Senior Financial Analyst
Toronto, ON, CA, M5J 2V5 Ottawa, ON, CA Toronto, ON, CA Edmonton, AB, CA Montréal, QC, CA Qu?bec, QC, CA Vancouver, BC, CA
Description
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Our team and what we’ll accomplish together
Our team looks after forecasting and planning for TELUS's Consumer WLS gross margin portfolio. In this role, the successful candidate will help, via profitability analysis, provide business decision guidance on rate plan pricing and device promotional activity.
What you’ll do
We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical professional to join the Gross Margin Planning team. In this role, you will be responsible for driving insights into margin performance through robust data analysis, forecasting, and strategic planning. You will work cross-functionally with finance and marketing to optimize profitability and support business decision-making. This will be a one-year contract.
- Conduct gross margin planning, analysis, and reporting to support business objectives
- Perform detailed variance analysis to identify drivers of performance versus budget, forecast, and prior periods
- Develop and maintain forecasts, models, and dashboards that highlight gross margin performance and trends
- Use data mining and analytics to identify opportunities for margin improvement and cost optimization
- Partner with business leaders to provide actionable insights and recommendations for strategic decisions
- Design, maintain, and improve reporting tools using Excel, SQL, and Power Query
- Ensure accuracy, consistency, and timeliness of financial and operational data across planning processes
- Support ad hoc projects, scenario analysis, and strategic initiatives as required
Qualifications
What you bring
- Hands-on technical skills in SQL, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and Microsoft Office/G-Suite applications.
- Proven track record in automation and process improvement, leveraging AI tools to streamline reporting and enhance analytics.
- Strong business acumen and problem-solving abilities, with a bias for action and innovative approach to complex challenges.
- Excellent communication and multitasking skills, able to influence senior leaders and deliver results in dynamic, fast-paced environments.