On behalf of our client, a world-renowned leader in the food manufacturing industry, we are seeking a talented Trade Spend Financial Analyst to join their team in Etobicoke. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a globally recognized organization known for its innovation, quality, and commitment to excellence.
Compensation: 76k
Bonus: up to 10%
Vacation: 3 weeks
Schedule: Hybrid, 3 days onsite, 2 days at home
General Financial Analyst:
· Ability to create complex financial models using Excel or Access. · Ability to perform detailed analysis of revenues/expenses to identify trends, variances and underlying performance factors. · Ability to work in cross-functional teams to resolve business issues. · Ability to extract useful/relevant information from various independent financial systems and create comprehensive, understandable analysis. · Ad-hoc analyses as needed.
Specific Responsibilities:
· Manage overall Trade Deduction levels. · Production of monthly Trade financial reports. · Conduct monthly Trade reviews to understand the overall financial position and rate variance to budget. · Key contact for Interim and Year end Audit for Trade. · Develop, analyze and review components of the Company’s annual budget and forecasts. · Complete the Company’s monthly reporting including explaining variances compared to budget and/or forecasts and analyzing the full year impact of the variances. · Help develop and maintain modeling tools and reports that identify relevant trends and issues surrounding the profitability of the Company. · Ensure the integrity of various analysis tools through periodic reviews of the base data. · Continuous improvement of process currently used in reporting, forecasting and budgeting. · Support Finance Manager on various analytical initiatives and ad hoc reporting.
Education/Skill Requirements:
· Accounting degree in accounting or finance. · 3
- 5 years of experience in a financial or accounting-related position
· Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint. · Strong Proficiency in SAP-BW. · Proficiency in TPM / CBP (Trade Promotion Management) system. · Trade Spend and Variance Analysis experience is an asset. · Detail-oriented with a commitment to continual learning / skill building. · High energy, self-starter with the ability to work independently. · Able to handle multiple priorities and meet all deadlines.
· CPG
experience. · Works well in a team environment.
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