Sales & Trade Financial Analyst

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 - 82k 

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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