Senior Financial Systems Analyst

At Parkland, our purpose is to Power Journeys & Energize Communities. We are a prominent independent supplier and marketer of fuel and petroleum products and a leading convenience store operator. As One Parkland team, we proudly serve diverse retail, commercial and wholesale customers across Canada, the United States, the Caribbean region, and South America. We power a growing family of locally known brands including M&M Food Market, Fas Gas Plus, Pioneer, RaceTrac, Superpumper, Ultramar, Chevron, Esso, and ON the RUN.
We recognize that diversity gives us an edge and inclusion propel us forward. We’re also a passionate team of down-to-earth achievers, committed to getting our customers, colleagues, and communities further, faster. As such, we welcome talented individuals that have a variety of perspectives, backgrounds, and industry experience who will contribute to the success of our One Parkland team.
Position Title: Senior Financial Systems Analyst
Team and Location: Financial Planning & Projects - Calgary, AB
Minimum Starting Salary: $ 99,840 /year
Position Summary:
Reporting to the Enterprise FP&A Manager, this role is accountable for ensuring the reliable, timely and accurate operation of Parkland’s EPM system to meet our budgeting, forecasting, long range planning, and management reporting needs.
The Senior Financial Analyst will assist in maintaining and developing new functionality in Oracle EPM to support our path of continuous improvement for Parkland’s FP&A processes. The focus will be on the budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes which will include Projects, Capital, Financials, and Workforce planning modules.
This job is accountable and responsible for maintaining a strict level of confidentiality relative to compensation matters.
Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with the administration and maintenance of Oracle EPM applications to support our path of continuous improvement for Parkland’s FP&A processes.
• Assist with training Oracle EPM super-users across Parkland’s Divisions on a regular basis as well as creating and maintaining training documentation.
• Supports the Divisions’ FP&A teams in developing effective reports and data points to assist analysis and decision making. Accountable to make recommendations on reporting, data management and process improvements.
• Identify opportunities for improvement in efficiency and effectiveness of business processes and to leverage system tools to automate processes, making recommendations on system design and enhancements.
• Troubleshoot system-based anomalies as they arise and manage resolution of issues.
• Maintains Oracle EPM system and updates for changes in business as they arise which will include but not limited to maintaining hierarchies and artifacts such as business rules, calculation scripts and data integrations, as well as building FR Studio and SmartView reports, handling daily maintenance and user requests/ issues, etc.
• Provide timely and effective technical support in updating different artifacts in the EPM system, i.e. hierarchies, business rules, dimension level security, data forms and/or financial reporting studio reports.
• Ensure the integrity of data synchronizations between multiple EPM applications as well as different integrations with our consolidation system (OneStream) and other Operational systems (i.e., JDE, UKG, Anaplan).
• Supporting and developing processes for annual budgets, monthly forecast, MG&A variance analysis and strategic planning processes within the EPM system.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Expert knowledge in Oracle EPM modules or other large scale Performance Management or Consolidation systems.
• Must be a team player with the ability to work independently and be accountable for results
• Strong skills related to execution and implementation of process changes
• Strong project management and team skills, including the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects
• Possess the capacity to listen / consult / advise and provide solutions for a variety of stakeholders who may have concurrent or competing priorities
• Proficiency in managing data forms, hierarchies, data synchronizations, writing calculation scripts, designing reports in Financial Reporting Studio and Smart View, among other Oracle EPM administrator’s functions
• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting or Computer Science with 5+ years of FP&A or financial systems experience
• Strong analytical skills to validate and challenge information by various sources
• Driven and the ability to work in a fast paced, changing environment
• High degree of attention to detail and organization
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint

We Offer:

• A share in our success through the Employee Share Purchase Plan and 100% company matching.
• In-house learning and development opportunities, leadership training, international opportunities.
• Discount Programs and Educational Scholarship Programs for family members.
• A safety focused work environment and ongoing safety training.
• Our Performance-based Annual Incentive Plan, an annual bonus awarding your performance.
• An employee referral program – earn up to $2000 for your referral.
• Participation in Parkland Pledge, an employee-driven charitable giving program.
• A flexible group benefit plan that offers health and dental coverage choices to meet the needs of each unique employee. Inclusive of life and disability insurances, Health Care and Lifestyle Spending options, and a supportive Employee and Family Assistance Program.

Please note:

• 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.
• 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.
• Candidates must be legally able to work in Canada at this time. Parkland regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas.

This position will close on September 1, 2023 or when a successful candidate is found.