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CN · 3 weeks ago

Intern, Financial Planning (Network Operations)- EN

positionEdmonton, Alberta, Canada
timeInternship
remoteOnsite
seniorityIntern
workcardStart in 2026 Spring

CN is a premium railroad committed to safety and service, playing a vital role in the North American economy. The Financial Intern will provide financial oversight for the Network Operations Business Unit, assisting in budgeting, forecasting, and analyzing expenses to drive informed decision-making and cost improvements.

Public TransportationRailroadTransportation

Responsibilities

Assist in budgeting, forecasting and analyzing capital and operating expenses
Prepare year-end outlook (YEO) based on actual results and spending trends, and drive cost improvements with support from senior financial partners
Prepare and distribute monthly, quarterly, and yearly reports on expenditures and key performance metrics, including various analysis as required
Monitor, analyze and explain monthly operating results against budget and forecast
Preparation and distribution of financial reports to BU, taxation and Accounting Property
Preparation of financial outlooks and financial forecasts
Assist in management of accrued liabilities in compliance with corporate accounting rules
Prepare business cases, benefits identification and quantification and ROI analysis

Qualification

BudgetingForecastingFinancial ReportingSAPMicrosoft SuiteAnalytical ThinkingBusiness KnowledgeChange ManagementCommunication SkillsCollaboration

Required

Experience in budgeting, forecasting, preparing business cases and productivity reports
Accounting experience in journal entries, account reconciliations, and preparing financial reports
Experience working in a CN business unit
Inspires others with impactful communications and adapts to the audience
Applies analytical thinking to make recommendations that pursue sustainable performance
Initiates and drives organizational changes to enable business transformation
Collaborates with key internal stakeholders to enable higher productivity
Shares timely information within and across functions to get things done effectively
Knows the business and stays current with industry trends to elevate expertise
Influences by translating expertise into practical business outcomes
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
Advanced knowledge of Systems, Applications and Products (SAP), Essbase, business objects
Working towards a bachelor's degree in accounting, commerce, or Business
Charted Professional Accountant (CPA) or working towards

Preferred

Any experience for these above would be considered as an asset

Company

CN

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CN is a North American transportation and logistics leader focused on supply chain innovation and collaboration.
dateFounded in 1918
location
Montréal, Quebec, CAN
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
http://www.cn.ca

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$5.04B
Key Investors
Transport CanadaNatural Resources Canada
2025-11-06Post Ipo Debt· $700M
2025-06-05Post Ipo Debt· $731.34M
2025-02-12Grant· $10M

Leadership Team

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Tracy Robinson
President and CEO, CN | Présidente-directrice générale, CN
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Patrick Whitehead
Executive Vice President & Chief Network Operations Officer
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Recent News

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Class-action lawsuit certified against CN and CP railways over Lytton, B.C., fire
2025-12-03
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Building A Sustainable Future: CN Publishes Sustainability Report
2025-12-02
Railway Association of Canada
RAC Honours Leaders in Rail Safety and Environmental Innovation
2025-12-01
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