Financial Planning

Sonepar Canada is an independent family-owned company with global market leadership in the business-to-business distribution of electrical, industrial and safety products and related solutions. In Canada, we are represented by 9 locally managed electrical and industrial distributors and have over 100+ locations with coverage in 8 provinces.We are a proud member of the Sonepar Group, the world's largest privately-held electrical distributor. The Sonepar Group is present in more than 40 countries with over 45,000 employees.What’s In It For You?You will be joining a market leader with over 40 years of experience to help you elevate your potential.You will be working for the world's #1 privately held business to business distributor of electrical products and related solutions.A chance to get involved in the forever growing electrical industry.We house the largest inventory to better service our customers and deliver on sales commitments.An opportunity for career development across many business departments within our organization.Scope of the Position:The Analyst – FP&A supports data-driven decision-making by analyzing performance and profitability across a national, multi-site distribution network. Reporting to the Director – FP&A, this role plays a critical part in ensuring the accuracy of the financial forecast. The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, and capable of working cross-functionally in a fast-paced, decentralized environment.Major Responsibilities:1) Forecasting & BudgetingContribute to the budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning process.Partner with business units to validate assumptions and ensure forecast accuracy.Develop and maintain tools and reports used in the budgeting process.Analyze and explain variances in versus budget, forecast, and prior periods.2) Analysis & ReportingParticipate in the preparation of presentations to various stakeholders.Monitor and analyze performance at product, customer, branch, and regional levels.Analyze sales trends, margin and operations expenses.Monitor working capital and non-financial indicators.Develop and maintain dashboards and reporting tools to track performance and KPIs.3) Business Support & Decision-MakingPartner with business units, corporate finance and management to assess performance and profitability.Assist business units, corporate finance and management with business cases for investment projects.4) Tools, Data & Process ImprovementEnhance and automate budgeting process through advanced Excel models, BI tools and Onestream.Ensure accuracy of data across systems (ERP, forecast tools, data warehouse).Recommend and support continuous improvements in budgeting processes, reporting and data quality.Requirements:Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.CPA or MBA is an asset.3–5 years of relevant experience in FP&A, financial analyst, or accounting roles – ideally in distribution, wholesale, or industrial sectors.Proficient in Excel (financial modeling), ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.), and BI tools (Power BI, Tableau).Experience working with large data sets and cross-functional teams in a decentralized organization.Excellent communication and presentation skills.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a business mindset.Able to interpret complex data set and proficient with scenario modeling.Proficiency in English & French required to support the business across Canada.Our benefits include: competitive salary, flexible benefits program, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, and career path.Sonepar places the planet and diversity and inclusion at the core of its vision driving our business ethos. We are committed to a more sustainable future and have accelerated our own transition to efficient generation and use of electrical energy across our business.Sonepar is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes submissions from all candidates. We value diversity and inclusion in the workplace because it allows us to better meet the needs of the communities we serve.For more information about our Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit https://www.sonepar.com/en/commitments/diversity-and-inclusion.To apply, please submit your application online. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. #J-18808-Ljbffr