Senior Financial Analyst

Posted 21 Days Ago
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Toronto, ON
Hybrid
Senior level
Automotive • Retail
The Role
The Senior Financial Analyst prepares financial plans and budgets, analyzes financial data, builds financial models, and reviews financial performances. The role involves collaborating with various business units to drive value and develop business cases for strategic initiatives.
Summary Generated by Built In

TRADER Corporation is a trusted Canadian leader in online media, dealer and lender services. The company is comprised of AutoTrader.ca, AutoSync and Dealertrack Canada. AutoTrader.ca (AutoHebdo.net in Quebec) offers the largest inventory of new cars and used cars in Canada, receiving over 25 million monthly visits to its marketplace. With over 3,500 subscribers and counting, AutoSync is the largest and fastest growing dealer and OEM software provider in Canada. The platform's suite of connected automotive software solutions brings advertising, conversion and operational support together, synchronizing the entire retail process. AutoSync's diverse range of offerings includes: vAuto, EasyDeal, xtime, Motoinsight, Activix, TAdvantage and TRFFK. Dealertrack is Canada’s largest automotive financing portal, enhancing efficiency and profitability for all major segments of the automotive, marine, recreational vehicle, motorcycle and powersport retail industries. Over 6.5 million credit applications are submitted via the Dealertrack Canada portal each year. Collateral Management is a national, end-to-end, managed technology solution that offers industry insight and multi-channel collection strategies to maximize funds recovered. Collateral Management helps you remain compliant in all jurisdictions, alleviating your exposure to reputational and financial risks. Visit tradercorporation.com to learn more..


Summary of Job 

This is a senior analyst position responsible for assisting with the preparation of financial plans and budget. Analyze financial and operational data and build financial models. Review period-end financial performances and explain significant variances to plan.


Key Areas of Responsibility

- Assist in the preparation of financial plans and budget

Work closely with other members of the finance team and prepare of financial information and  related analyses in order to prepare annual financial budgets and quarterly re-forecast.

- Financial analysis & Business Partnering

Analyze financial and operational data, assess trends, and identify risks. Build financial models to help management predict outcomes for business decisions. Work closely with Sales & Marketing, GTM and Pricing to drive value-add for the AutoTrader Marketplace business.

- Review financial performances and prepare management reports

Compare financial performance to target and prepare weekly and monthly reports that enable management teams to be informed and make sound strategic decisions to meet business needs.

- Business Case Development, as required

 Work closely with the Line of Business leaders to develop business cases for key strategic initiatives by providing financial advice to the Marketplace leadership team. This candidate will also assess impact to the P&L and provide updates on risks and opportunities.


Job Requirements (Please indicate if required (R), preferred (P) or asset (A))

Education, Experience and Technical skills

- Minimum 5 years of experience in Finance & Accounting

- Experience with ERP systems (R)

- Strong proficiency in Excel (R) and Power BI (A)

- Accounting designation or near completion (CPA) (R)

- Post-secondary education; university degree or college diploma in accounting (R)


Required Soft Skills and Competencies 

- Deadline and timeline driven

- Excellent verbal & written communication skills

- Ability to manage large set of data and distill key highlights to non-finance audience

- Strong data collection and analytical skills

- Quick learner and ability to take ownership of key tasks

What’s in it for you…

-We understand that there is life at work and life outside of work. Here are a few benefits we all benefit from that support us to be our creative best.

 

Fitness and wellness

-We provide discounts to nation-wide gyms, onsite gyms (when we’re in the office), an Employee and Family Assistance Program, as well as a virtual wellness program.

 

Benefits from Day 1

-Gym discounts

-Local in-office free gyms

-Employee and Family Assistance program

-Weekly virtual wellness events

-Conferences & training budget

-Regular internal training programs

 

Financial planning

-Let us help you invest in your future with 3% matching towards your pension and multiple forms of income protection.

 

Competitive salary

-Annual bonus structure

-3% CPP matching

 

Top Skills

Excel
Power BI
The Company
Etobicoke, Ontario
1,013 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 1975

What We Do

AutoTrader.ca is the leading advertising partner for Canadian automotive retailers and manufacturers. With over 25.7 million visits a month and more than 6 million total mobile app downloads, our largest automotive marketplaces – AutoTrader.ca and AutoHebdo.net – are the #1 source for all things automotive in Canada. The company offers retailers and manufacturers access to a robust audience of new and used car shoppers, best-in-class advertising services and rich data insights. AutoTrader.ca is proud to be the first to offer a completely integrated digital retail experience for consumers and dealers on a major Canadian automotive marketplace.

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