Specialist - Mechanical Locomotive Budget and Reporting
1 month ago
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 to learn about the CPKC advantage, our purpose and culture.
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
Specialist - Locomotive Budget and Reporting will lead the strategic forecasting, tracking, and reporting of OpEx and CapEx expenditures for the Mechanical Locomotive department. This role is pivotal in managing and optimizing budgetary spend to ensure maximum locomotive availability, adhering to both budgetary constraints and regulatory requirements
POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Manage processing and/or validate invoicing associated with the Long-Term Parts Agreements, including other third-party agreements, as applicable
- Ensure accurate warranty tracking for materials per contract, and file warranty claims regularly
- Manages outsourced locomotive maintenance activities or repairs: Assist with negotiating changes to contracts, ensuring that controls are in place for the effective cross-billing of charges related to the locomotive contracts
- Manages Improvements in operational effectiveness through lean continuous improvement, system and standard setting, performance scorecards, and leveraging process management
- Ensure accounting and reporting processes comply with applicable internal control (SOX) requirements, as applicable
- Identify, analyze improvements to processes and implement selected solutions
- Lead the monthly budget outlook for the associated Locomotive maintenance materials and third-party expenses
- Prepare and present detailed financial reports and forecasts to executive leadership, offering actionable recommendations
- Leads annual OpEx and CapEx budget planning for Locomotive Maintenance, Servicing and Overhauls, Locomotive facility infrastructure and shop equipment improvements and replacements
- Liaise between Mechanical, Finance, HR, and other business divisions as the need arises
- Manage the development and execution of multi-year capital and SMA initiatives which improve MS's ability to provide improved and more cost effective servicing and repair of locomotives
- Supports the justification of equipment modifications and/or changes to maintenance procedures
- Participates in locomotive long-term planning teams
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
- Undergraduate/Graduate degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, or other relevant fields
- Accounting designation considered an asset
- Minimum of 3-5 years' experience in budget management, financial forecasting, and operational oversight, preferably within the transportation or mechanical engineering sector
- Proven track record of managing large-scale OpEx and CapEx budgets
- Expert knowledge of Microsoft Excel Modelling
- SAP, or other related ERP experience
- Advanced proficiency in BPC or in other financial management software and tools
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide strategic insights Ability to condense extensive data into easily understandable terms
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills
- Strong organizational, time management and relationship management skills
- Experience with process improvement methodologies such as Lean or Six Sigma
- Knowledge of Railway or Heavy Equipment industries will be considered as an asset
WHAT CP HAS TO OFFER:
- Flexible and competitive benefits package
- Competitive company pension plan
- Employee Share Purchase Plan
- Performance Incentive Program
- Annual Fitness Subsidy
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
As an employer with North American 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:
- Criminal history check
- Reference 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)
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- Department: Mechanical Loco
- Job Type: Full-Time
- Position Type: Non-Union
- Location: Calgary, Alberta
- Country: Canada
- % of Travel: 0-10%
- # of Positions: 1
- Job Grade: 4
- Compensation Rate:
- Job Available to: Internal & External
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