Financial Partner Network Operations

4 weeks ago

Edmonton, Canada Canadian National Railway Full time

At CN, every day brings new and exciting challenges. You can expect an interesting environment where you are part of making sure our business is running optimally and safely―helping keep the economy on track. We provide the kind of paid training and opportunities that long-term careers are built on and we recognize hard workers who strive to make a difference. You will be able to thrive in our close-knit, safety-focused culture working together as ONE TEAM. The careers we offer are meaningful because the work we do matters.

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Job Summary

The Financial Partner is responsible for providing financial oversight for the Network Operations Business Unit (BU). This position provides financial insights to build an improved business model, proactively driving value through informed and insightful decision-making, fostering a culture of cost consciousness, control, simplification, and continuous improvement.

Main Responsibilities

Finance - 100%
- Budget, forecast and analyze capital and operating expenses
- Prepare year-end outlook (YEO) based on actual results and spending trends, and drive cost improvements with support from senior financial partners
- Prepare and distribute monthly, quarterly, and yearly reports on expenditures and key performance metrics, including various analysis as required
- Monitor, analyze and explain monthly operating results against budget and forecast
- Preparation and distribution of financial reports to BU, taxation and Accounting Property
- Preparation of financial outlooks and financial forecasts
- Manage changes/transfers within the Operating and Capital budgets
- Ensure effective controls are in place for SOX and GAAP compliancy
- Perform balance sheet account reconciliations
- Participate in contract renewals
- Manage accrued liabilities in compliance with corporate accounting rules
- Prepare business cases, benefits identification and quantification and ROI analysis
- Proactively review and implement new processes triggered by new accounting pronouncements and new systems

Working Conditions

The role has standard working conditions with a regular workweek from Monday to Friday and will currently be eligible to participate in our flexible work from home policy. Due to the nature of the role, the incumbent must be able to meet tight deadlines, handle pressure and manage stress.

**Requirements**:
Experience

Finance
- Financial Planning experience
- Experience in budgeting, forecasting, preparing business cases and productivity reports
- Accounting experience in journal entries, account reconciliations, and preparing financial reports
- Experience working in a CN business unit*
- Any experience for these above would be considered as an asset

Education/Certification/Designation
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Commerce, or Business
- Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA) or working towards*
- Charted Professional Accountant (CPA) or working towards*
- Any designation for these above would be considered as an asset

Competencies
- Inspires others with impactful communications and adapts to the audience
- Applies analytical thinking to make recommendations that pursue sustainable performance
- Initiates and drives organizational changes to enable business transformation
- Collaborates with key internal stakeholders to enable higher productivity
- Shares timely information within and across functions to get things done effectively
- Knows the business and stays current with industry trends to elevate expertise
- Influences by translating expertise into practical business outcomes

Technical Skills/Knowledge
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
- Advanced knowledge of Systems, Applications and Products (SAP), Essbase, business objects
- Any designation for these above would be considered as an asset

**About CN**

CN is a world-class transportation leader and trade-enabler. Essential to the economy, to the customers, and to the communities it serves, CN safely transports more than 300 million tons of natural resources, manufactured products, and finished goods throughout North America every year. As the only railroad connecting Canada’s Eastern and Western coasts with the Southern tip of the U.S. through a 19,500 mile rail network, CN and its affiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919. CN is committed to programs supporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship. At CN, we work as ONE TEAM, focused on safety, sustainability and our customers, providing operational and supply chain excellence to deliver results

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