Senior Financial Analyst
Oakville, ON
Finance – Financial Data & Analytics /
Permanent - Full Time /
Hybrid
Who we are:
Geotab ® is a global leader in IoT and connected transportation and certified “Great Place to Work™.” We are a company of diverse and talented individuals who work together to help businesses grow and succeed, and increase the safety and sustainability of our communities.
Geotab is advancing security, connecting commercial vehicles to the internet and providing web-based analytics to help customers better manage their fleets. Geotab’s open platform and Geotab Marketplace ®, offering hundreds of third-party solution options, allows both small and large businesses to automate operations by integrating vehicle data with their other data assets. Processing billions of data points a day, Geotab leverages data analytics and machine learning to improve productivity, optimize fleets through the reduction of fuel consumption, enhance driver safety and achieve strong compliance to regulatory changes.
Our team is growing and we’re looking for people who follow their passion, think differently and want to make an impact. Ours is a fast paced, ever changing environment. Geotabbers accept that challenge and are willing to take on new tasks and activities - ones that may not always be described in the initial job description. Join us for a fulfilling career with opportunities to innovate, great benefits, and our fun and inclusive work culture. Reach your full potential with Geotab. To see what it’s like to be a Geotabber, check out our blog and follow us @InsideGeotab on Instagram. Join our talent network to learn more about job opportunities and company news.
Who you are:
We are always looking for amazing talent who can contribute to our growth and deliver results! Geotab is seeking a Financial Data Analyst who will gather, analyze, and interpret financial data to support informed decision-making across the organization. You will mine financial data, develop Power BI reports and effectively communicate their findings and suggest possible solutions. If you love technology, and are keen to join an industry leader — we would love to hear from you!
What you’ll do:
As a Financial Data Analyst, your key area of responsibility will be identifying trends, patterns, and anomalies in financial information to provide insights that help stakeholders understand the financial health of the company, assess risks, and identify opportunities for growth and optimization. You will play a crucial role in reporting to drive financial performance management. You will need to work closely with Geotab’s Operations, Sales, Legal and Compliance teams. To be successful in this role, you will be a self-starter with excellent written and verbal communication skills, business acumen, and have strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills. In addition, the successful candidate will have strong analytical skills with the ability to problem-solve.
How you’ll make an impact:
- Monitor analytics and metrics results and deliver regular monthly reports to stakeholders including AVP Financial Analysis, CFO and the sales organization.
- Develop and maintain Financial Models for Budgeting and Forecasting.
- Create and manage financial models to support budgeting and forecasting processes, collaborating with cross-functional teams to refine assumptions.
- Write and Optimize SQL Queries. Craft and optimize complex SQL queries for efficient data retrieval and analysis, supporting financial reporting and decision-making processes. Identify efficiencies within processes using advanced analytical tools and techniques to streamline operations and enhance decision-making capabilities.
- Automate Routine Tasks. Identify opportunities for automation and develop scripts or workflows to streamline routine tasks, improving overall operational efficiency.
- Provide analysis and develop financial models as required to assess Geotab financial performance. Build and maintain financial models for Scenario Analysis, sensitivity analysis, and decision support to guide strategic financial planning.
- Enhance data quality of data housed in GBQ tables owned by the FDA team - regular process review/ audits.
- Working with other data teams within Geotab, adhere to and support approved policies and procedures for the collection and analysis of data.
- Data Visualization (Create visualizations to effectively communicate data insights to both technical and non-technical stakeholders), Predictive Modeling (Build predictive models to forecast future trends, outcomes, or behavior based on historical data), and Time Series Analysis (Analyze time-dependent data to identify patterns, trends, and seasonality).
- Working knowledge of Machine Learning Model Development, and Model Evaluation and Validation.
- Ad-Hoc Financial Analysis. Respond to ad-hoc requests for financial analysis, providing timely and insightful reports to support decision-making across the organization.
- Drive actions through to increase gross margin and profitability.
What you’ll bring to this role:
- 5+ years experience as a Financial Data Analyst or similar role.
- Post-Secondary Diploma/Degree in Business, Commerce, or a related field.
- SQL, Google Big Query, Google sheets and Python.
- Power BI and data visualization.
- Data modeling, data mining, data and business analysis skills.
- Critical-thinking and problem-solving.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal relationship building skills.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to problem solve to well-judged decisions.
- A strong team-player with the ability to engage with all levels of the organization.
- Technical competence using software programs, including, but not limited to, Google Suite for business (Sheets, Docs, Slides).
If you got this far, we hope you're feeling excited about this role! Even if you don't feel you meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply.
Please note: Geotab does not accept agency resumes and is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Please do not forward resumes to Geotab employees.
Why job seekers choose Geotab:
Flex working arrangements
Home office reimbursement program
Baby bonus & parental leave top up program
Online learning and networking opportunities
Electric vehicle purchase incentive program
Competitive medical and dental benefits
Retirement savings program
*The above are offered to full-time permanent employees only
How we work:
At Geotab, we have adopted a flexible first working model in that we have systems, functions, programs and policies in place to support both in-person and virtual work. However, you are welcomed and encouraged to come into our beautiful, safe, clean offices as often as you like. When working from home, you are required to have a reliable internet connection with at least 50mb DL/10mb UL. Virtual work is supported with cloud-based applications, collaboration tools and asynchronous working. The health and safety of employees are a top priority. We encourage work-life balance and keep the Geotab culture going strong with online social events, chat rooms and gatherings. Join us and help reshape the future of technology!
We believe that ensuring diversity is fundamental to our future growth and progress and is an integral part of our business. We believe that success happens where new ideas can flourish – in an environment that is rich in diversity and a place where people from various backgrounds can work together. Geotab encourages applications from all qualified individuals. We are committed to accommodating people with disabilities during the recruitment and assessment processes and when people are hired. We will ensure the accessibility needs of employees with disabilities are taken into account as part of performance management, career development, training and redeployment processes. If you require accommodation at any stage of the application process or want more information about our diversity and inclusion as well as accommodation policies and practices, please contact us at careers@geotab.com. Click here to learn more about what happens with your personal data.
