Senior Financial Analyst

Why you’ll love Canada Cartage

An iconic Canadian company with over 100 years of helping companies grow and succeed in Canada, we provide national dedicated fleet solutions, general freight services, managed transportation, fulfillment & distribution, and home delivery. With a national network of terminals, cross-docks, and distribution centers, we are one of Canada’s largest and most trusted supply chain service providers. Driven to exceed customer expectations, and supported by technology and innovation, we bring simplicity to complex logistics challenges.

We work with intelligent and focused leaders who are driven to create an outstanding customer experience in partnership with Canadian leading brands. Canada Cartage is deep rooted in family values with an entrepreneurial culture where ideas are welcomed, growth is fostered and high performance is championed. A recognized thought leader and founded in 1914, Canada Cartage dominates the industry by delivering innovative fleet solutions.

Position Summary

This person will work with leaders to analyze and interpret divisional financial results and trends, including margins, revenue and costs. The position is the main line of interaction with the Business Leaders of this division and senior management in the corporate head office and requires a highly motivated and organized individual with strong communication and inter-personal skills and the ability to work independently.

• Location: 1115 Cardiff Blvd., Mississauga (Hybrid / Remote at the moment)
• Schedule: Mon-Fri, 40 hours
  
  

What You Will Do

• Detailed analysis of margin trends, customer revenue and expenses and interpretation of divisional financial results
• Work with Front Line Operators to assess their region's profitability through customer P&L's and customer specific KPI measurements and provide recommendations to the Business Units.
• Working closely with Operations Managers to analyze driver trips and highlight exceptions in an effort to improve profitability.
• Participation in month-end close meetings with accounting, operation's directors and senior management.
• Working with the Corporate team to help implement policies related to establishing reliable and accurate cut-off and accrual procedures, expense approvals, etc.
• Ensure all financial analysis and corresponding reports are accurate, timely and address the needs of the business
• Work with various groups (Finance, Operations, IT), to assist in the integration of business acquisitions
  
  

What You Will Bring

• 5 years
• Bachelor’s degree
• Undergraduate degree
• Accounting Designation (CA, CMA or CGA) or MBA.
• Computer skills required VBA and SQL, Power Query
• Strong technical skills
• Ability to manage cross functional relationships (Sales, Operations, Maintenance).
• Focused on results while professionally and willingly addressing issues which threaten their achievement.
• Consistently develops practical procedures and controls and completes tasks through to a conclusion.
• Can work well with Senior Management (exposure to C level executives on a regular basis).
• Strong communication, relationship building and problem solving abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint with the ability to build complex formulas to support quantitative analysis, trend analysis, task automation and exception reporting
• Possess sound knowledge of activities and principles of business and understand business practices and trends in the industry
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently
  
  

Why people love working for Canada Cartage

• Cohesive team and a positive, hard-working atmosphere.
• Meaningful opportunities for career growth.
• Company wide recognition initiatives designed to recognize employees when they demonstrate outstanding customer service, teamwork and our core values.
• Perks - discounted hotels, car rentals, entertainment, gym memberships, phone plans, electronics, to name a few
• Fun events throughout the year, like summer barbeques and driver-appreciation week that regularly bring us together.
• We give back to the communities in which we operate by volunteering and donating to local charities.
• We are a strong company that weathers the storm through pandemics and recessionary periods, so that we can benefit from good economic environments.
  
  

We are a top employer!

• Canada Cartage has been recognized on the Forbes list of Canada’s Best Employers for six straight years in a row.
• Trucking HR has announced that Canada Cartage has again been selected for the 8th year in a row, as one of Canada’s Top Fleet Employers. In addition, we have been recognized as an Employer of Distinction for the 4th year in a row. This serves to reinforce Canada Cartage’s reputation as an employer of high quality.
• We’ve been acknowledged by Forbes 2023, as one of Canada’s Best Employers for Diversity
  
  

Come work with an industry leader!

Canada Cartage is committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Accessible Canada Act (ACA). We are determined in meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner, through the implementation of the requirements of the ACA and its applicable regulations. If you require accommodation under the ACA at any point in your application or employment duration, please let us know.

We would like to thank all those expressing an interest in this position; however only the candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Before you start with us, we will conduct a criminal record check, verify your education, and check your references.

Committed to employment equity, Canada Cartage Systems LP encourages applications from Aboriginal people, members of visible minority groups, and women.