Senior Financial Analyst

FIGURES. FIGURES. FIGURES. JOY.

USE NUMBERS. CREATE JOY. BMW FINANCIAL SERVICES.

It takes a special team of highly inventive minds to create truly mobilising financial products. People with a passion for finding empowering creative solutions that perfectly balance market forces with our customers' dreams.

So if you're looking to take on a stimulating and challenging new role that gives you the freedom to be truly innovative, join us in driving the future of financing.

The Senior Financial Analyst is responsible for Group / Internal Reporting, HC (Head Count) & OpEx (Operating Expense) planning, and for data quality validation for the Financial Services division.

This includes the submission of monthly / quarterly / yearly actuals; preparation of monthly internal reporting packages;

support with the local consolidation and annual Internal / External Audits. In addition, the Senior Financial Analyst is responsible for monitoring, controlling, and planning of the company level OpEx (Operating Expense).

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to :

Responsible for the submission of monthly / quarterly / yearly actuals, including disclosure requirements, and validation of weekly RRCM data.

Submissions are expected to be done within deadlines set by HQ and with high quality.

• Responsible for the monthly / quarterly / yearly HC / OpEx actual and forecast reporting into HQ appointed tools / systems on time and with high quality.
• Responsible for handling questions and inquiries from HQ regarding submitted data.
• Responsible for analysing OpEx actual results, monitoring the overall company OpEx budget, leading the OpEx planning process, identifying potential cost saving measures to improve the operational efficiency.
• Support the reporting automation process and create / maintain relevant tableau reports.
• Review and assist with internal and external audit requests.
• Provide guidance on chart of account issues and interpretation of accounting standards with respect to accounting transactions.
• Coordinate with accounting team the guidance from IFRS, eGAAP and HQ Reporting Instructions to fulfill the reporting requirements.
• Ensure corporate guidelines and policies are followed.
• Assist with HQ, regional and local projects as required.
• Provide ad hoc analysis as required.

Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation is required.
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in the Accounting / Finance function.
• Industry experience is preferred.
• Experience dealing with accounting issues under both IFRS and ASPE.
• Strong mathematical aptitude, logical thinking, and proven analytical skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Experience with SAP and Tableau is preferred.
• Advanced PC skills (Microsoft Office : Word, Excel, & PowerPoint, Tableau, SQL, etc.)
• Self-motivated, results-driven with high attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Strong self-learning aptitude.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits of working at BMW Group Canada include :

• An award winning culture.
• Cutting edge innovation and creativity.
• Incredible BMW, MINI and Motorrad employee vehicle / motorcycle programs.
• Flexible working models.
• Highly competitive compensation.
• Performance incentives programs.
• First-rate health and wellness benefits.
• Education reimbursement.
• World-class office space.
• Fresh & nutritious meals in our amazing fully staffed, and subsidized, onsite cafeteria.
• Fully stocked coffee / tea bar.

We encourage interested candidates who may legally work in Canada to apply for the role. Our organization follows a hybrid work structure.

To be eligible for this role, candidates are expected to work from our Head Office in Richmond Hill, Ontario three times in a week.

BMW Group Canada is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse team of associates and creating an inclusive environment.

BMW Group Canada does not discriminate against applicants based on race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, provincial or territorial law.

BMW has an accommodation process in place that provides accommodations for employees with disabilities. Accommodations for disabilities in relation to the job selection process are available upon request.

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