Financial Analyst

**Envision**:
Working for a company dedicated to personal career growth and opportunity in moving the organization forward. Challenger Motor Freight Inc. is a Platinum Club Member in Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies. Our success is directly attributed to our dedicated and talented team of professionals who work hard together with a common purpose - to keep us on the leading edge in safety, technology, and analysis.

It’s not by chance that Challenger is a leading North American freight transportation company. In 40 years, Challenger has grown from one person with a vision and a truck to an international transportation and supply chain management company.

**We offer the following in our search for engaged employees looking to become part of a successful team**:

- A continuous learning environment that develops your individual career goals
- A continuous improvement environment where all ideas are explored
- Engaged coaches and mentors who will provide guidance but also allow autonomy
- Team atmosphere
- Competitive and comprehensive total rewards package including company paid group benefits and company sponsored retirement savings plan
- Support of professional memberships and certifications
- Standard office hours; Monday to Friday from approximately 8:00am to 5:00pm

**The Opportunity**:
As part of the Reporting & Analysis team, the Financial Analyst role is responsible for ensuring the integrity of the Dry-Van Operating Divisions financial performance and all associated financial reporting and analysis for all appropriate internal and external customers in a timely, accurate and professional manner.

**Key Accountabilities**:

- Issuing Monthly Profit and Loss (P&L) statements for all our Dry-Van Operating Divisions
- Responsible for processing all necessary Journal Entries, Provisions and Accruals in compliance with corporate reporting standards and corporate accounting policies
- Conducting timely and complete variance analysis for the Operating Division Leadership
- Monitor operational and financial performance, highlighting trends and other key insights
- Identify, quantify and realize opportunities within the business to drive growth
- Work with Operating Division leadership on key financial metrics and strengthen their financial acumen
- Collaborate with Operating Division Leadership to prepare Budgets and Forecasts within the business planning framework for all Dry-Van Operating Divisions
- Responsible for all associated analysis and reporting packages
- Conduct strategic divisional scenario planning
- Other Miscellaneous Responsibilities:

- Account Reconciliations
- Assist with internal control initiatives
- Supporting the Annual Audit Engagement
- Participate and/or lead systems and process improvements
- Ad Hoc Projects when time allows

**What You Need To Be Successful In This Role**:

- Minimum 5 years’ experience in a management reporting, or financial planning and analysis role is required
- Post-secondary degree or diploma in Business, Accounting or Economics is an asset
- Strong Excel skills are required (PIVOT Tables, VLOOKUP’s, HLOOKUP’s, XLOOKUP’s, SUMIFs, VBA, nested ‘if’ statements, etc.)
- Experience working with open-source data analytics, reporting and integration platforms (Knime, Alteryx)
- Able to work with and fully understand large quantities of data and organize in a presentable manner
- Good Working Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics GP, MS Office Products (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Experience working with Trimble TMW TMS or transferable working knowledge of other ERP platforms is an asset
- Finance and Accounting Experience within Transportation & Logistics industry is an asset

**How To Apply**:
If you are looking to join a premier transportation company, and become an integral part of results oriented team who constantly challenge themselves to Go The Distance for our customers and for each other, the role of Financial Analyst may be right for you.

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