Senior Financial Analyst, Operations Finance

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Our vision is both simple and ambitious: to put our drinks on every table.

We are the leading global independent beverage solutions provider. We serve a broad range of national and international retailers as well as Global, National and Emerging (GNE) brands. Our products are distributed worldwide from our production sites in Europe, North America, and Australia. Although our own branding may not appear on the labels of the beverages we produce, there is a good chance you are reading this while sipping one of our drinks.

Our ambition is to continually improve and it’s what keeps us at the top of our game. We are solutions-based. We are innovative. We seek out new challenges and conquer them. This is our company ethos, but it’s our people’s too: Refresco is at the cutting edge of a fast-moving industry because we have passionate people pushing the boundaries of what’s best.

Stop and think: how would YOU put our drinks on every table?

Summary Description:

Reporting to the Plant Controller, the Sr. Financial Analyst will assist with the preparation and development of financial reviews and forecasts which include the following: monthly financial reporting, bi-annual forecast, annual operating budget, and long-term strategic growth plans. This position will also consist of providing Ad Hoc financial analyses and data validation. This role will have a heavy emphasis on process optimization, along with documentation. The responsibilities of this role are varied, creating a very challenging, dynamic and rewarding work environment responsible for collecting and reviewing information regarding alcohol usage, production, costs, budgeting, tax reporting, accounts payable while simultaneously supporting the Plant as a finance resource and expertise. 

Key Accountabilities:

The following are essential duties and responsibilities for this position:

• Assist in preparation of monthly financial review, to include report creation, building presentation slides, identification of unusual items/single occurrence financials, and follow up question fulfillment


• Identify opportunities for process improvements and research issues


• Build dynamic Excel models and automate repetitive tasks


• Assist with budgeting & forecasting including interpret, compile, and load data submissions from other departments utilizing spreadsheet and database applications


• Perform data mining for ad-hoc analyses and communicate findings to business management across all functional teams


• Participate in systems implementation, data validation, & process re-engineering activities


• Ability to prepare clear and concise documentation


• Create Purchase Orders for Viscount as needed


• Follow up on Open Text issues with assigned plants and if needed escalate to one-up manager if still unresolved.


• Report and follow up of past due POs or POs without GR/IR for assigned plants to ensure plants follow Refresco GRIR policy


• Follow up on late paying POs and invoices


• Prepare assigned J/E, accruals and reconciliations for month end


• Review billings/invoices and follow up to resolve issues such as unjustified late charges, over-charging, currency payment errors, etc.


• Assisting with month end close as needed


• Track and reconcile alcohol delivery/receiving and follow up discrepancies until resolved


• Complete all alcohol production and inventory trackers on timely fashion


• Reconcile alcohol inventory, production and full goods


• Prepare monthly Excise Tax report for all levels of government


• Strives for high performance by leveraging technical skills effectively, emphasizes problem prevention, and develops ideas for improvement, documents new processes, demonstrates an orientation to detail by ensuring data integrity.

Skills/Qualifications:

• Detail oriented with a strong foundation of organizational skills


• Demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills


• Able to work with minimum supervision in a fast paced environment


• Ability to analyze information and draw conclusions and suggest proper course of action


• Skilled at prioritizing conflicting demands as dictated by business and deadlines


• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills to deal with internal and external customers


• Proficient in Excel; V-lookups, pivot tables


• Experience with ERP, SAP systems and Open Text functionality


• Ability to demonstrate continuous improvement in previous roles


• Ability to multi-task, and work in an organized, detailed manner under limited time frames and tight deadlines


• Knowledge of financial accounting systems, procedures and industry practices


• Financial analysis skills; able to identify information needed to prepare and validate analysis; interprets and draws conclusions from financial information; extracts meaning from data by recognizing trends and patterns.

Education and Experience:

• University Degree in Finance or Accounting required. CPA and/or Master’s Degree desired


• 2-5 years of prior experience in similar finance position in Manufacturing environment


• Proven ability to work across organizations and other functional teams.


• Ability to manage projects and resources – internal and external clients


• Active exposure to cost savings development or initiatives

Working Conditions:

• Physical – Continuously sitting for prolonged periods using a computer, as the job is administrative in nature.


• Visual/Sensory – This position requires attention to detail, requiring attention with one or two senses at a time.


• Work environment – Work and environment fasted paced, requiring ability to remain focused under pressure. Attention must be concentrated in the face of numerous changing stimuli.


• Mental Stress – There is pronounced pressure from deadlines, project management, accuracy or similar demands. Continuous requirement of decisive action.

A Career with Refresco    

Refresco Beverages Canada, Inc. offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, which include:  

Pay Range: $95,373.00 - $118,771.00 CAD, plus eligibility for performance-based bonuses based on company objectives.

• Extended Health Care/Dental/Vision


• Disability 


• Basic Life Insurance / Basic Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance 


• Group Retirement: RRSP, DPSP or Pension Plan 


• Paid Company holidays (11 to 12 days), plus vacation, and paid time off 


• Well-being benefits


• Safety Equipment allowances 


• Years of Service Awards 


• Discount programs / Group Perks 

The applicant who is hired will receive wages within the range that will be based on several factors, including, as applicable, criteria such as years and type of experience, relevant education, training, qualifications, certifications/licensing, skills, geographic location, performance, market considerations, seniority system, merit system, systems that measure earnings by quantity or quality of production, and business or organizational needs.

Join Refresco TODAY   and enjoy a rewarding CAREER!     

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