financial analyst Aurora
Job description
Ready to shape tomorrow’s society with us?
Are you passionate about partnering with business leaders in the analysis of their function’s metrics to help them drive customer success? Do you prefer to plan and ensure the fundamentals of Finance are executed with precision and quality? Want to be a part of the transformation of the transportation and finance industry? Do you enjoy bringing data to life to help tell the story of a business, past, present, and future?
This is us, your new colleagues
VFS is committed to providing competitive financial services for Volvo Group customers for their acquisition and use of Volvo Group products. This collaborative approach brings to life the concept of one-stop shopping for customers. During the customer transaction lifecycle, this collaboration enables the Group to offer additional products and services after the customer’s purchase, which further builds our relationship with the customer and increases Volvo Group sales. Link to our website: www.volvofinancialservices.com
The Financial analyst is responsible for financial and business analysis on asset portfolios in addition to providing financial recommendations to several functional areas of the company including Sales, Operations, Accounting, Risk, and Business Development. This individual will prepare analyses and make recommendations to improve product, segment, and company profitability as well as plan, consolidate, and analyze actual and budgets related to asset portfolios.
This is an onsite position located in Aurora, ON, and reports to the Finance Director within Volvo Financial Services (VFS) Canada.
This is how you make an impact
- Acts as a business consultant, responding to and communicating thoroughly and efficiently
- Coordinate the long-term planning process and periodic short-term forecasts
- Actively participate in the preparation and consolidation of annual strategic plans
- Develop commercial forecasts and control reviews for operating expenses
- Manage the credit reserve model and support external audit requirements regarding reserves
- Lead the month-end closing process, analyzing financial metrics, and developing insights
- Provide business support through performance, profitability, and risk analysis
- Assist the FP&A team and other departments in analytics initiatives driving business intelligence strategy
- Review reporting packages to maximize efficiency and support with automation
- Assist in the preparation of overall long-range business plans as well as quarterly forecasts.
- Assist in the coordination of the consolidation of business plans and submissions to the head office.
- Support month-end closing process
- Prepare account reconciliations and ensure timely resolution of reconciling items
- Identify opportunities for improvements and drive changes
- Perform special projects as required to support management and the business
- Participate in internal and external audits by providing timely and accurate data to auditors
Who are you?
- Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business or equivalent experience
- Proficiency with planning and executing in business intelligence applications such as PowerBI or Tableau
- Financial Services experience a plus
- Possess a positive attitude with the ability to work within and in support of a team environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with all levels of the organization
- Self-starter, high-quality, and able to produce high-quality work under pressure and in a timely fashion
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to deliver insights and well-thought-out recommendations
- Detail-oriented with a proven track record of accountability and follow-through to ensure all loose ends are resolved
- Strong computer skills, including advanced skills in Excel and proficiency with PowerPoint and MS Teams
Are we the perfect match?
In addition to being part of a high-performing team in a fast-paced, rewarding environment, our benefits package also includes the following:
- Competitive remuneration package including generous RRSP employer matching contributions.
- Career development with global prospects
- A dedicated Health & Wellbeing program
- The opportunity to do truly meaningful work in a supportive, constructive culture that encourages you to make the most of your talents.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Schedule:
- Day shift
Work Location: In person
About Volvo Group
CEO: Martin Lundstedt
Revenue: $10+ billion (USD)
Size: 10000+ Employees
Type: Company - Public
Website: www.volvogroup.com
Year Founded: 1927
