Project Analytics Lead Temporary
Job Location:
Mississauga - Canada
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Job Summary
Its not a package. Its a promise.
As Canadas leading integrated freight package and logistics provider weve been helping promises get where they need to be for more than 60 years. How does the magic happen The journey starts with you. The places we go the elements we brave the promises we deliver its all possible because of our people. So whether youre looking to build new skills make an impact in your community or inspire your team we go there for you.
Description
Responsibilities
- Support budgeting forecasting and variance analysis for strategic projects and business initiatives including multi-year and carryforward budgets.
- Maintain funding trackers to monitor actual spend vs. budget and forecast.
- Review project cost plans submitted by EPMO / Project Managers and update monthly forecasts accordingly.
- Identify emerging risks underspend timing changes or budget pressures and escalate where appropriate.
- Support monthly reviews with project teams to understand progress spending outlook and forecast impacts.
- Provide planning inputs based on historical spend resource plans and approved project timelines.
- Provide budgeting forecasting reporting and planning support across multiple portfolios as required.
- Assist with monthly reporting variance analysis and financial commentary across assigned portfolios.
- Support ad hoc business cases presentations and planning requests across multiple project areas.
- Support financial oversight across the project lifecycle from funding approval through execution and closeout.
- Assist with preparation of business cases funding requests AIM forms and governance submissions.
- Ensure purchase orders invoices statements of work and change requests are properly approved and processed.
- Maintain organized project documentation including approvals contracts and financial records in shared systems such as SharePoint.
- Support CapEx / OpEx classification and asset under construction tracking in line with company policy.
- Prepare recurring monthly reports dashboards and executive summaries for project portfolios.
- Analyze project spend variances funding utilization and forecast changes.
- Translate financial data into clear commentary risks and opportunities for stakeholders.
- Support ad hoc analysis scenario modelling and presentations for leadership teams.
- Act as a finance contact for Project Managers business stakeholders EPMO Procurement and Accounting.
- Respond to stakeholder questions regarding budgets invoices forecasts and funding status.
- Help resolve process bottlenecks and improve coordination across teams.
- Provide guidance on finance and procurement processes including tools such as SAPand Ariba.
- Identify opportunities to improve reporting forecasting trackers and governance processes.
- Assist with automation and simplification of recurring finance activities.
- Maintain accurate process documentation and working files.
Education
- University degree in Finance Accounting Business Economics or related field.
- CPA designation or progress toward designation is an asset.
Experience
- 35 years of experience in financial analysis project finance FP&A or similar roles.
- Strong experience with budgeting forecasting variance analysis and reconciliations.
- Experience or knowledge related to project environments project governance or project financial support is an asset.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills required.
- Experience with systems such as SAP Ariba or similar business systems is an asset.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Financial Analysis
- Forecasting & Budgeting
- Attention to Detail
- Communication Skills
- Problem Solving
- Time Management
- Collaboration
- Process Improvement
- Data Management
Language Requirement: Proficiency in English is required for this position due to the frequent communications that must be conducted in English with various stakeholders. This requirement is justified by the nature of the responsibilities and operational needs.
POSTING DETAILS
Location: 530 - Corporate
Working Conditions: Office Environment
Reports to: Finance Project Manager
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Purolator is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome all qualified applicants and provide accommodations during the recruitment process upon request.
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About Company
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