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

Job Description:

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.

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.

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