Senior Financial Partner - Financial Planning and Forecasting

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Job Summary
The Senior Financial Partner, Financial Planning andForecasting is responsible for supporting the Director, Financial Planning,with the development of CN's Operating forecast and three-year plan, andcommunication of operating performance to C-suite, and other Executives. Theincumbent interacts with functional financial partners, the Commercialteam, Accounting, Investor Relations, and Strategy, to gather detailed information and deliver keyfinancial insights and operational analytics to the Vice President (VP)Financial Planning and Chief Financial Office (CFO). The incumbent identifiesand addresses deviations from the plan, enabling immediate action when neededand promotes behaviouralchange. The role also actively participates in the development and presentation of the annual CN business plan, month and quarter-end financial reporting and develops themes and content for board presentations.
Main Responsibilities
Forecasting and Executive Reporting

• Provide theFinancial Planning leadership team with insights concerning corporate financialperformance, establishing causal links between business behavior and financialoutcomes
• Budget, forecastand analyze capital and operating expenses
• Monitor, analyzeand explain monthly operating results against budget
• Prepare currentyear and 3-year plan reports based on actual results and spending trends, anddrive cost improvements with support from financial partners
• Provide supportin advance of meetings with executives
• Manage timesensitive board level material production, often juggling other deliverables atthe same time
• Perform ad hocanalyses supporting the C-suite including Chief Executive Officer (CEO), CFO aswell as VP Financial Planning and the leadership team
• Providevisibility on controllable and actionable cost levers, trend analysis, andperformance to enable CN leadership team in effective decision-making
• Leverage anunderstanding of CN business, correlation of operating Key PerformersIndicators (KPIs) and financial information, Financial Planning data systemsand available time to create analysis on underlying subject matter
• Identify gaps andprovide recommendations to strategically enhance financial performance andbusiness opportunities including issuing financial solutions
• Ensure dashboardsKPIs are dynamic, appropriate, and that management actions result from analysisthrough translating management information into recommendations
• Respond to ad hocexecutive requests, and leverage judgment and skills by providing insights witheither a rapid, logic-based analysis or a deeper, more thorough approach
• Direct andtranslate corporate business plan into operating expense budgets and ensurebuy-in by key stakeholders on budgets
• Drill down onunexpected variances to provide explanations to key stakeholders and establishcorrective actions through dialogue with senior management
• Advise and informthe senior management team on the merits and risks associated with the forecast

Process Improvement and Digitization

• Create insightful ad hoc Financial Planning reports supporting CN's goals,including self-serve dashboards and data analytics tools for internal customers
• Leverage technology and competitive insight for continuous improvement with the creationof enhanced forecasting tools, process designs, and data visualizations
• Review, streamline and automate deliverables and processes tomake them relevant and meaningful to the audience
• Validate information and improve quality to remain relevant and add value
• Ensure reports are timely and information is accurate and intact

Working Conditions
The role has standard working conditions in an officeenvironment with a regular workweek from Monday to Friday and is eligible toparticipate in CN's hybrid working policy. The role occasionally requiresworking outside of regular hours. Due to the nature of the role, the incumbentmust be able to meet tight deadlines, handle pressure, and stress.
Requirements
Experience

Financial and Accounting

• Between 5 to 7years of experience in financial or accounting roles
• Experience with systems, boardmaterial preparation, ad hoc financial analysis
• Experience building financial datamodels to extract, condense and analyse various financial items
• Demonstrated excellence inanalytical experience relating to CN

Education/Certification/Designation

• Bachelor's Degreein Commerce
• CharteredProfessional Accountant (CPA) or other professional Accounting Degree
• Master ofBusiness Administration (MBA)

Any designation for these above would be considered as anasset
Competencies

• Delegates andempowers others to create accountability
• Collaborates withothers and shares information
• Demonstratesagility and drives change
• Knows thebusiness and stays current on industry needs
• Sets directionand inspires others
• Communicates withimpact
• Applies criticalthinking

Technical Skills/Knowledge

• Knowledge offinance, accounting, budgeting and cost control principles including GenerallyAccepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and regulations
• Knowledge of railtransportation and logistics industry
• Knowledge of CN'sfinancial and accounting reporting system
• Knowledge ofrelevant systems such as Systems Applications and Products (SAP), Essbase,Business Warehouse (BW), Power Business Intelligence (BI), and Tableau
• Advancedknowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Knowledge ofaccounting, auditing and financial planning concepts and processes
• Fluentlybilingual, both written and verbal (English, French)

Any skill/knowledge for these above would be considered asan asset

About CN
CN is a premium railroad that sustainably generates value for our customers, shareholders, employees, and stakeholders with an unwavering commitment to safety and service. Essential to the economy, to the customers, and to the communities it serves, CN safely transports more than 300 million tons of natural resources, manufactured products, and finished goods throughout North America every year. CN's network connects Canada's Eastern and Western coasts with the U.S. South through a 20,000-mile rail network. CN and its affiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919. CN powers the North American economy and is committed to programs supporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship.
At CN, we are dedicated to building North America's safest, most inclusive and sustainable railroad, which includes reflecting the communities in which we operate. Research shows that candidates often don't apply unless they feel they fit the job posting at 100%. To all potential applicants, even if you don't meet every job requirement listed in a posting, we still encourage you to apply. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations), please get in touch with our team at cnrecruitment@cn.ca.
As an equal opportunity employer, qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.
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Client-provided location(s): Montreal, Canada

Job ID: CN-16250

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-11-08T18:34:00