New Graduate Finance Associate Analyst Rotational Program – Canadian Tire – Toronto, ON

Canadian Tire Corporation is opening the door to a career-defining opportunity for recent graduates with a passion for finance. The Finance Associate Analyst (FAA) New Graduate Rotational Program — with a 2027 start date — is a structured, two-year program based in Toronto, Ontario that gives emerging finance talent hands-on exposure across multiple disciplines within one of Canada’s most recognized retail organizations.

This isn’t a desk-bound entry-level job — it’s a deliberate, growth-focused program designed to build well-rounded finance professionals. Over two years, you’ll complete two 12-month rotations within Canadian Tire’s diverse finance department, working on real projects that span data analytics, financial planning and analysis, treasury, internal audit, and more. The role is primarily on-site in Toronto, with four days per week in the office and one day working from home.

About the Role: Finance Associate Analyst – New Graduate Program

The FAA Rotational Program is built to give you a comprehensive understanding of Canadian Tire’s business while deepening your financial acumen. Depending on your rotations, you could be contributing to cost-benefit analyses, performance reporting, forecasting models, risk assessment activities, or cross-functional financial planning initiatives. Each rotation is designed to challenge you and expand your skillset in a meaningful way.

You’ll be working alongside experienced finance professionals in a collaborative environment that values continuous improvement, agility, and innovation. Canadian Tire is committed to setting measurable goals that align with business objectives, ensuring your learning is purposeful and tied to real outcomes. The program also includes ongoing engagement with student employees and relationship-building opportunities throughout your journey.

Benefits and Salary

Canadian Tire offers a broadband salary range of $53,000 to $88,000, with a typical hiring range between $53,000 and $70,000 for this role. Final compensation depends on experience, internal equity, and industry benchmarks. In addition to competitive pay, the company provides a comprehensive benefits package, retirement programs, performance incentives, continuing education programs, career growth opportunities, and product discounts. Eligible employees also have access to $5,000 per year in mental health benefits, the Triangle Learning Academy, Canadian Tire Profit Sharing, and an enhanced flex benefits program designed to support total well-being.

Responsibilities

As an FAA rotational analyst, your day-to-day work will vary depending on which area of the finance department you’re placed in, but the common thread is meaningful, impact-driven financial work. Each rotation is designed to build foundational knowledge while exposing you to the breadth of Canadian Tire’s financial operations — from strategic planning to external reporting.

• Conduct data analytics to support financial decision-making and business performance reviews
• Develop and maintain performance reporting tools and dashboards for cross-functional use
• Support financial planning, forecasting, and analysis activities in collaboration with senior finance professionals
• Perform cost-benefit analyses to inform strategic and operational decisions
• Assist with risk assessment activities across various finance functions including Internal Audit and Treasury
• Extract and manipulate large data sets from relational databases to support reporting and analysis
• Collaborate cross-functionally with stakeholders across the business to move financial initiatives forward
• Explore and apply AI tools and emerging technologies to improve how financial work gets done

Requirements / Skills

Canadian Tire is looking for graduates who are analytically minded, collaborative, and genuinely curious about finance in a data-driven, fast-paced retail environment. The ideal candidate is someone who combines technical proficiency with the interpersonal skills needed to work across multiple teams and stakeholder groups effectively.

• Expected graduation of December 2026 or Spring 2027 (undergraduate degree in Business, Commerce, Mathematics, Economics, or Management Analytics)
• Passion for accounting, financial planning, analysis, and reporting
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with experience working in analytical, data-driven environments
• Experience extracting and manipulating data from relational databases (previous finance experience is an asset)
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze and visualize data for continuous improvement
• Comfort with ambiguity and change, including the ability to take calculated risks and adapt in a rapidly evolving environment
• Collaborative and influential communication skills with the ability to build relationships across diverse stakeholder groups
• Interest in AI and emerging tools as a means to improve workflows and outcomes

Mandatory: Applicants must attach an unofficial transcript to their application. Applications submitted without a transcript will not be considered.

How to Apply

To apply, use the official link below to submit your application through Canadian Tire’s careers portal. Ensure your resume and unofficial transcript are ready before you begin the application process, as the transcript is a mandatory requirement.

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