Financial Analyst Corporate Finance

What you'll do:

• Perform analysis in relation to potential acquisitions, partnerships, strategic projects and other investment initiatives and their impact on value creation and various financial metrics

• Develop knowledge in and be the subject matter expert for Total Shareholder Return (TSR), valuation and performance metrics for CTC and peer group

• Monitor and update the Total Shareholder Return model to support decision making

• Work with business units and other corporate groups (CPG, Treasury, Strategy, Corporate Development, FP&A, and other Finance departments) to consolidate the financials and summarize performance metrics of business opportunities/mergers/acquisitions into meaningful analysis

• Support in refining the framework for estimating enterprise-level hurdle rates and periodically run the estimation of hurdle rates and impairment WACC relevant to the business

• Collect and analyze market, peer group, and macro data as required for various projects (capital allocation, Plan and Outlook projections, portfolio management evaluations, strategic initiatives, scenario planning, etc.)

• Support on capital allocation planning (capex, dividends, Share repurchases) as required

• Develop financial models that support analysis and decision making

• Support the improvement of long-range financial projections capability of CTC, including scenario modeling (e.g., pro forma M&A models, sensitivity models, etc.)

• Periodically, support the Enterprise Investment Planning team in the preparation of monthly/quarterly reporting, strategic plan, and forecasts

• Prepare financial analysis as requested by management (e.g., comprehensive income statement, balance sheet, capital expense and working capital analysis) comparing results to prior year, budget, forecast or trend analysis

• Create and update PowerPoint presentations and communications to the Executive Team, CFO and Board of Directors

• Perform ad hoc analysis as required by Senior Management to support decision making

What you bring:

• University degree in Finance, Accounting, or a business-related discipline

• Financial designation (CA, CFA, CMA) or MBA is considered an asset

• Minimum of 2-3 years’ progressive experience in a finance or analytical role with an emphasis on corporate finance, financial modeling, and analysis; with strong working knowledge of the financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow statements). 2 years experience in a medium to large corporation in a Forecasting and Planning role is an asset 

• Strong financial acumen, including modelling, business case development, and financial valuation

• The ability to work through ambiguous business problems with minimal direction in a fast-paced and changing environment under tight deadlines

• Superior analytical and problem-solving abilities, and attention to details  

• Strong executive communication/presentation skills

• Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office tools, especially PowerPoint (and Data Visualization) and Excel

• Working knowledge of software such as Bloomberg, FactSet and/or Capital IQ, Hyperion is considered an asset

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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.