Financial Analyst

Nestlé SA; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading coffee company in Montreal is seeking a Financial Analyst to provide financial and analytical support for business planning. You will analyze revenue and budgets, perform variance analyses, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate has a degree in Accounting or Finance, is bilingual in English and French, and possesses strong analytical and problem-solving skills. This role offers a comprehensive benefits package and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Health and Dental benefits

Company-matched pension plan

Three weeks of vacation

Flexible and hybrid work arrangements

Educational Assistance & Tuition Reimbursement

Free Nespresso coffee machines

$100 monthly coffee credit

Qualifications

• Proficiency in English and French necessary for collaboration.
• 2-4 years of experience in a Consumer Packaged Goods or Retail environment.
• Experience with P&L variance analysis and budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial support to the Business Controller and B2B Commercial team.
• Analyze revenue, marketing budget, and commissions.
• Support ad-hoc projects ensuring compliance and identifying savings.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Project management skills

Education

Degree in Accounting / Finance

CPA designation

Tools

Excel

Financial systems

Job description

Nestlé Nespresso SA is the pioneer and reference for highest-quality portioned coffee. The company works with more than 140,000 farmers in 18 countries through its AAA Sustainable Quality Program to embed sustainability practices on farms and the surrounding landscapes. Launched in 2003 in collaboration with the NGO Rainforest Alliance, the program helps to improve the yield and quality of harvests, ensuring a sustainable supply of high-quality coffee and improving livelihoods of farmers and their communities.

In 2022, Nespresso achieved B Corp certification - joining an international movement of over 6,500 purpose-led businesses that meet B Corp’s high standards of social and environmental responsibility and transparency.

Headquartered in Vevey, Switzerland, Nespresso operates in 74 markets and has over 13,000 employees. In 2022, it operated a global retail network of 791 boutiques. For more information, visit the Nespresso corporate site.

What to Expect

In this role, you will provide financial and analytical support to the Business Controller and B2B Commercial team, working alongside cross-functional partners to ensure accurate and reliable financial reporting for the Canadian market. You will analyze revenue, marketing budget, and commissions, explaining key variances, and support ad-hoc projects to ensure compliance and identify savings opportunities.

A day in the life

Business Co-Piloting

• Support the Business Controller in preparation of budgets and monthly forecasts for revenue and costs
• Perform cost and revenue variance analysis to guide the manager in the decision making process
• Provide financial mentoring to budget owners regarding their activities

Business Planning and Analysis

• Review monthly / quarterly closings and dynamic forecasts and respond to questions raised by Nespresso HQ Finance department
• Prepare and review Volumes and Revenue actuals data for business-to-business (B2B) channel
• Analyse the monthly Marketing and Commissions expenses versus budget and latest dynamic forecast in the management reports and investigate variances with the various managers in the market before the financial reports are published
• Coordinate and lead all aspects of monthly accrual process with key collaborators

Projects

• P&L (Profit & Loss) simulations full process until approval, working with salesteam
• Proactively work with business to evaluate cost benefit of new services or activities
• Provide financial support for all B2B departments and their projects
• Support new analysis and tools, identify initiatives with focus on profitability, performance and efficiency

Budget Control

• Assist and train Commercial Teams to accurately manage their P&L per customer
• Review budgets, focusing on Marketing expenses and Commissions to ensure budget procedures are adhered to. Analyse efficiencies and cost savings opportunities

Role requirements

• Proficiency in English and French is necessary, as this role entails collaborating closely with various collaborators in the Canadian market.
• Degree in Accounting / Finance; recognized financial designation such as CPA is an asset
• 2-4 years of experience preferably in a Consumer Packaged Goods or Retail environment
• Prior experience with P&L variance analysis & budgeting

Preferred skills

• Strong analytical, modelling, and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
• Good knowledge of Excel and financial systems
• Excellent communication and project management skills
• Strong work ethic, integrity and trust
• Comprehensive total rewards benefits package including Health and Dental benefits that start on day one of employment
• Company-matched pension plan
• Three weeks of vacation and six personal days
• Flexible and hybrid work arrangements
• Training and development programs and opportunities to grow within the company
• Educational Assistance & Tuition Reimbursement
• Gender affirmation benefits to ensure access to necessary care and coverage
• Fertility services and surrogacy medical coverage
• Adoption benefits
• Free Nespresso coffee machines and $100 monthly coffee credit

What you need to know

We will be considering applicants as they apply, so please don’t delay in submitting your application.

Nestlé Canada is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. We welcome qualified applicants to bring their diverse experiences as a result of education, perspectives, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.

If you are selected to participate in the recruitment process, please inform Human Resources of any accommodations you may require. Nestlé will work with you to ensure you can fully participate in the process.

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