financial analyst

Nature's Way Canada; Dartmouth; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A health-focused product company in Dartmouth, NS is looking for a Financial Analyst to interpret market data, create insights for senior management, and support various teams using Power BI. The ideal candidate has a university degree in Data Analytics or Business and 1-3 years of relevant experience. This role fosters collaboration within teams and offers a hybrid working model with competitive pay and excellent benefits.

Benefits

Competitive pay and paid time off

Excellent health and dental benefits

Company RRSP matching program

Employee Discount Program on products

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in analysis within a CPG environment.
• Exceptional proficiency in MS Excel and Power BI.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Interpret external market data for insights.
• Create monthly insights packages for management.
• Support Sales, Marketing, and Innovation with reports using Power BI.

Skills

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

MS Excel

Power BI

Education

University degree in Data Analytics or Business

Tools

Power Query

Job description

Job Title

Financial Analyst

Location

Dartmouth, NS

Department

Finance

Reports To

Sr. Manager – Finance and Business Insight

About Us

Nature's Way Canada is dedicated to responsibly enhancing health and well-being through high-quality natural health products. We are committed to making a meaningful impact on customers, employees, communities, and the environment, guided by a focus on health and happiness.

We are building a workplace where diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are everyday practices. We are recognized as one of Atlantic Canada & Nova Scotia’s Top Employers for 2025.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Finance and Business Insights, the Financial Analyst is a key member of the Nature’s Way Business Insights Team. The role interprets and transforms data into insights to inform the Nature’s Way Canada team on external demand and factors influencing the market. It is highly collaborative and serves as a connection point between Finance and the Demand Teams (Sales, Innovation and Marketing). The analyst gathers, synthesizes, and provides information and recommendations to drive profitable topline growth and tell a story through data. This role is ideally hybrid, reporting to the Dartmouth, NS office.

Summary Description & Job Responsibilities

• Interpret external market data (e.g., Nielsen, Amazon, Homescan, industry portals such as GOED and Mintel, material commodity reporting (Mintec), macro-economic factors (inflation, prevalence of illnesses), and various customer portals).
• Create monthly insights package that analyzes highlights and lowlights and communicates recommendations to senior management.
• Upload raw data into Power BI tools using Power Query and other methods.
• Perform Customer and Brand Profitability P&L statements and provide insights and recommendations.
• Perform Financial Profitability Assessments for promotional plans by customer and/or brand to ensure positive ROI with respect to trade spend.
• Complete post-promotion evaluation analysis and report KPI results, success factors, and opportunities for improvement to key stakeholders.
• Support Month End with Co-op trade spend assessments to ensure effective accounting of promotions.
• Support the Innovation team with competitive reviews of New Product Developments, focusing on potency, format, price per dose, and SRP pricing vs competing items.
• Support Sales, Marketing, and Innovation with ad hoc reporting requests using Power BI and Analysis for Excel tools.
• Support the Business Insights team with ad hoc requests related to the scope of the role.

Required Qualifications

• University degree in Data Analytics, Business or equivalent experience
• 1-3 years of experience in performing analysis within a CPG environment where data synthesis and analysis are primary responsibilities
• Exceptional proficiency in MS Excel, Power BI, Power Query, and visual dashboards
• Ability to function in a fast-paced environment, prioritizing and completing multiple tasks
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Organized, diligent, detail-oriented, and a self-motivated team player
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Self-sufficient and able to operate effectively without close supervision

What We Offer

Nature's Way Canada supports a physically and emotionally healthy workforce. Eligible employees receive:

• Competitive pay and paid time off
• Excellent health and dental benefits
• Company RRSP matching program
• Comprehensive wellness initiatives to promote a healthy lifestyle
• You Belong perk for those settling roots in Canada
• Employee Discount Program on Nature's Way Canada products
• Formal Educational Assistance
• Employee Recognition Programs

How to Apply

Please send a recent copy of your resume and cover letter referencing competition number NWC2513. This posting will close on 29/09/2025. We thank all applicants for their interest. We will contact those chosen for an interview.

Nature's Way Canada is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired. We strive to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and ensure all qualified candidates are carefully considered regardless of race, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic.