Senior Financial Analyst, FP&A Supply Chain Finance (Transportation & Inventory)

Location: Markham, Ontario

Job Description:

Position:  Senior Financial Analyst, FP&A Supply Chain Finance

Type: Full-Time | Permanent | Hybrid

Location: Markham, ON 

Reports to: Senior Manager Financial Planning & Analysis - Supply Chain

About Us: 

Pet Valu is Canada’s leading pet specialty retailer, dedicated to strengthening the bond between dedicated pet lovers and their pets. With 50 years of animal care expertise, we operate over 800 stores across Canada under several banners, including Pet Valu, Bosley’s, Total Pet, Paulmac's Pet, Tisol & Chico. Guided by our mission to deliver products, care, expertise, and memorable moments, Pet Valu is a place where people build meaningful careers while making a positive impact on pets and communities.

The Senior Financial Analyst, FP&A Supply Chain is responsible for providing financial planning, analysis, and decision support for Transportation and Inventory across the supply chain network. This role partners closely with Transportation, Logistics, Inventory Management, Operations, and FP&A teams to drive cost optimization, improve forecast accuracy, and support strategic initiatives that enhance service levels and working capital performance.

Key Responsibilities

Transportation Finance

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and month-end reporting for:
  • Outbound transportation (Fleet and 3PL transportation costs)
  • Inbound freight
  • eCommerce delivery expenses
  • Fuel surcharge (FSC) tracking and analysis
• Monitor transportation cost trends and identify risks and opportunities.
• Provide visibility into transportation KPI and savings initiatives
• Analyze transportation rates, volumes, shipment mix, and costs metrics.
• Support transportation network optimization initiatives through financial modeling and business case development.

Inventory Finance

• Support inventory planning and financial forecasting processes.
• Monitor inventory levels, turns, aging inventory, excess and obsolete inventory, and inventory carrying costs.
• Analyze financial impacts related to new product launches, promotional activities, and clearance programs.
• Develop insights on inventory risks and opportunities and recommend corrective actions.

Planning, Forecasting & Reporting

• Lead monthly forecast updates and annual budget processes for transportation and inventory-related expenses.
• Prepare variance analyses and present key drivers, risks, and opportunities to Supply Chain leadership.
• Maintain and enhance financial models to support expense forecasting and scenario planning.
• Develop management reporting and KPI dashboards.

Business Partnering

• Partner with Transportation, Logistics, and Inventory leaders to support operational and strategic decision-making.
• Translate operational metrics into financial impacts and actionable recommendations.
• Support cross-functional projects, including inventory optimization initiatives, and supply chain transformation programs.

Process Improvement & Analytics

• Improve forecasting methodologies and reporting processes.
• Leverage Power BI, Excel, and ERP systems to automate reporting and generate insights.
• Ensure data integrity and consistency across financial and operational reporting.

Qualifications:

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Supply Chain or related field.
• Master’s degree or CPA would be an asset

Experience

• 3-5+ years of FP&A, finance, accounting, or supply chain finance experience.
• Experience supporting transportation, logistics, inventory, or supply chain operations preferred.
• Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and variance analysis experience.

Technical Skills

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with Power BI and financial reporting tools.
• Experience with ERP systems (D365, SAP, Oracle, or similar).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Strong understanding of data and financials
• Strong communication and story-telling skills

Compensation:

 The targeted salary range for this position is $90,000-$100,000 annually. The final offer will be based on factors such as market location, relevant skills, experience and internal equity. 

Ready to join the team?

We’re looking for passionate people who bring strong skills and live our core values of safety, compassion, expertise, and efficiency every day. If you’re energized by doing meaningful work, taking pride in what you deliver, and making a real impact for pets, people, and communities, you’ll feel right at home here. Join us and build a career where purpose, care, and excellence come together - because love lives here™. 

Why work for us? 

 At Pet Valu, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re passionate about creating an environment where you feel supported, included, and empowered to grow - both personally and professionally. Some of the perks of working with us include:

• Hybrid, Flexible Work Options 

• Comprehensive health and dental benefits 

• Employee Share Purchase Plan with company matching 

• Learning and Development support tailored to you 

• An inclusive, collaborative culture where your voice matters

• Fun company events that keep us connected 

• Preferred rates for car rentals, hotels, phone plans and gym discounts 

• Generous employee discounts on our products 

Pet Valu is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusion and accessibility. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). 

At Pet Valu, we are committed to transparency and fairness in our hiring practices. This posting is for an existing vacancy. Pet Valu may use AI enabled technology to assist in the recruitment process for positions. The use of AI helps us ensure we are providing an equitable and streamlined recruitment experience for all applicants. While AI tools support our recruitment process, all decisions throughout the process are made exclusively by Pet Valu’s hiring team. At no stage does AI determine recruitment outcomes.