Financial Analyst, Outbound Transportation
BRP Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada
Manufacturing · 10,001+ employees
About the role
The Financial Analyst will support the analysis of outbound transportation performance by comparing actual results against budgets and forecasts. They will also prepare financial reports, maintain dashboards, and contribute to process improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency.
What they look for
Requirements
The ideal candidate holds a bachelor's degree in finance or accounting and has up to two years of relevant experience in FP&A. Strong communication skills and proficiency in data analysis tools are required, with knowledge of the transportation industry considered an asset.
Benefits
Full description
We are looking for a Financial Analyst, Outbound Transportation who’ll be tasked with helping us control our transportation costs. As part of your role, you’ll be collaborating with management and the business unit responsible for outbound transportation across our North American operations.
YOU’LL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO:
Performance Analysis:
- Support the analysis of transportation performance by comparing actual results against budgets and forecasts.
- Identify variances in transportation costs and operational metrics and help prepare explanations for management.
- Prepare financial and operational reports.
Budgeting and Forecasting:
- Prepare and maintain transportation budgets and forecasts.
- Gather, organize, and analyze historical and current data to support planning activities.
- Help track transportation expenses and monitor forecast accuracy.
Reporting and Data Analysis:
- Support the collection, validation, and analysis of financial and operational data.
- Create and maintain reports and dashboards to provide visibility into transportation performance.
- Assist in identifying trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
Process improvement:
- Participate in initiatives aimed at improving reporting processes and data quality.
- Support the implementation of tools and systems used for financial and operational analysis.
- Contribute ideas to improve efficiency and streamline workflows.
YOU’LL THRIVE IN THIS ROLE IF YOU HAVE THE FOLLOWING SKILLS AND QUALITIES:
- The ideal candidate for this role will have a natural aptitude for data analysis, an understanding of finance, be a team player and have good communication skills.
- A bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting and up to two (2) years of relevant experience in finance and business support (FP&A).
- Curiosity, the willingness to make a difference and the desire for continuous improvement by seeking references and best practices.
- Strong oral and written communication skills in both official languages.
- Knowledge of database structures and advanced query tools (Snowflake platform, AI, ETL tools such as Knime and Power BI) are a nice-to-have.
- A proven ability to learn and use different information systems (e.g. SAP, TM1, TMS, etc.).
- Knowledge of the transportation industry is an asset.
ACKNOWLEDGING THE POWER OF DIVERSITY
BRP is dedicated to nurturing a culture that invites, connects, and propels the ambitions of people of all backgrounds, profiles, beliefs and experiences. Ultimately, the diversity and uniqueness of our people fuel our ingenuity and set the course for the path ahead!
For this reason, we value diversity and we strive to always push each other forward to build an inclusive workplace where every employee feels like they belong, where they can grow and find meaning.
AT BRP, WHEN WE TALK ABOUT BENEFITS, WE GO ALL IN.
Let’s start with a strong foundation — You want it, we have it:
- Annual bonus based on the company’s financial results
- Generous paid time away
- Pension plan
- Collective saving opportunities
- Industry leading healthcare fully paid by BRP
What about some feel good perks:
- Flexible work schedule
- A summer schedule that varies by department and location
- Holiday season shutdown
- Educational resources
- Discount on BRP products
WELCOME TO BRP
We’re a world leader in recreational vehicles and boats, creating innovative ways to move on snow, water, asphalt, dirt and even in the air. Headquartered in the Canadian town of Valcourt, Quebec, our company is rooted in a spirit of ingenuity and intense customer focus. Today, we operate manufacturing facilities in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Finland, Australia and Austria, with a workforce made up of close to 17,000 spirited people, all driven by the deeply held belief that at work, as with life itself, it’s not about the destination: It’s about the journey.
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