Specialist IS Finances

Canadian Pacific (CP) and Kansas City Southern (KCS) are now CPKC. As the only truly North American railway, we are making big moves! Drawing on our strong foundations and heritage, CPKC moves essential goods across our 20,000-mile network to support economic growth throughout Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. Be a part of history as we connect a continent and create exciting career opportunities across our new transnational network. Visit cpkcr.com to learn about the CPKC advantage, our purpose and culture.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

The purpose of this position is to serve as the single point of contact for all IS workforce and financial planning as it relates to OPEX; enabling the department to forecast and control the cost of providing IS services to the company – supporting CIO and direct reports.

This position leads the development of the IS budget under direction from the Manager, IS Finances, guides ongoing adjustments to the spending forecast, performs monthly variance and trend analysis with interpretation. 

This is a 1 year Fixed Term Position

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Develops processes for financial planning and analysis for the provision of IS services
• Monitors and runs the IS budget for OPEX
• Calculates and communicates on the costs associated with providing IS services and Key Performance Measures
• Performs complex analysis work, develop and implement these methods and procedures for improved workflow or processes, provide staff utilization/resource planning
• Identifies areas where workforce budget; project deliver schedule and overall IS budget are not aligned for success. This role works with budget owners and Manager, IS Finances
• Liaise between IS, Finance, HR, and other business divisions as the need arises

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or similar field
• Accounting designation considered an asset
• Working knowledge of SAP systems
• Investment reporting
• Cost benefit analysis
• Asset management for IT

WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER:

• Free Gym
• Free Parking

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

As an employer with North American presence, the possibility does exist that the location of your position may be changed based on organizational requirements.

Background Investigation:

The successful candidate will need to successfully complete the following clearances:       

• Criminal history check
• Reference check

Management Conductor Program:

Becoming a qualified conductor or locomotive engineer is the single best way for a management employee to learn the business at CPKC. You may be required to obtain a certification or to maintain your current certification/qualification as a conductor or locomotive engineer.

CPKC is an employment equity employer committed to the principles of employment equity and inclusion. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply including women, Black, Indigenous, People of Colour (BIPOC), members of the LGBTQ+ community, and people with disabilities. Accommodations for the job application process can be provided, as appropriate, upon request. All applicant information will be managed in accordance with the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).  

• Req ID: 103245
• Department: Information Services
• Job Type: Fixed Term
• Position Type: Non-Union
• Location: Calgary, Alberta
• Country: Canada
• % of Travel: 0-10%
• # of Positions: 1
• Job Grade: 4
• Job Available to: Internal & External

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