financial analyst'financial analyst - Mississauga, ON, Canada - TJX Companies, Inc.

Description

Vanessa discovered OPPORTUNITY working at TJX

Vanessa loves to take advantage of all the learning opportunities TJX has to offer - from training and certifications - to the 'Go Green' committee.

State-of-the-art amenities at our eco-friendly Home Office. Retirement Savings Plan
Dedicated training and on-the-job resources to enhance your development

This position is responsible for preparing financial modelling to support various initiatives, including general analytics, plan and forecast submissions in support of the Logistics Operations team.

The role requires provision of standard recommendations and actionable insights to inform decision making and reporting on all logistics finance activities in collaboration with other team members.

Executes ad-hoc reports and analysis to identify cost saving opportunities and mitigate business risks; supports various business initiatives through data modelling, financial insights, and guided recommendations.

Participates in department process improvements initiatives and contributes to operational efficiency and automations (i.e. benchmarking, development of training materials).

Perform deep dives on bill exceptions, carrier statements, rate submissions, payments, contract negotiations, and third-party audits to provide timely recommendations to the Logistics Operations team.

Prepares various time-sensitive weekly/monthly/quarterly/yearly logistics-related financial reports (i.e. flash reports, quarter-end packages, payment files, freight costs, spend reports, GL reconciliation) for presentation to senior management.

Maintains, updates, investigates, and provides variance explanations on financial plans related to budgets and forecasts for one or more functions within logistics (Store Delivery, Ocean Shipments, North American Inbound, Vendor Relations).

Develops strong partnerships with Logistics Operations stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate sharing of information; Logistics Payables, Financial Control) to report on logistics costs and margin analysis adjustments.
A post-secondary education in related field (i.e. Finance and Accounting, Business/Economics, Statistics).

CPA, CFA, MBA) is considered an asset; Minimum three (3) years of professional Accounting or Financial Analysis experience (i.e.

knowledge of financial reporting, forecasting, and analysis best practices); Proven analytical & problem-solving skills including analysis of complex information and research skills with knowledge of database design/manipulation concepts.

Strong self-starter with the ability to work in a detail-oriented, multi-project environment while meeting tight and fixed deadlines; estimate time required to complete projects and keep appropriate team members informed on progress.

Advanced computer skills including word processing and spreadsheets (i.e. Microsoft Excel), Power BI, Power Query, and SharePoint; experience with accounting software, database, and data manipulation tools (i.e. Oracle, TM1, Monarch) is considered an asset.
Previous experience supporting Logistics and/or Supply Chain Operations is preferred.

By becoming a member of our TJX Canada family, you'll have the full support of a diverse, close-knit group of people across our Distributions Centres, Retail Stores (Winners, HomeSense, Marshalls) and our Office locations.

Here at TJX Canada, we are an equal opportunity employer committed to the inclusion and accommodation of all individuals. #