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CN Financial Partner Network Operations in Homewood, Illinois
At CN, every day brings new and exciting challenges. You can expect an interesting environment where you are part of making sure our business is running optimally and safely―helping keep the economy on track. We provide the kind of paid training and opportunities that long-term careers are built on and we recognize hard workers who strive to make a difference. You will be able to thrive in our close-knit, safety-focused culture working together as ONE TEAM. The careers we offer are meaningful because the work we do matters.
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Job Summary
The Financial Partner is responsible for providing financial oversight for the Network Operations - Mechanical Business Unit (BU). This position provides financial insights to build an improved business model, proactively driving value through informed and insightful decision-making, fostering a culture of cost consciousness, control, simplification, and continuous improvement.
Main Responsibilities
Finance
Budget, forecast and analyze capital and operating expenses
Prepare year-end outlook (YEO) based on actual results and spending trends, and drive cost improvements with support from senior financial partners
Prepare and distribute monthly, quarterly, and yearly reports on expenditures and key performance metrics, including various analysis as required
Monitor, analyze and explain monthly operating results against budget and forecast
Preparation and distribution of financial reports to BU, taxation and Accounting Property
Preparation of financial outlooks and financial forecasts
Manage changes/transfers within the Operating and Capital budgets
Ensure effective controls are in place for SOX and GAAP compliancy
Perform balance sheet account reconciliations
Participate in contract renewals
Manage accrued liabilities in compliance with corporate accounting rules
Prepare business cases, benefits identification and quantification and ROI analysis
Proactively review and implement new processes triggered by new accounting pronouncements and new systems
Working Conditions
The role has standard working conditions with a regular workweek from Monday to Friday and will currently be eligible to participate in our flexible work from home policy. Due to the nature of the role, the incumbent must be able to meet tight deadlines, handle pressure and manage stress.
Requirements
Experience
Finance
Financial Planning experience
Experience in budgeting, forecasting, preparing business cases
Accounting experience in journal entries, account reconciliations, and preparing financial reports
Experience working in a CN business unit*
*Any experience for these above would be considered as an asset
Education/Certification/Designation
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Commerce, or Business
Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA) or working towards*
Charted Professional Accountant (CPA) or working towards*
*Any designation for these above would be considered as an asset
Competencies
Inspires others with impactful communications and adapts to the audience
Applies analytical thinking to make recommendations that pursue sustainable performance
Initiates and drives organizational changes to enable business transformation
Collaborates with key internal stakeholders to enable higher productivity
Shares timely information within and across functions to get things done effectively
Knows the business and stays current with industry trends to elevate expertise
Influences by translating expertise into practical business outcomes
Technical Skills/Knowledge
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
Advanced knowledge of Systems, Applications and Products (SAP), Essbase, business objects
About CN
CN is a world-class transportation leader and trade-enabler. 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. As the only railroad connecting Canada’s Eastern and Western coasts with the Southern tip of the U.S. through a 19,500 mile rail network, CN and its affiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919. CN is committed to programs supporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship. At CN, we work as ONE TEAM, focused on safety, sustainability and our customers, providing operational and supply chain excellence to deliver results
CN is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to fill vacant positions with qualified candidates without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability, assuming an individual can perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation. Only qualified candidates under consideration will be contacted. Please monitor your email on a regular basis, as communication is primarily made through email.
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