Senior Financial Analyst

Description:

We’re offering growth and endless opportunity at a company that’s on the rise, backed up by the security of the entire JDI group of companies. Continuous Improvement is part of our culture. That doesn’t just refer to our cutting-edge tech or marketing model—it means supporting every member of our team to learn, grow and become a bigger part of the company.

We are looking for an independent, self-starter, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills who is passionate about achieving results and driving improvement. In addition, the ideal candidate will have the capability and motivation to embrace technology and new ways of working to drive better outcomes for Finance and the business.

The SFA position is a key business partner to our Sales team. This individual will play a lead role to provide decision-support for new business opportunities, build and review annual budgets and ensure effective performance management, including the review of weekly and monthly results and partnering with the Sales team to ensure delivery of annual profit targets.

The SFA will collaborate with Finance and IT colleagues to design and implement IT tools to advance our Digital Finance agenda (data and analytics) and process improvement agenda (decision-support, planning & budgeting and performance management).

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce or Finance and attainment of or working towards accounting or financial designation desired
• 3 to 5 years of experience in Finance & Accounting (Sales Finance and CPG experience desired)
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint)
• Skilled in financial modeling
• Capable of leveraging IT solutions to help drive efficiencies and insights into business performance

The main duties/responsibilities of this role include:

• Preparing proforma financials for new customers/products/pricing
• Overseeing the monthly financial forecast process for Sales Finance, including GMVA reporting and analysis
• Supporting internal Sales and Finance teams with the management and tracking of trade investment
• Assisting with monthly account reviews to ensure delivery of financial targets (sales, trade investment and gross profit)
• Overseeing weekly and monthly analysis of customer results and identifying risks and opportunities
• Partnering with Finance, Sales and IT to design and execute IT solutions and process improvement

What We Offer

Irving Consumer Products is proud to offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including but not limited to:

• A flexible medical, dental, and vision plan
• Employee & family assistance programs
• RRSP matching program
• Health & wellness reimbursements
• Product purchase program
• Opportunities to take part in job related training and development
• Growth and progression opportunities within Irving Consumer Products and the larger network of the J.D. Irving group of companies
• Relocation costs (if applicable)
• Hybrid flexible work options (if applicable)