Kofax
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
As the Specialist Financial Planning - Operations you will independently lead the Financial Planning process for an Operations portfolio, working with various stakeholders to ensure precision in the forecasting process and provide high-quality analyses to Operational and Finance leadership. This position will also be responsible for leading the annual budgeting process, maintaining an accurate expense forecast, and providing financial analytical insight into Operations.
POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Translate operational changes into a financial forecast with a focus on accuracy and timeliness
Proactively look for improvements in the forecasting process; identifying key drivers while gaining a thorough understanding of the business model
Provide support to Operations by developing a comprehensive, detailed annual budget for all cost centers, working closely with operational leaders to develop and incorporate initiatives
Responsible for continually improving reporting and analysis for key stakeholders, using all available systems to further automate key reports and providing insightful analyses
Assist in ad hoc requests from the operational leaders, providing support in an accurate and timely manner
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Undergraduate degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Mathematics or other relevant fields required
Must possess a minimum of 4 years experience in an accounting-related role, preferably with an operational or planning focus
Experience with SAP and BPC and excellent MS Excel Modelling Skills required
Effective relationship builder and communicator
Continuous improvement, inquiring mindset, and strong attention to detail
We Offer:
Complete health and welfare benefits package
Competitive salary
Incentive plan
Railroad Retirement benefits
401k savings
Leave/vacation plan
EEO Statement
We value a culturally diverse workforce and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer while providing reasonable accommodations for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.
Company Overview
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.
In addition to a culture that allows employees to thrive, we encourage resourcefulness with an award, recognizing employees who see a problem (or opportunity), find a solution, and use whatever authority and resources are available to get a job done well - accomplishing what was previously thought could not be done.
If you want to do work that is creative and strategic, be heard, grow professionally, be valued by your employer, and know that you are making an important contribution to an essential industry, a global supply chain, and the larger economy CPKC may be the place for you.
Required Skills
Required Experience
As the Specialist Financial Planning - Operations you will independently lead the Financial Planning process for an Operations portfolio, working with various stakeholders to ensure precision in the forecasting process and provide high-quality analyses to Operational and Finance leadership. This position will also be responsible for leading the annual budgeting process, maintaining an accurate expense forecast, and providing financial analytical insight into Operations.
POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Translate operational changes into a financial forecast with a focus on accuracy and timeliness
Proactively look for improvements in the forecasting process; identifying key drivers while gaining a thorough understanding of the business model
Provide support to Operations by developing a comprehensive, detailed annual budget for all cost centers, working closely with operational leaders to develop and incorporate initiatives
Responsible for continually improving reporting and analysis for key stakeholders, using all available systems to further automate key reports and providing insightful analyses
Assist in ad hoc requests from the operational leaders, providing support in an accurate and timely manner
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Undergraduate degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Mathematics or other relevant fields required
Must possess a minimum of 4 years experience in an accounting-related role, preferably with an operational or planning focus
Experience with SAP and BPC and excellent MS Excel Modelling Skills required
Effective relationship builder and communicator
Continuous improvement, inquiring mindset, and strong attention to detail
We Offer:
Complete health and welfare benefits package
Competitive salary
Incentive plan
Railroad Retirement benefits
401k savings
Leave/vacation plan
EEO Statement
We value a culturally diverse workforce and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer while providing reasonable accommodations for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.
Company Overview
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.
In addition to a culture that allows employees to thrive, we encourage resourcefulness with an award, recognizing employees who see a problem (or opportunity), find a solution, and use whatever authority and resources are available to get a job done well - accomplishing what was previously thought could not be done.
If you want to do work that is creative and strategic, be heard, grow professionally, be valued by your employer, and know that you are making an important contribution to an essential industry, a global supply chain, and the larger economy CPKC may be the place for you.
Required Skills
Required Experience