We are excited to announce we are looking for a Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis to join our rapidly growing company.

Champion

Petfoods is an award-winning pet food crafter with a reputation of trust spanning 35+ years. From our humble beginnings, founded in a small town in Alberta, Canada, Champion – with its ORIJEN® and ACANA® brands – is a key player in the global premium pet food industry. Our purpose, To Earn Pet Lover Trust Every Day so Pets Thrive for a Lifetime, provides the foundation for our highest aspirations as a company.

Being a partner to the communities that surround us – and the environment that sustains us – are top priorities. We would love to hear from you if you are passionate about personal and skilled growth and see yourself as a key player contributing to our continued success as an award-winning company. The Manager, FP&A; is responsible for preparing financial analysis, business reporting and facilitating operational financial reporting.

This position supports the VP, Financial Planning & Analysis in managing short term and long-term financial planning processes (annual budget, latest estimate updates, strategic growth plan). Provides analysis of financial performance against key performance indicators and distills results into insightful, actionable recommendations. The Manager, FP&A; works out of our Corporate office in Edmonton (AB), Nashville (TN) or Louisville (CO) , works a hybrid schedule with 3 days in-person and reports to the VP, Financial Planning & Analysis.

Corporate

Reporting and Analysis Facilitate Corporate Reporting and KPI monitoring.



Responsible for reporting and analyzing financial statements and corporate results, including sales volume and revenue, cost of goods sold, ingredient, packaging, and manufacturing costs, selling, general, and administrative expenses. Facilitate the monthly business review process, reporting financial performance to the executive team and parent company.

Prepare monthly financial and operational KPI (key performance indicators) reporting, and monthly management report packages to key stakeholders. Partner with accounting team to enhance ERP data capture and facilitate additional FP&A; reporting. Facilitates corporate business reporting, acting as the key financial resource between IT and financial reporting users.

In consultation with the VP, Financial Planning & Analysis build the detailed annual budget and long term financial strategic growth plan. Manage financial planning software to facilitate budget building and corporate analysis. Act as a key corporate expert for any questions related to the software.

Support VP, Financial Planning & Analysis as the primary FPA contact for all corporate parent enquiries.



Support corporate assessment of risks and opportunities as they emerge and help manage impact to financial performance. Along with the VP, Financial Planning & Analysis, own SGA reporting and corporate management of SGA spending.

Develop process and actively propose cost saving initiatives, corporate benchmarking, etc. Post-secondary degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field. Minimum five years’ experience in a finance role.

Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, in particular Microsoft Excel. Excellent project managerial and interpersonal skills. Fluent in English, both written and spoken. Working extended days and weekends as necessary.

Canada: Salary range from CAD$108,000 to CAD$149,000, RRSP with Company matching.

Industry Competitive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision and employee assistance programs to meet your individual or family needs.

Continuing Education: In house & online learning & development, as well as an education assistance program.

Quality: a dedication to uphold the highest standards of authenticity, nutritional integrity, and food safety, to earn the trust of Pet Lovers everywhere.

Other Perks: Free bag of premium pet food each month. We value diversity in all forms and know the power it can bring. Workplace equality allows for creative ideas to bloom, diverse points of views to be heard, and increases overall happiness. Regardless of your race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, veteran status, or any other creed, you are wanted here. #

📌 Financial Planning & Analysis Manager (Edmonton)
🏢 Champion Petfoods
📍 Edmonton