Business Controller HCI

The HEINEKEN Company; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the beverage industry seeks a Strategic Business Controller in Toronto. This role involves financial planning, reporting, and strategic analysis to drive business initiatives and support decision-making. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in finance, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively across functions.

Qualifications

• Strong background in financial planning and analysis.
• Experience with strategic business initiatives.
• Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Build and present full-year estimates of P&L and cash flow.
• Conduct monthly financial results analysis and reporting.
• Lead strategic analyses and maintain relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Strategic Planning

Data Presentation

Collaboration

Process Improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Job Description: Strategic Business Controller

Financial Planning & Analysis:

1. Build and present a full-year estimate of the P&L and CF statements, including a monthly rolling forecast process.
2. Develop and present a forward-looking strategic plan (SP) with financial forecasts and a detailed one-year financial budget (AP), collaborating with all OpCo functions.
3. Create insightful presentations reflecting short-term and long-term plans related to financial models (AP and SP).
4. Ensure the timely delivery of planning data sets (in CIL).
5. Provide the Global Treasury with forecasts of CAD exposure for hedging purposes.

Reporting & Insights:

1. Analyze current financial results monthly and prepare reports and presentations for regional discussions.
2. Conduct monthly BPR analysis, including volume price mix (VPM), revenue, COGS analysis, and cash flow validation.
3. Validate period-end revenue and COGS to support the A&R Manager.
4. Verify managerial reporting data sets submitted by the A&R Manager (MRT, FGP net, Revenue Drivers).
5. Validate transfer prices and liaise with breweries and CSO.
6. Participate in ATL/BTL review meetings with external auditors and Molson Coors (MCBC) to track actual spend versus budget and gather insights on monthly reporting.

Strategic Analysis:

1. Lead the ‘EverGreen’ initiative.
2. Perform SKU profitability analysis.
3. Conduct NPI value chain financials analysis.
4. Develop business cases for new initiatives.
5. Handle other ad-hoc analyses as required.

Other Responsibilities:

1. Partner with marketing and commerce stakeholders for strategic analyses and support.
2. Maintain an effective relationship with MCBC as the main point of contact for the Finance function.
3. Maintain process narratives and flowchart documentation.
4. Ensure supporting documentation is maintained and accessible on shared drives.
5. Participate in continuous improvement projects (e.g., Power BI).