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Financial & Strategic Planning-CA Req Id: 1176 Job Location: Montreal - QC Business Unit: Finance Highest Level Division: Financial Planning Posting Start Date: 10/19/26 Posting End Date: 11/02/26 French/English Bilingual Requirement: You will also be eligible to an annual bonus, employee share investment program (ESIP), Pension, Benefits and other perks. We believe in succeeding together—by fostering inclusivity and collaboration, we sustainably deliver exceptional results for our customers. The incumbent is responsible for developing, updating and communicating forecasted financial statements, producing entity-level splits of forecast for Taxation, and determining actual and expected Return on Investments (ROIs).

The incumbent facilitates discussions with senior leaders including the Vice-President (VP) Financial Planning (FP), Vice-President Treasury, Assistant Vice-President (AVP), Investor Relations, and Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Develop consolidated income statements, balance sheets and cash flow statements including incorporate operating, investing, financing, and shareholder return plans and targets Craft key deliverables of the business plan, including annual management bonus targets and long-term incentive plan (LTIP) targets asset or equity) into the Plan Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) income and selected cash flow items are split among the different tax jurisdictions on a legal entity basis S. subsidiaries and consolidation levels in support of internal financing and tax planning Act as expert on CN's Profit and Loss (PandL), including revenues, operating expenses, net income, operating ratio, and Earnings per Share (EPS) and execute ad hoc analyses Free Cash Flow Budget,



Forecasting and Monitoring Liaise with Treasury to ensure consistency of forecasts Process Improvement Leverage technology and competitive insight for continuous improvement with the creation of enhanced forecasting tools, process designs, and data visualizations Validate information and improve quality to remain relevant and add value Determine expected and actual targets in relation to annual bonus and Performance Share Units (PSU) incentive plans Adjust ROIs for Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (AOCI), one-time charges for tax enactments, and accounting changes Ensure adjustments reflect Pension adjustments and other items beyond the control of management The role has standard working conditions in an office environment with a regular workweek from Monday to Friday and is eligible to participate in CN's hybrid work model. Minimum of 7 - 10 years in a finance or accounting role Experience with systems, Board material preparation, ad hoc financial analysis Experience building financial data models to extract, condense and analyze various financial items Candidates with an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered.

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration/Commerce Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Master Degree in Business Administration (MBA)* Candidates with equivalent practical experience, education, or training will be considered. Any requirement marked with () will be considered an asset (not mandatory).



Depth of analysis Planning Technical Skills/Knowledge Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting and cost control principles including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and regulations Knowledge of modelling and advanced Excel skills Knowledge of relevant systems such as Systems Applications and Products (SAP), Essbase and Business Warehouse (BW), Power Business Intelligence (BI), Tableau* Any requirement marked with () will be considered an asset (not mandatory). About CN CN is a premium railroad that sustainably generates value for our customers, shareholders, employees, and stakeholders with an unwavering commitment to safety and service.

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. CN's network connects Canada’s Eastern and Western coasts with the U.South through an 18,800-mile rail network. CN and its affiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919.

CN powers the North American economy and is committed to programs supporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship. At CN, we are dedicated to building North America's safest, most inclusive and sustainable railroad, which includes reflecting the communities in which we operate. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations), please get in touch with our team at [email protected].

As an equal chance employer, qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.

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