Finance Analyst, Commercial Canada

Riverside Natural Foods Ltd. (Home of MadeGood); Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Natural Foods Ltd. is seeking a Financial Analyst to manage P&L drivers and provide insights for sales planning. The role focuses on budgeting, forecasting, and reporting within a dynamic CPG environment in Canada.

You'll support monthly closes, forecasts, and annual plans while building models and collaborating with commercial teams. A strong Excel/Power BI skillset and a collaborative mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or accounting.
• 1–3 years of financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting and reporting experience.
• CPG/retail experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage Gross Sales to Net Sales P&L lines and present key findings to cross-functional partners.
• Support monthly reporting, quarterly forecasts, annual plans, and long-term financial planning.
• Own variable selling forecasts and actuals, with variance analysis and commentary.
• Prepare and post trade spend accrual journal entries per reporting standards.
• Set up and maintain trade spend conditions in SAP, aligning rates with customer agreements.
• Evaluate promotional performance and trade spend to improve future investments.
• Build financial models and scenarios for Commercial and Sales planning decisions.
• Support TPM system rollout, building expertise and aiding KAM planning and reporting.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or accounting

Tools

Power Query

Power BI

Job description

Position Summary

Join Riverside Natural Foods Ltd., a Canadian-based, family-owned, and globally operating business, committed to leaving the world better than we found it. As a B-Corp certified, Triple-Bottom Line company, we proudly manufacture nutritious, 'better-for-you' snacks such as MadeGood and GOOD TO GO. We value teamwork, humility, respect, ownership, adaptability, grit, and fun.

We’re on an ambitious mission to double our business by 2030, and we need talented individuals like you to help us reach new heights. At Riverside, you’ll have the opportunity to chart your own path to success while contributing to ours. We believe anything worth doing is worth doing right, and our values will guide us through the rugged terrain – and yes, it will get rough. But that’s what makes the journey worthwhile.

So, lace up your boots and let’s tackle the climb together.

You can learn more about us at www.riversidenaturalfoods.com.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage Gross Sales to Net Sales P&L lines, including analyzing, summarizing, and presenting key findings to cross-functional partners.
• Support monthly reporting, quarterly forecasts, annual plans, and longer-term financial planning.
• Own variable selling forecasts and actuals, including variance analysis and commentary on key drivers.
• Prepare and post trade spend accrual journal entries, ensuring accuracy and compliance with financial reporting requirements.
• Own the setup and maintenance of trade spend conditions in SAP, ensuring rates and terms are accurate, current, and aligned with approved customer agreements.
• Evaluate promotional performance and trade spend to help improve future investment decisions.
• Build financial models and scenarios that support Commercial and Sales Planning & Strategy decisions.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with the Commercial Sales team, providing insights, analytics, and scenario building to support decision-making.
• Support the launch and adoption of the new TPM system, building expertise in its tools and helping Key Account Managers with planning and reporting.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in business, finance, or accounting.
• 1–3 years of experience in financial analysis, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting. Experience in consumer packaged goods or retail is an asset.
• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills, with the ability to turn data into clear, actionable insights.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including Power Query. Experience with Power BI is an asset.
• Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail.
• Ability to build relationships across teams and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Please note this role is an existing vacancy.

Salary Range: $70,000 CAD - $80,000 CAD

At Riverside, we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation and job posting practices. The range above reflects the target compensation for the position at the time of posting. Exact compensation will be determined based on experience, skill set, education, and training, as well as other organizational needs, while balancing internal equity.

Riverside Natural Foods Ltd. is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you have a disability and require accommodation in the interview process, please let us know when you apply. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, due to volume, please note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

What We Expect

• Values-led: You’ll be a member of a thoughtful and compassionate team that prioritizes respect, teamwork and resourcefulness along with a good dash of fun. Sometimes, even making granola bars is hard, and life’s too short to take ourselves so seriously that we don’t enjoy the journey.
• Unparalleled experiences and opportunities: We’re still determining who we are and what we can be. Help us shape what this organization will look like and what we’ll offer the world, into the future. This means rolling up your sleeves and sometimes building the process – fast! – while employing it. At Riverside, progress occasionally means proceeding