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Canadian Tire Financial Analyst Student, Planning (4 months) - Winter 2025 in Oakville, Ontario
Our Commitment to Students
At Canadian Tire, we are committed to providing students with a supportive and collaborative environment that fosters knowledge sharing and offers key experiences to help them develop their capabilities through projects and objectives. We believe in setting specific and measurable goals that align with our business objectives to support learning and help students achieve their full potential. Our culture emphasizes learning from others, continuous improvement, agility, growth, and innovation, and we are invested in building a talented, diverse workforce for the future of Canada and Canadian Tire. Additionally, we are dedicated to building strong relationships with our student employees by engaging with them throughout their education and career pursuits and creating opportunities for ongoing communication and relationship building.
What You'll Do
As an Financial Analyst Student on the Planning team, you will participate in all planning and forecasting activities for CTFS. You will interact with CTFS business units and CTC Planning, by assisting and supporting them during plans and forecasts. While in this position, you will be an active participant in supporting the information needs of Senior Management, while gaining a unique understanding of CTFS’ strategy and the related financial implications.
Collaborate on financial forecasts, outlooks, and plans for Financial Services.
Analyze financial statements and KPIs, offering regular monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc business commentary.
Prepare and submit various reports to CTC's planning and budgeting department, including Consolidated and Direct Accountability Income Statements, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, CAPEX, Key Performance Metrics, and Board Reporting.
Develop proficiency in PeopleSoft Budgeting and Financials systems.
Support financial planning activities, including administering PeopleSoft Budgeting system, conducting testing for software upgrades, and assisting in preparing reports for Senior Management and the Board of Directors.
What You Bring
C urrently pursuing a degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting.
Previous experience in financial analysis, planning, or budgeting.
Pursuing or completed a post-graduate designation (e.g., CPA, CFA, MBA).
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on innovation.
Enthusiastic team player with leadership qualities and initiative.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; skilled in prioritization and time management. Working knowledge of PeopleSoft Financials, PeopleSoft Budgeting, and nVision is an asset.
Hybrid
W e value flexibility. We have adopted a hybrid work model whereby employees use a combination of working in office and virtually in service of outcomes. Each leader is empowered to decide what work is best achieved in person based on the unique needs of their team. T his role is based out of our CTFS office in Oakville, Ontario.
About Us
At Canadian Tire Services Limited/Canadian Tire Bank, it is our mandate to continue to create innovative and rewarding financial solutions for our customers. Our growing suite of products and services showcase the dynamic contributions from our employees and our success is driven by a strong vision, loyal customers, and our ability to build teams that reflect the diverse customers and communities in which we live and work. Join us, where there's a place for you here.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging
We are committed to fostering an environment where belonging thrives, and diversity, inclusion and equity are infused into everything we do. We believe in building an organizational culture where people are consistently treated with dignity while respecting individual religion, nationality, gender, race, age, perceived ability, spoken language, sexual orientation, and identification. We are united in our purpose of being here to help make life in Canada better. .
Accommodations
We stand firm in our Core Value that inclusion is a must. We welcome and encourage candidates from equity-seeking groups such as people who identify as racialized, Indigenous, 2SLGBTQIA+, women, people with disabilities, and beyond. Should you require any accommodation in applying for this role, or throughout the interview process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to help meet your needs.