Financial Analyst - Commercial Finance

J.D. Irving, Limited; Dieppe; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the consumer goods sector is seeking a Financial Analyst in Dieppe, Canada. The successful candidate will evaluate new sales opportunities and perform profit and loss analyses to enhance profitability. Required qualifications include a post-secondary degree in Finance or related fields and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Join a dynamic team focused on sustainable growth and success.

Benefits

Flexible medical, dental, and vision plan

Employee & family assistance program

RRSP matching program

Health & Wellness reimbursements

Product purchase program

Opportunities for job-related training and development

Relocation cost (if applicable)

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience.
• Knowledge of the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry is an asset.
• Experience collaborating with Sales Representatives is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Complete Profit & Loss Analysis for new sales opportunities.
• Provide financial guidance to optimize profitability.
• Lead monthly account reviews to ensure financial targets are achieved.

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Strong analytic skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Proactive mindset

Education

Post-secondary degree in Finance, Economics, Business or Accounting

Tools

Business intelligence tools (Alteryx, Tableau, Power BI)

Job description

What We Offer

• Flexible medical, dental, and vision plan
• Employee & family assistance program
• RRSP matching program
• Health & Wellness reimbursements
• Product purchase program
• Opportunities to take part in job-related training and development
• Relocation cost (if applicable)

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree in Finance, Economics, Business (Commerce), or Accounting;
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel;
• Knowledge and understanding of the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry is an asset;
• Experience collaborating with Sales Representatives is an advantage;
• Experience using business intelligence tools such as Alteryx, Tableau, or Power Bi is a plus;
• Strong analytic skills with a keen attention to detail;
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining composure;
• A proactive mindset with a strong sense of urgency to complete tasks;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Manager, Sales Finance, the successful candidate must thrive in a fast paced, ever-changing environment while maintaining a high level of professionalism, accuracy and attention to detail. This individual will be an independent and assertive person, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills and who is passionate about achieving results and driving improvement.

The Financial Analyst will be a key business partner to our sales team who will be responsible for evaluating new sales opportunities through the completion of Profit and Loss Analysis (P&L’s). In addition, they will provide financial analysis on existing business to optimize profitability with the goal of achieving sustainable, profitable growth.

• Responsible for completing Profit & Loss Analysis for new sales opportunities and existing business in a timely manner to evaluate and analyze the opportunity and/or the current state of business.
• Provide financial guidance to optimize account profitability.
• Lead monthly account reviews to ensure delivery of financial targets are achieved.
• Partner with Finance and Sales to design and implement digital finance solutions and process improvements.