Financial Analyst, Commercial Finance

FGF Brands; Canada; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food company in Canada is seeking a Financial Analyst to provide analytical support for customer development opportunities. The ideal candidate will have 1-2 years of financial analysis experience, a relevant university degree, and proficiency in data analytics and Excel. This role emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams and clear communication of financial insights. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Career growth with leadership training

Competitive compensation and health benefits

RRSP matching program

Tuition reimbursement

Discount program

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of relevant working financial analysis experience.
• Strong work ethic and reliability.
• High integrity, adhering to ethical standards.
• Proficient in data analytics and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve trade reporting tools.
• Analyze distributor programs and evaluate profitability.
• Partner with cross-functional teams for financial insights.
• Build and analyze cost models and develop pricing strategies.
• Present financial recommendations to management.

Skills

Financial analysis

Data analytics

Excel proficiency

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

University Degree in Accounting, Business, Economics, Math or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

Overview

Financial Analyst We’re a naan traditional company…Summary Reporting to the Commercial Finance Team Leader (Senior Manager), the Financial Analyst – Commercial Finance will be responsible for providing analytical support related to customer development opportunities. This includes providing costing and pricing analysis for pricing quotes and analyzing financials for product and customer performance.

Benefits

• FGF believes in Home Grown Talent, accelerated career growth with leadership training. Unleashing Your Potential
• Competitive Compensation, Health Benefits, & a generous flexible medical / Health spending account
• RRSP matching program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Discount program that covers almost everything under the sun - Restaurants, gyms, shopping etc.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve trade reporting tools to ensure accuracy and usability.
• Analyze distributor programs vs. accruals, track spend against commitments, and evaluate profitability for renewals.
• Oversee program invoicing processes and support requirements for accrual updates.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to align financial insights with business strategy.
• Build and analyze cost models, conduct ROI/sensitivity analyses, and develop pricing strategies.
• Present clear financial recommendations to sales and senior management.
• Identify risks and propose mitigation strategies for successful commercialization.
• Enhance existing analytics and develop new reports and dashboards to provide valuable insights and improve decision-making processes.
• Conduct business analysis of customer/product margins to offer valuable insights for business decisions.
• Implement and refine data visualization tools to better communicate financial insights to non-financial stakeholders.
• Regularly review and optimize financial models and methodologies to ensure they remain relevant and accurate.
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of data within SAP and other financial systems.
• Provide ad-hoc analysis and reports to support management decision-making.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A minimum 1-2 years of relevant working financial analysis experience.
• University Degree in Accounting, Business, Economics, Math or a related field.
• Strong work ethic and reliability, with a high sense of accountability and persistence in achieving goals.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to build positive relationships and manage conflicts constructively.
• High integrity, adhering to ethical standards and taking responsibility for financial actions.
• Proficient in data analytics and Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, common formulas), with strong attention to detail.
• Effective problem-solving and strategic thinking skills, understanding costing models and financial analysis.
• Clear and concise communication skills to convey financial information effectively.

What is the recipe for a great career at FGF? Working at FGF Brands, there is never a dull moment! As a successful company that is continually growing there is always challenging yet rewarding work to be a part of. We have an entrepreneurial spirit which encourages all our team members to use their own creativity and out of the box thinking to come up with solutions and new ideas. In compliance with Ontario’s Bill 190, we confirm that this posting represents a current, existing vacancy within our organization.Disclaimer: The above describes the general responsibilities, required knowledge and skills. Please keep in mind that other duties may be added or this description may be amended at any time.