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　　Canadian National Railway Company (CN) is looking for a highly motivated person to fulfill a full-time (40h/week) Intern, Financial Planning position in Edmonton, AB from May - August 2024.

　　Job Summary

　　The Intern, Financial Planning is responsible for assisting Financial Partners in their responsibilities of supporting Transportation, Mechanical, Engineering, or Corporate functions through technological investments. Moreover, the position supports Financial Partners in their day-to-day responsibilities for planning, implementing, monitoring, managing, and controlling all financial activities related to the Technology function. Critical outcomes include supporting the leadership team with key financial insights and operational analytics. The incumbent has the opportunity to develop business acumen and skillsets for the elaboration of business cases driving CN's agenda, as well as value through informed and insightful decision-making and investment prioritization. The role is performed within a team of 9 trusted Financial Advisors supporting the Technology strategy and agenda with a focus on modernization, automation, and digitization in order to bring CN to the next level of scheduled railroading, accelerate business agility, generate value, and drive growth.

　　Major Responsibilities

　　Participate in the budgeting and planning process to be aligned with business needs, as well as communicated adequately with each budget ownerEnsure management reporting and financial management processes are accurate and relevant to business, as well as drive business performanceManage financial impact of projects including the preparation of a business case, monitoring the project scope, timeline, budget, benefits, and explaining the variancesEnsure compliance to controls and good governance are in place and apply CN's best practices continueParticipate in processes improvement and optimization initiatives to deliver cost savings and efficiency gains.

　　Requirements

　　Fluently bilingual both written and verbal (English, French)Inspires through impactful communicationSolves problems using analytical thinkingPlanning and organization skillsMakes informed and timely decisionsTracks metrics and is accountableKnowledge of Microsoft Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)Experience in data analytics and reporting

　　Education

　　Working towards or having completed a Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting

　　Any experience/education/skills/knowledge for these above would be considered as an asset

　　About CN

　　CN is a world-class transportation leader and trade-enabler. Essential to the economy, to the customers, and to the communities it serves, CN safely transports more than 300 million tons of natural resources, manufactured products, and finished goods throughout North America every year. As the only railroad connecting Canada's Eastern and Western coasts with the Southern tip of the U.S. through a 19,500 mile rail network, CN and its affiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919. CN is committed to programs supporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship. At CN, we work as ONE TEAM, focused on safety, sustainability and our customers, providing operational and supply chain excellence to deliver results.

　　CN is an employment equity employer and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Please monitor your email on a regular basis, as communication is primarily made through email.