Specialist Business Planning

Calgary, AB
Permanent
Full-time

7 days ago

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Accept CloseSearch JobsSearch JobsJob DescriptionApply nowStartPlease wait...Specialist Business PlanningPosting Start Date: 4/8/26Join CPKC, North America's first transnational railroad connecting U.S., Canada, and Mexico, where your career drives progress and safety is paramount. We connect communities, fuel economic growth, and provide meaningful work in a culture that values diversity, accountability, and pride. With opportunities for training, development, and advancement, you're not just building a career-you're part of something bigger. Together, we move goods, connect people, and create lasting change. Your future starts here.PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:The Specialist, Business Planning is responsible for day-to-day budgeting, monitoring, and reporting of key financial metrics in support of the Real Estate and Development team. The primary mandate of the role is to compile and deliver effective reporting related to Real Estate revenue targets and agreement renewals, as well as Industrial Development capital and expense projects, including agreement renewals. The secondary mandate is to support the establishment of performance targets, monitor forecasted outcomes, and identify and communicate variances from plan.POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Support the creation of project budgets and schedules, ensuring appropriate processes are established to monitor progress and report results
Support the development of real estate revenue plans, monitor results, and prepare ongoing financial and performance reporting
Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual reconciliations of revenue, capital, and expense accounts
Gather and maintain key information for Real Estate and Industrial Development agreements
Perform SAP, BPC, and Excel data entry, including responding to time-sensitive reporting and data requests
Provide data from SAP and planning reports to support business requirements.
Coach or train team members on basic SAP functionality as required
Coordinate with internal stakeholders to compile the status of real estate initiatives and development projects
Maintain rolling forecast reporting, communicating performance and variances against established targets
Maintain a working knowledge of best practices related to monitoring and reporting project and revenue performance
Support recruitment, onboarding, management, training, and development of team personnel to ensure continuous coverage, manage a dynamic workload, and drive continuous improvement

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Post-secondary education in Business, Accounting, Finance, Engineering, or Project Management is considered a strong asset
Minimum 5 years of combined experience in one or more of the following areas: financial planning, accounting, engineering, project management, project controls, construction, and railway operations
Strong negotiation and conflict management skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and align on common objectives
Solid understanding of financial analysis processes and tools, including accounting treatment, reconciliations, accruals, investment analysis, commercial terms, and operating margins
Proficiency in SAP, BPC, and Excel, including accurate data entry, data queries, and analysis of large data sets
Understanding of portfolio-level project delivery tools and processes, including scoping, estimating, scheduling, and budgeting techniques and software
Ability to set priorities, manage deadlines, and deliver work efficiently and effectively in a dynamic environment

WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER:

Flexible and competitive benefits package
Competitive company pension and/or retirement plans
Employee share purchase plan
Performance incentive plan
Annual fitness subsidy
Part-time studies program

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:Background Investigation

Criminal history check
Education verification
Professional references

BECOMING A RAILROADER:As an employee with a North American presence, the possibility does exist that the location of your position may be changed based on organizational requirements.Management Conductor ProgramBecoming 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.CULTURE OF INCLUSION:For our U.S. applicants, CPKC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, inclusive of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For Canadian applicants 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 Color (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).

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