Senior Financial Planning Analyst

Use advanced Excel and financial planning expertise to manage budgets, forecasts, and reporting for Canadian Tire’s Store Design & Renewal programs.
This Senior Financial Analyst partners with business teams to understand demand drivers, project phasing, and financial implications. You will analyze actuals, explain variances, maintain forecasts, and provide visibility into spending across programs, banners, owners, and initiatives. The work supports investment requests, scenario analysis, cost optimization, and reporting improvements.

Key Responsibilities:

Analyze budget, forecast, and actual variances for stakeholders
Produce leadership reports showing spend, outlook, and remaining budgets
Monitor project budgets, commitments, invoices, and financial forecasts
Track POP rebates, accruals, recoveries, reconciliations, and savings opportunities
Standardize and automate financial reporting where possible
Requirements:
Three to six years’ experience in FP&A, business finance, or analysis
Strong budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and variance analysis knowledge
Knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting standards
Experience managing project financials, operating expenses, or cost centres
Proactive analytical approach with strong problem-solving skills
Bring financial planning, reporting, and cost optimization expertise to Canadian Tire’s complex Store Design & Renewal portfolio.