Manager Financial Planning
Canadian Pacific (CP) and Kansas City Southern (KCS) are now CPKC. As the only truly North American railway, we are making big moves! Drawing on our strong foundations and heritage, CPKC moves essential goods across our 20,000-mile network to support economic growth throughout Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. Be a part of history as we connect a continent and create exciting career opportunities across our new transnational network. Visit cpkcr.com to learn about the CPKC advantage, our purpose and culture. PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: The Manager, Financial Planning is a strategic leader who will lead a group of individuals responsible for the Financial Planning and Forecasting for CPKC. Working cross functionally with operating business units and internal stakeholders at all levels of the organization this position is a key role in providing financial guidance and insight to the business. The role's key focus is on driving financial performance through the volume adjusted budgeting process, accurate forecasting and providing financial analytical insight. POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES: Translate operational changes into a financial forecast with a focus on accuracy and insight Responsible for the financial performance of several operational business units Build partnerships and maintain strong relationships with senior operations leaders Proactively identify and resolve complex issues Provide leadership to a group of Specialists and Analysts, coaching and developing future leaders Responsibility for the monthly forecasting and annual budgeting process for all teams, this involves a high level of communication and collaboration with numerous groups Responsibility for continually improving reporting and analysis, using all available systems to further automate key reports Work closely with the operations to understand how the business operates, and identify opportunities for improved financial performance, driving financial accountability Work closely with Revenue Business Partners and reporting to translate revenue changes into expense forecast updates and budget Coordinate and review timely reporting to executive team on financial performance, outlooks and financial targets Be a positive force for change, always looking for opportunity to partner with the operations teams to continually improve the company's financial performance POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Undergraduate degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance or other relevant fields required 5+ years in a Finance related role, preferably with an operational focus 3+ years of experience supervising a group of Finance professionals Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems Excel modelling skills Demonstrated ability to coach and mentor Experience influencing senior leadership up to the EVP level WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER: Flexible and competitive benefits package Competitive company pension plan Employee Share Purchase Plan Performance Incentive Program Annual Fitness Subsidy Part-time Studies Program ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: As an employer with national presence, the possibility does exist that the location of your position may be changed based on organizational requirements. Background Investigation: The successful candidate will need to successfully complete the following clearances: Criminal history check Reference check Management Conductor Program: Becoming a qualified conductor or locomotive engineer is the single best way for a management employee to learn the business at CPKC. You may be required to obtain a certification or to maintain your current certification/qualification as a conductor or locomotive engineer. CPKC is an employment equity employer committed to the principles of employment equity and inclusion. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply including women, Black, Indigenous, People of Colour (BIPOC), members of the LGBTQ+ community, and people with disabilities. Accommodations for the job application process can be provided, as appropriate, upon request. All applicant information will be managed in accordance with the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)". * Req ID: 103544 * Department: Sales & Marketing * Job Type: Full-Time * Position Type: Non-Union * Location: Calgary, AB or Kansas City, MO * Country: Canada * % of Travel: 0-10% * # of Positions: 1 * Job Grade: 3 * Job Available to: Internal & External #LI - EF1 #EF1 #LI-ONSITE #J-18808-Ljbffr
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