Senior Financial Analyst

About Kinaxis Are you looking to join an innovative, market-leading company where you can truly elevate your career? At Kinaxis we are serious about culture, we are serious about technology, we are serious about customers, and we are serious about not taking ourselves too seriously. If you are looking to be part of an incredible growth story, then we might just be the place for you! In 1984, we started out as a team of three engineers. Today, we have grown to become a global organization with over 2000 employees around the world, 6 global office and a best-in-class HQ in Ottawa, Canada. As winners of several Top Employer awards globally, we are proud to work with our customers and employees towards solving some of the biggest challenges facing supply chains today. Kinaxis is a global leader in modern supply chain orchestration, powering complex global supply chains, and supporting the people who manage them. Our powerful, AI infused platform provides full transparency and visibility across end-to-end supply chains, enabling our customers to make faster, better decisions. We are trusted by renowned global brands to provide the agility and predictability needed to navigate today’s volatility and disruption. With more than 40,000 users in over 100 countries, we are expanding our team as we continue to innovate and revolutionize how we support our customers. Location Hybrid if based in Toronto or Ottawa. Remote for other locations in Canada About the team The Senior Financial Analyst, as a proficient professional, will provide ongoing business support, financial analysis, and performance measurement to key stakeholders within the business units they support to meet our objective of maintaining continuous profitable growth. The SFA will focus mainly on supporting a team or number of teams within Kinaxis as a trusted advisor and partner. They will leverage their passion and expertise with data to provide trusted insight and will clearly articulate those insights to drive complex and strategic investment and business decisions, and to aid business leaders in their decision making. Vacancy Status This is an existing job vacancy What you will do Perform data extraction and analysis to develop, prepare and present financial data, results and recommendations that are timely, accurate, reliable, and relevant for effective business decision making Lead quarterly forecasting and annual budgeting processes for functional groups by collaborating with key stakeholders and collecting and consolidating data from relevant areas, leveraging expertise and knowledge of the business Deeply understand the goals of the groups you are supporting and be a trusted and dedicated partner; Support their evolving business needs through financial analysis by understanding and modeling key drivers and metrics. Help drive standardized operational reporting based on the lines of business; present complex financial forecasting & modeling to make strategic decisions. Act as a mentor and sounding board to more junior employees on the team; share insight and experiences that contribute to the team’s success Develop actionable management reporting and dashboards that clearly communicate actual performance vs. budget and key metrics. Recommend and implement process improvements that contribute to the evolution of our support model, including self-serve reporting. Work closely with the HR Business Partner team to provide consistent communication of objectives and adjustments to the forecast Be curious about KPI trends and proactively explore the “why” behind the trend. Primary Skills and Qualifications Post secondary degree in accounting, business, or related field, with a CPA designation or an MBA preferred. 5+ years post-designation experience, preferably with a global company in the technology sector with a background in FP&A being an asset Proven experience being a trusted partner to key stakeholders across the business, and building strong relationships Advanced analytical, problem solving, and critical thinking skills with the ability to coordinate input from multiple sources to develop impactful recommendations to achieve results for the business. A clear, concise, and professional communicator with the ability to present complex information to various audiences, and demonstrate knowledge within direct and indirect team Experience working with information that requires accuracy, attention to detail, using organization skills and agility while managing multiple and sometimes conflicting priorities. Highly adaptable and able to pivot based on prioritization and needs of the business; proactively solicits feedback to ensure alignment. Resilient with a sense of urgency and works in a fast paced, innovation driven, and ambiguous environment What we are looking for Passion for data and, and demonstrated experience producing models and presentations that answer desired questions Advanced skills in excel and financial modeling Proven ability to translate complex financial data and information into consumable content for various audiences, including Senior stakeholders Experience supporting business cases by working cross functionality to present options, backed by financial analysis and modeling Experience with accounting and financial planning systems, specifically Netsuite and Planful Work With Impact: Our platform directly helps companies power the world’s supply chains. We see the results of what we do out in the world every day, when we see store shelves stocked, when medications are available for our loved ones, and so much more. Work with Fortune 500 Brands: Companies across industries trust us to help them take control of their integrated business planning and digital supply chain. Some of our customers include Lockheed Martin, Unilever, P&G, ExxonMobil, Cisco and more. Social Responsibility at Kinaxis: Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee weighs in on hiring practices, talent assessment training materials, and mandatory training on unconscious bias and inclusion fundamentals. Sustainability is key to what we do and we’re committed to a long-term net-zero operations strategy. We are involved in our communities and support causes where we can make the most impact. People matter at Kinaxis and here are some of the perks and benefits we offer, which may vary by location and employee: Flexible vacation and Kinaxis Days (company-wide days off) Flexible work options Physical and mental well-being programs Regularly scheduled virtual fitness classes Mentorship programs, training, and career development Recognition programs and referral rewards Hackathons For more information, visit the Kinaxis website at www.kinaxis.com or the company’s blog at http://blog.kinaxis.com. Kinaxis welcomes candidates to apply to our inclusive community. We provide accommodations upon request to ensure fairness and accessibility throughout our recruitment process for all candidates, including those with specific needs or disabilities. If you require an accommodation, please reach out to us at [email protected]. This contact information is for accessibility requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications. Kinaxis is committed to ensuring a fair and transparent recruitment process. We use artificial intelligence (AI) tools in the initial step of the recruitment process to compare submitted resumes against the job description to identify candidates whose education, experience, and skills most closely match the requirements of the role. After the initial screening, all subsequent decisions regarding your application, including final selection, are made by our human recruitment team. AI does not make any final hiring decisions.