What you’ll do
Reporting to the Manager, Enterprise Financial Planning, the Senior Analyst, Enterprise Financial Planning will primarily support the Sport Chek banner and play a crucial role in creating and managing financial plans, analyzing data, and providing insights that drive strategic decision-making.
Support Merchandise Financial Plan : Assisting in the creation and management of the Annual Merchandise Financial Plan (MFP).
Reconciliation : Supporting reconciliation of top-down vs bottom-up MFPs by working closely with banner planning functions.
Performance Tracking : Monitoring monthly sales/margin performance against plans and forecasts; identifying trends that will inform long term financial forecasts.
Data Analysis & Reporting : Conducting detailed financial analysis and reporting on key performance metrics.
Category & Channel Analysis : Supporting category prioritization, channel opportunities analysis, objectives setting, and resource allocation through detailed financial modeling.
What you bring
The business is looking for someone who can build strong relationships and collaborate cross-functionally. In this role it is critical that you have strong analytical skills and attention to detail. You should be able to communicate recommendations clearly through multiple formats. We are looking for candidates who have a broad understanding of financial planning principles and who are comfortable dealing with ambiguity. If you have experience in financial analysis within a retail environment, this is considered ideal. You should also possess a well-developed understanding of the business levers that influence the retail P&L. The team is also looking for someone who has:
Post-secondary university education, preferably in business or finance
3+ years’ experience in a financial analysis role within a retail organization with a strong understanding of retail Math
Background using Excel at an intermediate or advanced level using analytics to turn data into recommendations and actionable insights.
Proven track record of supporting cross-functional projects and ability to work effectively with multiple stakeholders.
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Analytical and insightful, with strong problem-solving abilities to identify trends, risks, and opportunities within financial data.
Detail-oriented, ensuring accuracy in financial analysis and reporting.
Proactive, with the ability to anticipate needs and provide solutions before issues arise.
Strong communicators, capable of presenting complex information in a clear and concise manner.
Collaborative team players, who build relationships easily across various stakeholder groups to move initiatives forward.
We’re always looking for great talent! In addition to competitive pay, we offer:
Comprehensive benefits and retirement programs
Performance incentives, Continuing Education Programs
Other perks to support your well-being
Career growth opportunities and product discounts
Broadband Salary Range: $64,000 – $106,000 CAD.
Our typical hiring range is between $70,000 and $85,000 CAD. Salary decisions are also dependent on other factors such as your experience, industry benchmarks, internal equity and other role-specific requirements. For critical roles, the compensation offering will be reviewed to ensure alignment with market rate and conditions and the unique value you bring to the role.
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This posting represents an existing vacancy within our organization.
We may use artificial intelligence tools as part of our recruitment process to assist in the initial screening of resumes. All hiring decisions, including candidate evaluation, selection, and disposition, are made by human recruiters.
About Us
Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited (“CTC”) is one of Canada’s most admired and trusted companies. With more than 90 Owned Brands, over 1,600 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.
