Financial Analyst - Finance Operations - Danone Canada

About The Job

As part of this mandate, you will assume the following responsibilities

Your mission is to act as a Finance Operations partner, contributing to month‑end closing and Group reporting while supporting productivity, savings, and CAPEX initiatives across Operations. You will also play a key role in data integrity, and continuous improvement of finance templates and processes, while supporting the Finance Operations Senior Manager in forecasts, estimates, and projections.

More specifically

• Support the Project Management Team in estimating and reporting of Productivity initiatives.
• Take end-to-end ownership of Iproview (savings reporting tool) and Orsoft (master data tool) as Ops finance representative.
• Contribute to the month‑end closing process, including accrual bookings, variance analysis, and consolidation of operational results to support Americas organiztion.
• Support forecasting cycles, preparation of cost bridges and COGS/kg analysis.
• Provide financial support for CAPEX management.
• Maintain, enhance, and develop reporting and analytical tools used for Finance Operations decision‑making.
  
  

The annual base salary range for this position is $60,000.00 to $85,000.00 CAD. The final salary offered will be determined by factors such as relevant experience and qualifications, internal equity and external market conditions.

Danone Canada also offers a competitive short-term incentive bonus and a comprehensive benefits package, including group insurance, group retirement plans, wellbeing account, flexible time off, true hybrid work environment, paid parental leave, and other attractive options.

As part of our commitment to transparency in our hiring practices, we may use AI-enabled tools at certain stages of the recruitment process. However, all final hiring decisions are made by people.

This posting is for a new vacancy.

About You

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Economics, or a related field or equivalent experience;
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, including financial analysis;
• CPA designation (or progress toward completion) is considered an asset;
• Working knowledge of SAP and Power BI is an asset;
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, including Pivot Tables, Power Pivot, and complex formulas, with the ability to analyze and manipulate large datasets from multiple information systems;
• Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail and data accuracy;
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced environment with tight deadlines;
• High level of autonomy, rigor, organization, and methodological approach;
• Bilingual (English and French) is an asset;
• Strong communication and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Curiosity, willingness to learn, and motivation to take on new challenges.
  
  

About us

Danone Canada is part of Danone, the largest certified B Corp™ in the world, proudly using our business as a force for good – creating value for people, communities, and the planet. Guided by our long-standing mission to bring health through food to as many people as possible, we embed this purpose into every aspect of our operations.

Our workforce spans the country, with two headquarters (Boucherville, QC, and Toronto, ON), a production facility in Boucherville, and various remote work sites across the provinces.

When you join us, you’ll work with some of the best-known food and beverage brands in the world, including Oikos, Activia, Two Good, evian, Silk, International Delight, So Delicious Dairy Free and STōK Cold Brew Coffee.

We offer a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package, including group insurance plans, retirement programs, well-being resources, parental leave, and development opportunities. Plus, a true hybrid work environment and flexible time off, empowering you to balance your personal and professional life.

At Danone, inclusion and diversity are at the heart of who we are. We celebrate unique perspectives and are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. We encourage applications from everyone and offer accommodations upon request to ensure equitable access for all candidates.

Join us and help shape a healthier, more sustainable world. One Planet. One Health. BY YOU.