About Parkland

Parkland is an international fuel distributor, marketer, and convenience retailer with operations in 26 countries across the Americas. We serve over one million customers each day. Our retail network meets the fuel and convenience needs of everyday consumers. Our commercial operations provide businesses with industrial fuels so that they can better serve their customers. In addition to meeting our customers’ needs for essential fuels, we provide a range of choices to help them lower their environmental impact.

Job Details

Position Title: Financial Analyst (12 Month Term)

Team and Location: Finance Canada – Calgary, AB

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Finance Manager, this position will work closely with various cross-functional teams to understand the business and finance systems within Canada. The incumbent will be responsible for assisting with items including business analytics, insights & trends, data extraction & analysis, monthly and year end reporting activities. This position will work closely with the Finance Manager, Business Partners, Controllership & FPA within the Canadian Division.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide support for various projects and initiatives including system and process improvements, portfolio analytics.
• Extract, analyze, interpret data; define trends and provide value added insight & recommendations.
• Consolidate and analyze financial data – budgets and income statement forecast.
• Reconcile transactions by comparing and correcting data.
• Support the manager on various aspects of the budget & forecasting process.
• Assist in the creation of financial models, conduct benchmarking and process analysis.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Degree in Business, Finance, or a related field
• Professional accounting designation or working towards designation is preferred
• 2 to 4 years’ experience in a relevant financial or business analyst role
• Strong understanding of financial systems, processes, and internal controls
• Working knowledge of IFRS
• Excellent computer and data analysis skills including Excel,
• Experience with software including Oracle EPM, JDE or other ERP, PowerPoint & Think Cell
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills including the ability to think outside of the box and excel in ambiguity.
• Strong interest in understanding the business, providing support to operations teams as it relates to decision-making (customer service attitude)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills along with the ability to work well in cross-functional teams
• Self-starter and enthusiastic learner with demonstrated ability to multi-task and thrive in a high volume, fast-paced and evolving work environment
• Well-organized and detail-oriented with a strong commitment to ensuring deadlines are maintained and achieved

Please note:

• Candidates must be legally able to work in Canada at this time. Parkland regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas.
• Parkland Corporation is committed to the principles of Employment Equity. We strive to provide accessibility in employment to ensure equal access to employment opportunities for candidates, including persons with disabilities. Parkland Corporation will endeavour to provide accommodation to persons with disabilities in the recruitment process upon request. If you are selected for an interview and you require accommodation due to a disability, please notify us upon scheduling your interview.
• Please note that final candidates for this position will be required to undergo a confidential pre-employment background check which may include but not be limited to educational, criminal, credit, drug and alcohol and/or Fitness for Duty testing.

This position will close on July 8, 2024.