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.
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 extract useful/relevant information from various independent financial systems and create comprehensive, understandable analysis. · Ad-hoc analyses as needed. 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. · 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. 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. · Solid 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. ·