Business Analyst - Red River Co-op

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We have deep roots in our community. More than 85 years deep. And through the years we have proven our commitment to our members by making their priorities our priorities.

We donate regularly to a wide range of organizations, feature local products prominently, and most importantly give back to our members through profit sharing.

We look to the past to inform our present core values.

But in this rapidly changing world, our roots ground us so that we can keep pace and innovate. We have grown from one standalone Gas Bar in downtown Winnipeg to an ever-expanding co-operative with 49 gas bar locations, 23 car washes, six cardlocks, nine food stores, two standalone pharmacies and an oil supply centre.

Our fleet of trucks are on the road delivering fuel to farm and commercial accounts in Manitoba and northwestern Ontario.

And we just keep growing as we develop fresh, modern ways to deliver premium products with extraordinary customer service.

This role can be just the start of your career as there is ample opportunity for advancement within Red River Co-op. We are a proud member of the Co-operative Retailing System, a vast network of 160 retail Co-ops across western Canada.

The Opportunity :

Red River Co-op (RRC) is recruiting for the position of Business Analyst at our home office located at 10 Prairie Way , in Winnipeg .

This position reports to the Senior Director, Finance .

Essential responsibilities of the position include the following :

• Prepare monthly expenses analysis and provide timely explanations of variances between actual results and forecasts / budgets.
• Assist the Senior Director, Finance in the annual budgeting process, including assisting the various business units in the creation of the budget and forecasts to meet operational goals.
• Analize and report on the financial impact associated with the key strategic initiatives.
• Maintain and enhance key performance indicators to highlight operational performance.
• Maintain and enhance financial forecasting, budgeting, and operational models.
• Create financial data and financial models to support decision-making.
• Collaboration with operations team to provide financial support where required, including financial analysis to understand the financial implications of ongoing projects, potential opportunities and / or problems experienced.
• Work with finance and accounting in a continuous improvement environment, identify and implement areas for process improvement and increased efficiencies.
• Assist in the implementation of new financial systems.
• Support financial strategic projects and identify areas for improvements, including making recommendations.
• Foster innovation, curiosity, and problem-solving.

A full responsibility list will be provided to candidates selected for interviews.

About You :

To be successful in this role, you will bring the following skills and competencies :

• Post-secondary education in Commerce or Business.
• Minimum 3 years of accounting and finance experience.
• Advanced level skills in MS Excel are required.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize accordingly.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with diverse groups, managers, and ability to negotiate effectively to manage project deliverables.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Comfort dealing with ambiguity and multiple stakeholders and priorities.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, demanding and rapidly changing environment.
• The individual must be detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy and results-oriented, be diligent and work with a sense of urgency
• Strong critical and analytical skills; and
• You are motivated, flexible and possess a strong work ethic.

Red River Co-op welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process by contacting the Human Resources Division at (204) 631-4600, or or in person at 10 Prairie Way in Winnipeg.

Total Rewards :

Red River Co-op offers a comprehensive total rewards package including group insurance, a strong pension plan, and an employee discount.

Advancement opportunities abound in the Co-operative Retailing System, and we encourage ongoing professional development along with up to 100% reimbursement for post-secondary course work.

Additional details will be shared with candidates as part of the interview process.