Finance Business Partner - Product team Canada (Hybrid)

Finance Business Partner

We offer an exciting career at the forefront of global trade. You will work with highly talented people in a collaborative team culture with future growth opportunities in an industry that has a significant impact on the world economy. This is an empowered position for being the focal point for financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting, performance management, deep dive analysis and finance related business support.

In your role you will work in an area function with product and financial stakeholders to be a trusted business partner driving several strategic initiatives and assuring that the drivers and levers for achieving the business targets are well understood and applied appropriately.  You will be supporting key stakeholder’s decision-making process through data and analysis. As a Finance Business Partner, you will be expected to understand the business and work across the floor. You will identify risks and opportunities for the business and provide relative insight to the Product, Finance and Leadership team.

Responsibilities:

• Business partner to the Canada Product Team which owns the product development and associated pricing needed to fulfil our customers Supply Chain and Logistics needs
• Driving value creation and handling performance management across departments, i.e.: KPI, Target setting, Budgeting (Annually and Quarterly), and Reporting.
• The focal for driving monthly Performance Review with the Area Leadership Team providing analytical insight on cost and revenue to GP conversation on customer level based on monthly actual performance.
• Being a sparring partner as well as driving discussions and initiatives to improve performance. Sharing and ensuring local adoption of best practices.
• Active collaboration, cooperation, and support across the Canada product community (product team, procurement, sales, customer service, etc).
• Ensuring standardized reporting landscape is in place and applied on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis.
• Providing performance visibility and in-depth root cause analysis on performance fluctuations to drive performance.
• Providing analytical support and problem solving for specific products/functions to promote business growth, as well as on ad hoc need.
• Develop custom reports along with the data team to drive performance for the right products.
• Drive effective usage of BI for forward looking performance discussions.
• Play a vital role supporting, enabling business stakeholders in implementing the L&S Strategy.

Who we are looking for:

The ideal candidate for the role will have a strong background in high-impact finance roles, with a proven track record of driving business results through financial insights and strong stakeholder management. Is inquisitive, pro-active and builds relationships quickly. A self-starter attitude and a growth mindset.

A degree in Finance, Economics or Accounting (or similar) combined with at least 5 years of work experience in analytical positions within finance, management reporting, financial planning and analysis, management and/or strategy consultancy, business development or equivalent.

Requirements

• Proven working experience as a Finance Business Partner or Senior Consultant in logistic companies. Ideally within Transportation.
• Proficient in spreadsheets, databases, MS Office, financial software applications and BI tools.
• Proven knowledge of financial forecasting and analysis.
• Must possess strong analytical, communication and interpersonal skills, strong integrity, and a collaborative mindset, results driven.
• Exceptional analytical skills, with strong understanding of data across multiple sources to drive fact-based decision making both in Operations and Commercial.
• Strong business mindset with strategic focus and decision-making ability
• Experience in commercial, transportation, and market/competitor analysis
• Detail-oriented, independent, and able to work under tight deadlines
• Team player with a passion for global collaboration across functions and cultures

Pay Range: $76,700 CAD - $110,000 CAD*

Benefits: Full-time employees are eligible for Health Insurance, Paid Time Off, and 401k Match.

*The above stated pay range is the anticipated starting salary range for the position. The Company may adjust this range in light of prevailing market conditions and other factors such as location. The Company will work directly with the selected candidate(s) on the final starting salary in accordance with all applicable laws.

Notice to applicants applying to positions in Canada: You must be legally authorized to work in Canada.

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