Analyst, Finance & Strategy

About Valero Energy Inc.

Valero Energy Inc., with its Canadian head office in Montreal, is a subsidiary of Valero Energy Corporation, a Fortune 500 company. We are the leading distributor of petroleum products in Quebec, the Atlantic provinces and Ontario-and the world’s second-largest producer of renewable diesel fuel and ethanol. We stand out as the second-largest petroleum refiner in eastern Canada, thanks to our Jean-Gaulin Refinery in Lévis. We also possess numerous major logistical infrastructures, such as the Montreal East Terminal.

Our success? We owe it to our 10,000 employees who are committed to our values-including safety, environmental stewardship, teamwork, community engagement and operational excellence.

We consider our employees our most important asset and provide a wide variety of stimulating jobs for those seeking to grow professionally. Our salaries and benefits-along with our retirement savings plan, which ranks among Canada’s Top 5 in terms of employer contributions-are highly competitive. These are some of the reasons we are known as an employer of choice.

Role

Reporting to the Lead Advisor, the Analyst, Finance and Strategy will work with Senior Commercial Management for Canada and the Northeastern US to guide their decision-making processes. The incumbent must also analyze existing processes, flag anomalies and make recommendations in order to optimize commercial activities.

Responsabilities

Develop comprehensive understanding of the petroleum industry’s key catalysts and performance indicators

Prepare and distribute weekly and monthly financial performance reports

Participate in planning, allocation and demand forecasting

Prepare strategic analyses based on quantitative and qualitative data

Actively participate in formulating long-term financial plans (3-5 Year Strategic Plan) and support strategic and investment initiatives

Participate in improving procedures and tools for enhancing report quality and reliability, while reducing preparation time

Support all month-end closure procedures and be the primary point of contact for performance-related issues

Support renewables regulations reporting activities, by providing appropriate solutions for improving the reporting process and being the primary point of contact for commercial issues.

Participate in planning, organizing and coordinating the annual budget process.

Qualifications

Have a university degree in business administration or a relevant field.

Must be bilingual (French / English).

Have at least one to three years’ experience in an accounting / finance / strategy position.

Petroleum industry experience (wholesale, supply of crude oil / petroleum products and shipping) is an asset.

In-depth knowledge of the MS Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word & PowerPoint) is required.

Proficiency with SAP / AO & Power BI reporting software is an asset.

Must be a skillful trouble-shooter and demonstrate your ability to work with minimal supervision.

Able to manage priorities, meet deadlines and cope with pressure in a changing work environment.

Demonstrate leadership and influence in group discussions.

Valero Energy Inc. is governed by the Charter of the French Language. However, knowledge of English is considered necessary for performing the tasks of this position.  The individual in this position will be required to review documents and interact both verbally and in writing with colleagues at the head office in Texas or in other Canadian provinces, or with various stakeholders such as customers, suppliers, unilingual anglophone business partners.

When working at our Company, your benefits will includ e

Full benefits package

Being employed by one of Canada’s Top 5 employers in contributions to the retirement savings plan

Annual bonus program

Reimbursement of training expenses program

Reimbursement of fitness activities program

Health and Wellness Program

Free access at all times to virtual healthcare

On-site access to a gym and fitness courses

Rewards program for service anniversaries

Summer schedule for eligible positions

Plus many more to discover!

Valero Energy is an employment equity employer. We encourage all those meeting the selection criteria to send us their application. It will be reviewed without consideration of statuses protected by law, including sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, minorities and individuals with disabilities.