Sr. Financial Analyst - EV Charging

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 propels 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: Sr. Financial Analyst - EV Charging

Team and Location: Finance - Calgary, AB

Salary: $ 102,000/year

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Director Finance EV Charging, this position supports a rapidly growing part of Parkland's business and key tenet of our long-term strategy. The Sr. Financial Analyst leads the accounting and reporting activities for the EV Charging business, including establishing and executing accounting processes and internal controls, implementing automation in a cost-effective manner while leveraging existing accounting capabilities within the Canada Finance and wider Parkland teams.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting

• Develop and create accurate quarterly, and annual financial statements, and note disclosures including working papers to meet external requirements.
• Meet corporate reporting requirements, including timely OneStream submission and prompt response to additional information requests. Periodic overtime will be required to meet reporting deadlines.
• Support the timely and accurate reporting of the division's cash position, including Net Working Capital and Cash Flow statements to the relevant stakeholders.
• Identify and report operational and financial risks and support the quarterly risk reviews. Work closely with the business and finance teams to identify risks.

Accounting

• Ensure data integrity of financial systems, by ensuring compliance to financial procedures and accounting guidelines.
• Correctly apply financial and accounting policies to reflect a truthful representation of the company's financial position.
• Support the month-end and quarter-end close process and assure that all accounting allocations are appropriately made and documented, regardless of whether the activities are performed remotely.
• Track the generation and monetization of carbon credits arising from EV charging activities and provide decision support to maximize value from these credits.
• Ensure timely cash conversion (billing, collections, and accounts receivable) and credit management.
• Develop a strong working relationship with other finance teams, including Treasury, Tax and Shared Services.
  

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Support insight into sales and financial results regarding revenue for the business, including COGS, operating expenses, and profitability. Prepare short-term and long-term trends analyses and prepare budgets and variance analyses. Work closely with business leaders to ensure budget compliance.
• Develop annual and monthly budgets and forecasts and support a credible and realistic activity-based Sales and Operations plan.

Audit & compliance

• Execute monthly, quarterly, and annual internal controls, including reconciliations and balance sheet reviews.
• Execute inventory and asset control audits and share accountability with the business to ensure effective inventory and asset management.
• Identify and report compliance exceptions, including settlements, outstanding incidents, and potential legal claims.
• Support Delegation of Authorities compliance in the organization.

Project Accounting

• Review capital project budgets and track expenses, ensuring costs are properly coded and allocated to the appropriate project.
• Review work-in-progress billings for capitalization at project completion.
• Analyze project financial data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.
• Prepare project financial reports, including budget vs. actual analysis, revenue recognition, and forecasting.

Operational & Service Excellence

• Demonstrates commitment towards continuous improvement initiatives and willingness to challenge existing practices. Establishes common streamlined processes and internal controls, as well as drives automation in a cost-effective manner to enable Parkland to achieve synergies.
• Monitors and ensures processes are developed and maintained in accordance with corporate policy, SOX compliance, tax reporting and other regulations.
• Subject Matter Expert of Parkland's ERP and supporting software (e.g. JDE, OneStream): identify requirements, write test scripts, participate in testing upgrades, and act as a change agent for enhancements as applicable.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Professional Accounting Designation CPA.
• Minimum 8 years' experience in progressive and responsible roles related to financial and management accounting.
• Experience working in a strong customer service focused environment.
• Excellent critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills including the ability to think outside of the box, deal with ambiguity and challenge information
• Proven track record in building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Create a positive climate where team spirit and coordination are fostered.
• Strong system skills including advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel; knowledge of Allegro, JDE, Hyperion and Power BI considered an asset
• Strong written and verbal communication skills along with the ability to work well in cross-functional teams
• Strong understanding of financial systems, processes and internal controls including a working knowledge of GAAP (IFRS)
• Well-organized and detail-oriented with a strong commitment to ensuring deadlines are achieved.

We Offer:

• Our Performance-based Annual Incentive Plan, an annual bonus awarding your performance.
• A share in our success through the Employee Share Purchase Plan and 100% company matching.
• 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.
• Participation in Parkland Pledge, an employee-driven charitable giving program.
• An employee referral program - earn up to $2000 for your referral.
• In-house learning and development opportunities, leadership training, international opportunities.
• Discount Programs and Educational Scholarship Programs for family members.
• Save on gas at our participating gas stations across Canada (Chevron, Fas Gas, Ultramar, and Pioneer).
• A safety focused work environment and ongoing safety training.

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 April 19, 2024 or when a successful candidate is found.

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