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We are currently looking for a Financial Analyst 1 – Data & Analytics to join our team at our head office located in Mississauga, ON. 

The successful candidate will play a key role in enhancing Nissan Canada’s vehicle profitability insights by combining financial analysis with data science techniques. This role supports COP/CMP-I analytics, forecasting, and decision-making through advanced modeling, automation, and data-driven insights, enabling more predictive and actionable business outcomes.

A Day in the Life:    
•    Own and enhance COP (Consolidated Operating Profit) & CMP-I (Consolidated Marginal Profit minus Incentives) analytics through data-driven models and automated reporting 
•    Develop and maintain advanced analytical tools and dashboards to track product profitability trends (monthly & quarterly), leveraging Power BI, Python, or similar tools 
•    Perform predictive and diagnostic analytics (trend analysis, variance decomposition, scenario modeling) to identify key drivers of profitability 
•    Support cross-functional teams by translating complex data into clear, actionable business insights, including pricing strategy and incentive effectiveness 
•    Contribute to pricing and new model analysis, integrating financial modeling with market, sales, and incentive data to optimize CMP-I outcomes 
•    Support forecasting and budgeting processes by incorporating data models (e.g., regression, sensitivity analysis) into CMP-I and COP projections 
•    Drive automation and process improvements, reducing manual effort and increasing data accuracy and consistency 
•    Partner with IT and business teams to improve data availability, data quality, and governance across financial and operational datasets 
•    Support MTP and C&I initiatives using scenario simulations and advanced analytics to validate financial impacts

Who We’re Looking for:

Required:

• 2–3 years of experience in finance, analytics, business intelligence, or data science-related roles
• 4 year University degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting or other
• Strong foundation in financial analysis, forecasting, and business planning, combined with analytical and problem-solving skills
• Advanced technical skills:
• Excel (advanced modeling) - mandatory
• Power BI (dashboarding & visualization) - mandatory
• Exposure to Python, SQL, or other data analytics tools is strongly preferred
• Experience with enterprise systems (SAP, Hyperion, or similar) and large datasets
• Ability to apply data science techniques (trend modeling, scenario analysis, basic predictive analytics) in a business context

Desired:

• Strong communication skills—able to translate data insights into clear narratives for non-technical stakeholders
• Self-starter with a continuous improvement mindset and interest in digital transformation and automation

Excited about this role? Submit your application today!

What You’ll Look Forward to at Nissan:

Career Growth and Continuous Learning Opportunities: Benefit from diverse career paths, cross-departmental moves, and innovative learning platforms. Enhance your skills through seminars, leadership training, and tuition reimbursement programs, all while playing a vital role in shaping the future of transportation. From day one, you'll have the support to tackle challenges and contribute to impactful solutions across our organization.

Rewards: Be supported with a Comprehensive Benefits Package, including medical, mental health, parental leave, retirement savings & unique Nissan perks, including discounts on lease vehicles as part of our Employee Lease Program and a Vehicle Purchase Program (VPP).

All employment is contingent upon successful completion of background screenings in accordance with Nissan policies and as permitted by applicable statutes and regulations.

It is Nissan’s policy to provide Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, gender, military status, disability, or any other status protected by law. Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in Canada and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire.

NISSAN FOR EVERYONE

People are our most valuable assets, and diversity and inclusion are the key to maximizing the power of each individual member of our team.  When everyone belongs, the power of NISSAN is undeniable.  Our Corporate Diversity Initiative aims to improve business results by ensuring that our workplace and core businesses meet the unique needs of our employees and customer base.

Nissan is committed to creating a culture where everyone belongs and employees, customers, and partners feel respected, valued, and heard.  We have over 10 Business Synergy Teams (BSTs) across the U.S. and Canada that connect employees – with shared characteristics or interests – build allies, and foster a company culture where all employees feel supported and included.

Nissan also values inclusion in all areas of our business as we strive to mirror the diversity of our customer base and the communities where we do business. We are committed to procuring innovative goods and services, retailing our products and communicating from a diverse perspective which will help us continue to offer our customers competitively designed, market-driven products.

Join us as we carry our commitment to diversity and inclusion into the future.

Salary Range:

This compensation range represents the minimum to midpoint base salary rates at Nissan for jobs assigned to this particular grade level. Please note that an employee’s base salary may occasionally be set above the midpoint of the salary band for this grade level, in recognition of the employee’s unique skills, work experience, education, work location, or market conditions. Compensation decisions also consider internal equity and comparisons with the base salary rates of other employees with similar backgrounds working in comparable roles. Note: Bonus, benefits, and other forms of variable compensation are not included in the base-salary range shown above.