Senior Financial Analyst 12-Month Contract

Company Description

WHO WE ARE 

Indigo is a physical and digital place inspired by and filled with books, ideas, beautifully designed lifestyle products, and the creative people who help make it all happen. We believe in real books, living life fully and generously, being kind to each other and to the environment, and that stories — big and little — connect us. Indigo is our customer's happy place — for joyful moments of discovery and to connect with people who share their passion for reading, their belief in ideas, and their commitment to making the world a better and more beautiful place. 

OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES 

Our Mission is to inspire reading and enrich the lives of booklovers. As such, we believe in the power of people and their stories. We aim to attract top talent, nurture the potential of our employees, and create space for everyone to thrive. Our Guiding Principles are the few key ideas that are meant to influence everything we do, every day. 

• We Will Hire, Inspire, Promote and Retain the Best
• We Will Be Customer Centric
• We Will Be Entrepreneurial
• We Will Be Committed to Caring About Each Other, Our Communities, and Our Environment
• We Will Be Committed to True and Shared Value Creation
• We Will Be Systems Thinking, Data Driven and AI enabled

Job Description

MISSION

Reporting to the Manager, Finance & Accounting, the Senior Financial Analyst is responsible for providing financial accounting support, including analyzing and preparing routine and non-routine accounting journal entries, reconciling general ledger accounts, and supporting other special projects on an as-needed basis.

KEY PERFORMANCE METRICS

• Meet all financial reporting deadlines while keeping quality top of mind to facilitate an effective period end close
• Provide timely response and feedback to internal queries for information and/or assistance
• Policy and practice adherence while ensuring compliance with IFRS reporting requirements
• Strong communication and teamwork skills to enable effective collaboration with cross functional partners

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Functional

• Maintain and prepare certain monthly journal entries; conduct regular reviews of related accounts and conduct structured analyses of data for consolidated results
• Produce and create reports from the accounting system, adhering to processes to ensure accuracy and completeness of records
• Prepare sales tax filings on a timely basis to ensure compliance with federal and provincial reporting requirements
• Diligently maintain full compliance with the company’s internal financial controls
• Participate in financial analysis and discussion of results on a monthly basis
• Provide input in the development of the annual budget
• Challenge the status quo by participating in financial system continuous improvement projects, including the streamlining of business processes and new IT system upgrades or implementations
• Act as an advocate for the customer by placing their expectations and needs at the forefront of all design and decision-making processes
• Ad hoc requests and projects, as assigned

People

• Collaborate with others to drive flexible and iterative solutions, quickly and easily
• Share technical knowledge with others and actively seek to learn from those more knowledgeable than yourself

Cultural

• Model Indigo’s values everything that you do
• Celebrate diversity of thought and have an open mindset
• Take an active role in fostering a culture of continual learning, taking risks without the fear of making mistakes
• Embrace, champion, and influence change through your team and/or the organization

SCOPE

Reports to: Manager, Finance & Accounting

Manager once Removed (MOR): Director, Finance & Accounting

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

Internal:

• Finance
• Internal Audit
• Information Technology
• Procurement
• Supply Chain
• Human Resources
• Loyalty
• Legal
• Real Estate
• Marketing

External:

• Vendors

Qualifications

Work Experience / Education / Certifications

• University degree in Finance, Business or Accounting
• CPA designation or close to obtaining
• 3+ years of experience in similar roles

Competencies / Skills / Attributes

• Working understanding of IFRS reporting framework
• Willingness to take ownership of projects, enabled by strong organizational skills and diligent follow-up on action items
• Ability to prioritize workload and multi-task to complete projects on time
• Effective problem solving and decision-making skills, including an ability to interpret when a problem could exist based on quantitative and/or qualitative indicators
• Ongoing pursuit of thought leadership with a continuous improvement mindset
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Familiarity with SAP is considered an asset

Additional Information

At Indigo, all applications submitted are reviewed in detail by our HR team. In certain aspects of the hiring process artificial intelligence (AI) tools may be used, specifically for screening and assessments. These tools support our team and are used to help bring relevant criteria to the foreground and do not replace human judgment. We are committed to using AI responsibly, fairly, and in compliance with applicable employment and anti-discrimination laws. We regularly review these tools to help prevent bias or discrimination.

At Indigo, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility are core to our values. We integrate these principles into our training, policies, and hiring practices and continuously evolve to reflect the needs of the communities we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and lived experiences, including but not limited to individuals who identify as BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color), members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and persons with disabilities. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at [email protected]

This posting is for a current opportunity within Indigo