Specialist, Financial Planning Jobs

Canadian Pacific (CP) and Kansas City Southern (KCS) are now CPKC. As the only truly North American railway, we are making big moves! Drawing on our strong foundations and heritage, CPKC moves essential goods across our 20,000-mile network to support economic growth throughout Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. Be a part of history as we connect a continent and create exciting career opportunities across our new transnational network. Visit cpkcr.com to learn about the CPKC advantage, our purpose and culture.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

As the Specialist Financial Planning - Operations you will independently lead the Financial Planning process for an Operations portfolio, working with various stakeholders to ensure precision in the forecasting process and provide high-quality analyses to Operational and Finance leadership. This position will also be responsible for leading the annual budgeting process, maintaining an accurate expense forecast, and providing financial analytical insight into Operations.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Translate operational changes into a financial forecast with a focus on accuracy and timeliness
• Responsible for continually improving reporting and analysis for key stakeholders, using all available systems to further automate key reports and providing insightful analyses
• Provide support to Operations by developing a comprehensive, detailed annual budget for all cost centres, working closely with operational leaders to develop and incorporate initiatives
• Proactively look for improvements in the forecasting process; identifying key drivers while gaining a thorough understanding of the business model
• Assist in ad hoc requests from the operational leaders, providing support in an accurate and timely manner

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience with SAP and BPC and excellent MS Excel Modelling Skills required
• Effective relationship builder and communicator
• Must possess a minium of 4 years expereince in an accounting-related role, preferably with an operational or planning focus
• Continuous improvement, inquiring mindset, and strong attention to detail
• Undergraduate degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Mathematics or other relevant fields required

WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER:

• Annual Fitness Subsidy
• Competitive company pension plan
• Part-time Studies Program
• Employee Share Purchase Plan
• Performance Incentive Program
• Flexible and competitive benefits package

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

As an employer with national presence, the possibility does exist that the location of your position may be changed based on organizational requirements.

Background Investigation:

The successful candidate will need to successfully complete the following clearances:

• Education Verification
• Reference check
• Criminal history check

Management Conductor Program:

Becoming a qualified conductor or locomotive engineer is the single best way for a management employee to learn the business at CPKC. You may be required to obtain a certification or to maintain your current certification/qualification as a conductor or locomotive engineer.

CPKC is an employment equity employer committed to the principles of employment equity and inclusion. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply including women, Black, Indigenous, People of Colour (BIPOC), members of the LGBTQ+ community, and people with disabilities. Accommodations for the job application process can be provided, as appropriate, upon request. All applicant information will be managed in accordance with the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)”.

• Job Available to: Internal & External
• Req ID: 100962
• Position Type: Non-Union
• Country: Canada
• % of Travel: 0-10%
• Job Grade: 4
• Location: Calgary, Alberta
• Job Type: Full-Time
• # of Positions: 2
• Department: Finance & Accounting