Financial Controlling Specialist – Maternity Leave contract

If you make hearts beat faster, your own has to be in the right place. Financial Controlling Specialist – Maternity Leave contract Code number: PCCA-D-1594216429-E Entry level: Professionals Location: Toronto Organization: Porsche Cars Canada Tasks The primary purpose of this position is to improve financial analysis and cost controls within the organization. The ideal candidate will work with the various departments to facilitate the implementation of control and review procedures with a view to improve efficiencies in the company. The Financial Controlling Specialist will be able to do financial modelling to evaluate cost drivers and trends in Sales, After Sales and Marketing functions and provide meaningful insight into operational challenges using infographics, dashboards and other visualization tools. Develops and administers production of monthly margin controlling and analysis reports and dashboards and ensures appropriate submission to senior management in the areas of: New Car Sales Company Car Sales After Sales (Parts, Tequipment, and Porsche Drivers Selection) Marketing and Fixed Costs spending Reviews existing controls, provides recommendations and support for the implementation of additional financial controls across the organization. Prepares detailed reports and presentations to management which identified trend analysis, opportunities for improved efficiencies, risk identification and mitigation analysis and other significant contributions to operational improvements with decisive action plans. Assists various departments with: Monthly budget tracking and resolution of P&L inquiries Preparation of ad hoc financial modelling analysis Annual budget preparation back up data for same Collects operational data and provides thorough analysis of account balances to identify cost drivers and budget variances. Reconciles transactions by comparing and correcting data. Assists in the budget & reforecasting process. Assists with the preparation and review of routine and one-off reporting requests from head office. Performs occasional financial data entry and provides report extraction in an SAP environment. Supports and provides preliminary financial review and analysis of significant procurement projects. Recommends actions by analyzing and interpreting data and making comparative analyses; studying proposed changes in methods and materials. Performs regular training of Invoice processing platform and other financial tools Supports dealer and vendor inquiries on finance topics Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related projects as needed. Qualifications Education: Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, and/or appropriate post-university qualifications in Financial Accounting, Financial Analysis, Cost Accounting, Controlling, Audit or Financial Consulting. Experience (Job and Industry): 3 to 5 years of progressive experience in a Financial Analyst role. Strong strategic and analytical skills required. Automotive industry experience with an understanding of Importer functions preferred. Skills and Competencies: Ability to multi-task, handle multiple priorities and make decisions independently. Organized and detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy. Accounting/GAAP knowledge required. Understanding of Porsche Product portfolio and luxury & sports car competitive environment. Familiarity with SAP a significant asset. Advanced experience with standard MS Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.). German language skills are an asset, but not required. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, strong analytical and problem solving abilities Planning and organization - time management skills to meet deadlines. Teamwork and interpersonal skills - ability to interact with of all levels of a multi-cultural organization. Apply now at:https://career5.successfactors.eu/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=7800&company=porschecar