Financial Analyst - Supply Finance

Riverside Natural Foods Ltd.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job description

Overview

Join Riverside Natural Foods Ltd., a $300 million+ 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 manufacture nutritious, 'better-for-you' snacks such as MadeGood and GOOD TO GO. We value teamwork, humility, respect, ownership, adaptability, grit, and fun. We are on an ambitious mission to double our business by 2027, and we want talented individuals to help us reach new heights. This is a role that offers a path to grow with the company while contributing to ours.

Learn more about us at Riverside’s website.

Position Summary

As the Financial Analyst - Supply Finance, you will assist in achieving the company's goals by providing financial leadership to our plant operations, procurement and other cross-functional support teams. This includes monthly production variance reporting, product costing analysis, financial forecasting and year end audit support. You will be the primary finance partner to your plant team, helping bring the financial insight they require to drive the right actions and behaviors.

Primary Responsibilities

• Own the plant finance monthly reporting cycle, coordinating inputs from multiple stakeholders (finance, production, supply chain etc.) to create, maintain and update periodic reporting packages, leadership team presentations and KPI dashboards.
• Support the budgeting (Annual Operating Plan), forecasting (3+9, 6+6, 9+3), and strategic long-range planning (3-year Plan) processes by creating and maintaining financial models to capture inputs, extract insights and present findings using inputs from multiple stakeholders (finance, production, supply chain etc.).
• Assist with financial modeling, analysis and evaluation of new product innovation and CAPEX investment projects, utilizing inputs from production, engineering, plant finance and brand finance teams to support evaluation and analysis.
• Lead plant finance continuous improvement and process optimization through ongoing model improvements, process automation and process standardization.
• Prepare ad-hoc reports and analysis as required by the Supply Chain Director, Plant Finance and the Senior Leadership Team.
• Support plant finance team in the year-end audit by providing coordinating deliverables with auditors.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (business, finance or accounting specialization preferred).
• Accounting designation (CPA) or working towards completion.
• 3-5 years of progressive experience in finance or accounting in a manufacturing environment. CPG experience is an asset.
• Familiarity with Cost of Goods Manufactured & Sold (COGS & COGS), costing methodologies, and experience with SAP or other ERP systems.
• Strong record of performance management, financial analysis and planning accountability.
• Excellent analytical and financial modeling skills, with strong attention to detail. Strong Excel skills are required.
• Experience uncovering key insights and leveraging them to make fact-based decisions.
• Experience collaborating with and influencing cross-functional partners, with a solutions-oriented approach to solving problems.
• Proactive and ambitious mindset, willing to challenge the status quo to improve the business.
• Strong communication skills, and comfort working with more senior leaders of the organization.

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.
• Unparalleled experiences and opportunities: Help shape the organization by rolling up your sleeves, building processes, and adapting as we grow, while staying true to our values.
• Access to everyone: We are a flat organization with open access to founders, leaders and staff; speak up and share ideas.
• Personal development: Riverside supports your career path with training and tools to grow.
• Gratitude: We value your contributions and show appreciation as we grow together.

What We Offer

• Values-led culture and alignment with our summit-focused approach.
• Courageous determination and resourcefulness as part of a rapidly growing family-run business.
• Humility and collaboration in pursuing high-quality, sustainable products.
• Continuous improvement: we own our mistakes and learn from them as we strive to top.

Wait! There’s more!

• Comprehensive benefits program with Riverside covering costs.
• RRSP matching or 401k matching for financial planning.
• Employee-Led Resource Groups (ERGs) supporting mental health, sustainability, diversity, women, and LGBTQ+ rights.
• Tuition reimbursement and Riverside University for career development.
• Open-concept work environment aligned with our Values.

How to Apply

If you have the commitment to excellence, energy, attitude and experience we need, please submit your resume to careers(at)riversidenaturals with the job title in the subject line or click the apply button.

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.