Job Information
Canadian Tire Senior Financial Analyst, AI Business Value Assessment in Toronto, Ontario
What you'll do
Enhance our existing BVA framework to effectively prioritize AI project investments
Collaborate with project teams to define key performance indicators (KPIs) for measuring AI project benefits.
Collect, document and analyze data to assess the pre-launch and post-launch impact of AI initiatives on business outcomes. Analyze revenue streams, cost savings and other financial factors.
Identify potential risks, assumptions and uncertainties that may impact financial outcome of the project.
Report to management through comprehensive scorecard that captures both quantitative and qualitative aspects of AI project benefits. Present findings in a clear and concise manner to facilitate decision-making at various levels within the organization.
Continuously refine methodologies, tools, and metrics to measure the impact of AI on business value.
Establish a robust process for tracking and monitoring the progress of AI project benefit over time.
Track costs as each projects moves through different stages of internal framework.
Support Cost-Benefit-Analysis for the projects.
Stay up-to-date with industry trends, research publications, and case studies to uncover additional potential benefits of AI adoption. Evaluate their relevance to our organization and incorporate relevant findings into our BVA framework and benefit measuremen
What you bring
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. Professional accounting/finance designation (CPA, CFA) is an asset.
2-5 years experience in analytical role
Proven experience in measuring project benefits and financial modeling
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills paired with solid interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and communicate complex concepts effectively.
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
Working knowledge of Power BI, SQL, PeopleSoft Financials and KNIME is an asset.
Interest of learning AI technologies and their applications across different industries.
Familiarity with project management methodologies is a plus.
Hybrid
We value flexibility. We have adopted a hybrid work model whereby employees use a combination of working in office and virtually in service of outcomes. Each leader is empowered to decide what work is best achieved in person based on the unique needs of their team.
About Us
Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited (“CTC”) is one of Canada’s most admired and trusted companies. With more than 90 Owned Brands, 1,700 retail locations, financial services, exemplary e-commerce capabilities, and exciting market-leading merchandising strategies. We dream big and work as one to innovate with purpose for our customers at every level of our business, investing in new technologies and products, and doubling down on top talent to drive the company forward. We offer competitive salaries and wages to CTC employees, as well as store discounts, supported learning through our Triangle Learning Academy, Canadian Tire Profit Sharing, and retirement and savings programs for eligible employees. As part of our enhanced flex benefits program, we offer mental health benefits in the amount of $5,000 per year for benefits-eligible employees and their families, including total well-being, and mental health tools and resources for all employees. Join us in helping to make life in Canada better through living and working our Core Values: we are innovators and entrepreneurs at our core, outcomes drive us, inclusion is a must, we are stronger together and we take personal responsibility. It is an especially exciting time to join CTC and its family of companies where career opportunities are wide-ranging! Join us, where there's a place for you here.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging
We are committed to fostering an environment where belonging thrives, and diversity, inclusion and equity are infused into everything we do. We believe in building an organizational culture where people are consistently treated with dignity while respecting individual religion, nationality, gender, race, age, perceived ability, spoken language, sexual orientation, and identification. We are united in our purpose of being here to help make life in Canada better.
Accommodations
We stand firm in our Core Value that inclusion is a must. We welcome and encourage candidates from equity-seeking groups such as people who identify as racialized, Indigenous, 2SLGBTQIA+, women, people with disabilities, and beyond. Should you require any accommodation in applying for this role, or throughout the interview process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to help meet your needs.