Financial Analyst, Store Design & Renewal – Canadian Tire – Toronto, ON

Canadian Tire Corporation is one of Canada’s most recognized retail institutions, and their Toronto-based finance team is looking for a Financial Analyst, Store Design & Renewal to join their ranks. If you have a passion for financial planning, forecasting, and business partnering within a dynamic, project-driven environment, this could be the right move for your career.

This role sits at the intersection of finance and retail operations, supporting Store Design, Concept Renewal, Fixture Procurement, Point-of-Purchase (POP) Line Review, and In-store Marketing teams. You’ll be the financial backbone that keeps spending on track, reporting accurate, and decision-making grounded in real data.

About the Role: Financial Analyst, Store Design & Renewal

As a Financial Analyst at Canadian Tire, you’ll take ownership of annual budgeting, reforecasting, variance analysis, and spend reporting across multiple teams and programs. Your work will directly influence how capital and operating dollars are managed across in-store renewal initiatives — giving you meaningful exposure to large-scale retail projects.

You’ll also manage Dealer credits, volume rebates, and POP-related recoveries, requiring a high degree of financial discipline and attention to detail. Working cross-functionally with Procurement, Marketing, and Finance stakeholders, you’ll be expected to communicate complex financial data clearly and confidently to non-finance partners.

Benefits and Salary

The typical hiring range for this role is $44,000 – $73,000 CAD annually, with final compensation depending on experience, skills, and market factors. Canadian Tire offers a comprehensive benefits and retirement program, performance incentives, continuing education support, and mental health benefits of up to $5,000 per year for eligible employees and their families. Additional perks include store discounts, Canadian Tire Profit Sharing, career growth opportunities, and access to the Triangle Learning Academy.

Responsibilities

The Financial Analyst, Store Design & Renewal plays a hands-on role in keeping multiple teams financially aligned throughout the year. From budget preparation and monthly close processes to tracking individual project spend and supporting business case development, this position covers a broad and impactful scope of financial work.

• Support annual budgeting for Store Design & Renewal, including operating, marketing, and Merch & Owned Brands budgets
• Manage reforecasting activities throughout the year by analyzing actuals, identifying variances, and updating forecasts accordingly
• Lead year/month-end processes, including preparation and validation of accruals to ensure accurate period-end reporting
• Perform variance analysis between budget, forecast, and actuals, and communicate key drivers to stakeholders
• Produce spend reports for leadership, tracking YTD spend, forecasted outlook, and remaining budget by program and initiative
• Develop project-level financial tracking monitoring budgets, commitments, invoices, and forecasts for active projects
• Track and reconcile volume rebates related to POP, ensuring accurate accrual and recovery of rebate funds
• Manage Dealer credits related to Store Design & Renewal, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with approved funding agreements
• Support business cases and scenario analysis for new initiatives and design programs
• Contribute to automation and standardization of financial reporting processes to improve efficiency and accuracy

Requirements / Skills

This role is best suited to a detail-oriented finance professional who thrives in a multi-stakeholder environment and is comfortable juggling competing priorities. Canadian Tire values candidates who bring both technical financial expertise and strong communication skills — someone who can translate numbers into meaningful business insights.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field
• 3–6 years of experience in financial analysis, FP&A, or business finance
• CPA designation (or actively in progress)
• Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, accruals, and variance analysis
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with financial systems, reporting tools, or Power BI is an asset
• Experience with project-based financial tracking in multi-stakeholder environments
• Clear communicator with the ability to explain financial concepts to non-finance partners
• Proactive, analytical mindset with an interest in continuous improvement and process automation

How to Apply

To apply for this Financial Analyst position at Canadian Tire in Toronto, use the link below to access the official job posting. Make sure your resume is up to date and tailored to reflect your FP&A experience before submitting.

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