Analyst FP&A

SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

As part of the operational cost management team, the analyst acts as a business partner and supports the various departments of Cogeco by optimizing OPEX costs. The analyst also serves as a finance resource for operations on all transactions related to workforce capital management.

The responsibilities of the role are diverse and will require the analyst to communicate constantly with operational teams in order to better understand costs and put in place the necessary tools for effective cost management. The analyst works closely with the senior FP&A analyst, who coordinates the production of monthly reconciliations and forecasts of capitalizable labor costs for our Canadian and U.S. entities.

With a strong business sense, the analyst will determine key information to gather, identify and focus on key objectives, and recognize available options to solve problems. The analyst demonstrates the ability to monitor the execution plan.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participate in monthly OPEX variance analysis meetings with the management of each concerned department to identify operational issues impacting costs and financial forecasts.

• Analyze operational challenges and work closely with operations and the performance measurement team to identify actions to enhance organizational performance.

• Build dashboards to track the performance of actions taken to address operational issues.

• Build business relationships and implement various initiatives in collaboration with operational teams to understand costs, optimize them, or ensure they represent the best investment for Cogeco.

• During the budgeting and review processes, interpret the overall OPEX view by department in order to create relevant presentations for decision-making. The analyst must have a good understanding of the business to identify risks and opportunities related to OPEX expenses.

• Participate in special projects and various ad-hoc analyses.
   

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

ACADEMIC TRAINING:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field. CPA required.
   

WORK EXPERIENCE:

• 3 to 7 years of experience in financial analyst roles.

SPECIFIC SKILLS:

• Strong business acumen.

• Bilingualism required (French and English: The employee will need to collaborate with stakeholders outside of Quebec).

• Analytical and synthesis skills.

• Organizational and autonomous.

• Knowledge of workforce capitalization standards (an asset).

• Excellent communication skills.

• Ability to manage multiple deliverables simultaneously.

• Excellent knowledge of Excel and Google suite tools.
   

YOU WILL BENEFIT FROM:

• Flexibility: Yes, we believe what you do matters, both at work and at home.

• Enjoyment: Our work matters, to us and to others; it’s noticed and appreciated, which makes each day brighter.

• Rewarding Compensation: Let’s be honest, everyone likes earning a good salary. We offer attractive salaries, accompanied by an excellent culture.

• Benefits: We’ve got you covered.

• Career Growth: Join us, and we’ll provide you with the tools to reach your career goals!

• Technology: Do you have a passion for technology? Great, so do we. Here, you’ll manage, influence, create, fix, and shape the industry.