality improvement

• Working knowledge of Workiva, Hyperion Financial Management, and PeopleSoft is considered an asset

Hybrid

We value flexibility. We have adopted a hybrid work model whereby employees use a combination of working in office and virtually in service of outcomes. Each leader is empowered to decide what work is best achieved in person based on the unique needs of their team.

About Us

Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited ("CTC") is one of Canada's most admired and trusted companies. With more than 90 Owned Brands, 1,700 retail locations, financial services, exemplary e-commerce capabilities, and exciting market-leading merchandising strategies. We dream big and work as one to innovate with purpose for our customers at every level of our business, investing in new technologies and products, and doubling down on top talent to drive the company forward. We offer competitive salaries and wages to CTC employees, as well as store discounts, supported learning through our Triangle Learning Academy, Canadian Tire Profit Sharing, and retirement and savings programs for eligible employees. As part of our enhanced flex benefits program, we offer mental health benefits in the amount of $5,000 per year for benefits-eligible employees and their families, including total well-being, and mental health tools and resources for all employees. Join us in helping to make life in Canada better through living and working our Core Values: we are innovators and entrepreneurs at our core, outcomes drive us, inclusion is a must, we are stronger together and we take personal responsibility. It is an especially exciting time to join CTC and its family of companies where career opportunities are wide-ranging! Join us, where there's a place for you here.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging

We are committed to fostering an environment where belonging thrives, and diversity, inclusion and equity are infused into everything we do. We believe in building an organizational culture where people are consistently treated with dignity while respecting individual religion, nationality, gender, race, age, perceived ability, spoken language, sexual orientation, and identification. We are united in our purpose of being here to help make life in Canada better.

Accommodations

We stand firm in our Core Value that inclusion is a must. We welcome and encourage candidates from equity-seeking groups such as people who identify as racialized, Indigenous, 2SLGBTQIA+, women, people with disabilities, and beyond. Should you require any accommodation in applying for this role, or throughout the interview process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to help meet your needs.