Company:

Finning Canada

Number of Openings:

1

Worker Type:

Permanent

Position Overview:

Ready to take the next step in your finance career? Join Finning, the world's largest Caterpillar dealer, and become part of a high-performing organization that values innovation, collaboration, and professional growth. We are seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join our Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team in a permanent, full-time capacity.

In this high-impact role, you will play a key part in supporting the financial performance and strategic management of Finning's capital assets and rental fleet portfolio. You will provide insightful analysis, develop robust financial models, and deliver meaningful reporting that enables data-driven decision-making across the organization.

As a member of the Corporate Commercial and Financial Performance Management team, you will lead the development and maintenance of financial reporting, forecasting, and analytical processes related to capital expenditures, rental fleet investment, and cash flow performance. You will work closely with business leaders and finance partners to support short- and long-term planning, month-end reporting, executive presentations, and strategic initiatives that drive operational and financial performance.

This role provides the opportunity to collaborate across multiple business functions, influence capital allocation decisions, and contribute to the success of a resilient, industry-leading organization. At Finning, you'll be part of a culture that values continuous learning, career growth, innovation, and inclusion.

This role is based at Finning's Edmonton Head Office in Northwest Edmonton and follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular in-office collaboration with flexibility to work remotely.

Job Description:

Major Job Functions: 

Your responsibilities will include: 

• Financial Reporting & Insights:
  • Prepare and maintain monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting related to capital expenditures and rental performance with high accuracy.  
  • Analyze capital and rental fleet results against plan, forecast, and prior periods, providing clear and actionable variance commentary. 
  • Lead and participate in the completion of executive-level presentations. 
  • Prepare ad-hoc reports to support business needs. 
  • Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and integrity across reporting processes and systems.
• Forecasting and budgeting: 
  • Partner with finance and operational teams to develop capital expenditure plans, rental fleet investment forecasts, and long-range financial projections. 
  • Perform complex financial analysis, including: conducting research, identifying gaps in reporting and analysis application tools and process, design and implement solutions to support reporting and analysis requirements, application of modelling to analyze and interpret financial impact, and measure financial results against budget and forecast.
  • Develop comprehensive long range financial models. 
  • Monitor financial and operational results to identify key trends, risks, and opportunities and provide proactive recommendations to management.
  • Support annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long-range planning processes related to capital and rental operations. 
  • Preparation and delivery of reporting to the executives and management groups. 
• Tools and technology:
  • Leverage advanced Excel, Microsoft Power Platform, and financial systems (eg - INFOR / M3, BPC/AFO, DBS, OneStream, SAP, other) for reporting and analysis. 
  • Work with technology partners to continuously enhance reporting, planning, and analysis toolsets and processes. 

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics
• Professional designation (CPA, CGA, CMA, CA) or MBA is an asset
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in an analytical role in finance or business accounting
• Strong analytical skills to interpret financial results to business impact
• Advanced to expert Microsoft Excel skills required, with preference to those with Microsoft Power Platform capabilities
• Experience in a large, complex organization is preferred
• Understanding and experience with full cycle accounting, with a strong capability of balance sheet and invested capital, and free cash flow
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organization skills with the ability to manage time, prioritize and meet deadlines
• Strong attention to detail driving high accuracy in reporting and data validation
• Self-motivated to learn new concepts and participate in new projects

Why Join Finning?

• Work for an industry leader with a strong and stable global presence.
• Influence strategic business decisions through meaningful financial analysis and insights.
• Partner with senior leaders and cross-functional teams across the organization.
• Access ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities.
• Be part of a collaborative, inclusive, and values-driven culture.

At Finning, we prioritize creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we actively encourage all individuals to express themselves and achieve their full potential. As a company, we continuously strive to enhance our outreach to individuals of all backgrounds and identities. We do not discriminate against applicants based on gender identity, race, national and ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital and family status, and/or mental or physical disabilities. Furthermore, Finning is committed to collaborating with and providing reasonable accommodations /adjustments to individuals with disabilities. If you require an adjustment/accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please inform your recruiter.