Business Analyst Finance

Creative Door Services Ltd.

Edmonton, AB

Expired: over a month ago Applications are no longer accepted.

Full-Time

Job Description

Creative Door Services, North America’s largest overhead door dealer, operates nine branches across Western Canada and we have over 50 years of experience in the residential and commercial overhead door industry. We provide access solutions by servicing and installing a variety of overhead doors and driveway gate systems, operators and associated controls.

Role:
We have an immediate opening for a Business Analyst located in the Corporate Office in Edmonton. Reporting to the VP Finance, the Business Analyst will provide financial and business metrics, reporting, analysis, and recommendations to the CDS Executive team. This role is a permanent, full time position.

Responsibilities:

Support for CDS business planning process for branch locations includes annual budget planning, monthly forecasting process, interim estimates, strategic planning process, fixed asset maintenance, and cost center reporting.
Develop reports and provide analysis of the following:
- Financial performance
- Operations performance
- Sales and forecast trends, issues and mitigation recommendations
- Business-case analysis for new and/or strategic initiatives
- GP/GM/EBIT trends, issues and mitigation recommendations
- Fleet, facilities and equipment analysis for return on investment optimization
- Costing analysis and mitigation recommendations; projects, inventory, labour, freight, vendor/supplier
- Inventory management and turns analysis and recommendations
- Labour utilization and efficiency
- Asset management and utilization
Forward integration evaluation; new locations, break-even analysis, new market opportunities, facilities expansion/utilization, and headcount efficiency.
Assist in upgrading our financial reporting/analysis system to streamline data collection, provide reporting flexibility, and generate improved analytical tools for product line and channel reporting.
Special projects as assigned to improve business processes and provide value-added analysis.
Other duties, as assigned

Skills:

Excellent systems skills including proficiency with Microsoft Excel is required
Experience with Oracle ESSBASE is an asset
Experience with Oracle or an integrated ERP system is a plus
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization
Results and deadline oriented, strong attention to detail, strong work ethic, ability to identify process improvements, ability and desire to take action
Strong Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills

Qualifications:

3-5 years of experience as a Business Analyst, Financial Analyst, or related role
Hold a Degree or Applied Degree in Business Administration
CPA / CFA candidate or accreditation is an asset

We offer:

A positive work environment with competitive pay and an excellent benefit plan
Opportunity to build a long-term career with upward mobility
Excellent Health and Dental benefits offered for full time employees
COR Certified workplace
Equal opportunity employer

To Apply:
If this career opportunity sounds like the right fit for you, apply online at creativedoor.com with your resume and include your salary expectations. Please add “BUSINESS ANALYST - CORPORATE” to the subject line of all correspondence.

Applications will be accepted until the position has been filled.

COMPANY:Creative Door

Company Description

Creative Door Services carries one of the most extensive garage and overhead door catalogues in Canada. From marvelous residential designs to durable commercial and industrial doors, powerful security systems to openers, gates, and accessories—we source breakthrough products and brands.

When it comes to creating the right result, we mean business. Whether it’s replacement parts, planned maintenance, emergency requests, or repairs, our service is nothing but smart, snappy, and solution-oriented. We stand behind the work we do—always have, and always will.

Each day is different. We might make a small discovery, or a huge advancement. A task might be more tedious than usual, or we might blaze through a creative breakthrough. No matter the challenge, when it comes to garage and overhead doors, we’re always delivering brilliant solutions to our clients. And, Creative Door Services recognizes the remarkable talents we bring, by celebrating our achievements while rewarding our contributions.

From the front lines to our upper management, at Creative Door Service, each team member brings an incomparable level of leadership to the job. That’s what makes a career here so rewarding. Whether it’s in the field or in the office, working on a garage door or tackling a business objective, we’re not afraid to roll up our sleeves, get our hands dirty, and throw ourselves into the task at hand. Our people don’t just pay lip service to hard work—we mean what we say, and we follow through with action.