Financial Planning - Analysis Manager

The ASR Group® family of companies make up the world’s largest refiner and marketer of cane sugar. The companies produce a full line of grocery, industrial, foodservice and specialty sweetener products. Across North America, ASR Group® companies operate five sugar refineries, located in California, Maryland, Louisiana, Canada and Mexico. In Europe, ASR Group® companies operate sugar refineries in the United Kingdom, Portugal, and, with a joint venture partner, Italy. The companies also farm sugarcane and own sugar mills in Mexico and Belize. The ASR Group® portfolio includes the leading brands Domino®, C&H®, Florida Crystals®, Redpath®, Tate & Lyle®, Lyle's®, Sidul® and Whitworths®.  ASR Group® companies also produce and market Tellus®, a single-use, compostable tableware and foodservice product made from plant fibers, including sugarcane.

OVERVIEW

The Manager, FP&A provides analysis, insight and recommendations to senior Redpath leadership that enables decisions and shape company strategy.  The  Financial Planning - Analysis Manager will lead analyses focused on improving the efficiency of Redpath operations (e.g., raw materials processing, sugar refining, packaging, warehousing, distribution) and the effectiveness of Redpath commercial strategy (e.g., product portfolio optimization, marketing effectiveness, pricing optimization).  

DETAILED ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform analyses to identify value creation opportunities across all aspects of Redpath business including operations, supply chain, sales, marketing and other functions
• Extract insights from data and effectively use images, charts, and conceptual frameworks to synthesize that data
• Develop actionable recommendations
• Create and deliver professional presentations to senior leadership
• Collaborate across functions and regions with Redpath colleagues in implementing solutions
• Drive continuous process improvement within Finance and across all company processes
• Support the annual budget process, to include detailed evaluation of all budget plans, budget compilation, and final presentation
• Support traditional Finance activities as necessary, such as month-end closing, planning, and forecasting

WORK EXPERIENCES

• 5+ years of overall relevant and progressive experience

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• M.B.A., or Master’s in Finance/Accounting-related field of study preferred. 
• CPA required
• Relevant course work in Accounting, Corporate Finance, and the Sciences preferred. 

ESSENTIAL CAPABILITIES, EXPERIENCES & BEHAVIORS

• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and cost accounting principles required
• Ability to act as a player and a coach
• Detail-oriented, team-oriented, accountable, with a bias for action
• Comfortable in communicating with stakeholders at all levels of seniority
• Strong knowledge of financial and accounting concepts required
• Knowledge of sales, pricing and trade spend analysis techniques preferred
• Expert skills in Microsoft EXCEL, POWERPOINT, and WORD
• Preference for experience utilizing advanced analytical tools (e.g., Anaplan, Power BI), and S&OP systems (e.g., SAP IBP)
• Open and capable of learning new technologies that optimize existing processes and enhance efficiency
• SAP knowledge and proficiency is preferred
• Comfortable with large data sets and data mining
• Multitasking and able to prioritize

LOCATION OF ROLE

• Toronto, ON, Canada (Hybrid role – minimum 3 days per week in office)
• Minimal travel required (several site visits to other plants per year)

SALARY RANGE/COMPENSATION

• $106,500.00 to $156,500.00
• The pay rate for the successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s qualifications and prior experience. 
• This is a vacant position

For more than 100 years, our employees have taken pride in “Making Life a Little Sweeter” by providing our customers and consumers with quality service and sugar products. Our commitment to that principle drives us in all that we do and encourages us to uphold our company’s high ethical standards of business conduct to ensure our continued success. Redpath Sugar Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live, including those with disabilities. Should you require accommodation or support in any aspect of our recruitment and selection process, we will work with you to meet your needs.