Financial Analyst

About the job

Welcome Home!

We’re more than Canada’s largest independent hardware and building supplies retailer—we’re part of communities across the nation.

Support the Numbers That Drive the Business

As a Financial Analyst, you will provide financial and analytical support to ensure accurate reporting and processing of Vendor Income activities, including collections, rebates, allowances, and vendor management programs. You will also support month-end close, planning and forecasting, and a range of ad hoc business requests. Led by the Manager, Vendor Income, this opportunity suits a detail-oriented finance professional with strong Excel skills who enjoys balancing hands-on accounting with analytical problem-solving and working with detailed financial data.

Please note: This is a 16-month term position.

Ready to make an impact in a new role? Here’s how:

• Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations for various supplier allowances and non-compliance fines.
• Run regular recurring processes to support monthly close activities, as well as quarterly and year-end reporting.
• Collaborate with the vendor income team to assist with performing analytical reviews of allowance collections and assist with tracking and collection of allowances.
• Participate in annual planning and monthly forecasting with respect to supplier funding and vendor rebates.
• Identify, assess, and communicate issues or opportunities affecting profitability and/or overall efficiencies.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and recommend changes that will improve the company’s financial performance.
• Comply with all internal controls and other relevant accounting standards and policies.
• Additional ad hoc projects as assigned by Management team.

We’re looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA designation (completed or in progress) is an asset.
• Three years’ experience in a finance-focused role, with a strong understanding of accounting principles and concepts; retail accounting experience preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, including exceptional skills with Excel and other analytical tools. Knowledge of Oracle or related large ERP system an asset.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to influence decisions to profitably drive the business.
• Must be detail-oriented with strong attention to detail and demonstrated ability to handle confidentiality.
• Strong analytical, organization and time-management skills.
• Ability to multi-task and adapt to changing priorities with ease, while continuing to meet deadlines and produce high-quality deliverables.
• The ability to be onsite three days a week at our corporate office in St. Jacobs, to accommodate our hybrid working model.

How we’ll make you feel at Home

Our Team Members enjoy life at Home with our strong culture of support and inclusion, excellent benefits, and a team that always has your back. You will receive:

• The expected starting salary range for this role is $68,400 - $89,800; the final offer will reflect relevant skills and experience.
• Comprehensive Benefits Program including:
• Health, Dental, Vision, Paramedical, Out of Country Travel Insurance, Life Insurance, Employee Family Assistance Program.
• Group RRSP.
• Discount at our Corporate Retail Store in St. Jacobs.
• Home & Auto Insurance discounts.
• Competitive vacation time.
• Employee Discount Program through Venngo WorkPerks.

This job posting is for an existing vacancy within our organization.

Bring your unique skills, thrive with interesting and challenging work, and experience what it’s like at Home. Apply today - this is a great opportunity to join a proudly Canadian company that is 100% ready to help you build your future.

Home Hardware recognizes the value of a diverse team. We believe that different perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences make us stronger as an organization. Applicants representing the full diversity of communities in Canada are encouraged to apply with confidence. Please let us know if you require accommodation during the recruitment process.

Canadians call us Home Hardware. We call it Home.