Financial Analyst, Trade Spend

Vaco Recruiter Services; Toronto; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruiting agency is seeking a Financial Analyst for a 15-month contract in Toronto. The ideal candidate will engage in trade spend oversight, financial analysis, and cross-functional collaboration. The role requires 3-5 years of relevant experience and proficiency in SAP TPM, SAP-BW, and Excel. Candidates must reside within the Greater Toronto Area and have the right to work in Canada.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in finance, accounting, trade spending, or pricing.
• Working knowledge of SAP TPM and SAP-BW is strongly preferred.
• High proficiency in Excel, including data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update trade accruals within internal systems.
• Perform ongoing reviews of trade programs using SAP TPM.
• Support the month-end close by validating trade spend entries.

Skills

3–5 years of experience in finance, accounting, trade spending, or pricing.

Working knowledge of SAP TPM and SAP-BW

High proficiency in Excel

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Experience in the CPG sector

Background in trade spend management

Education

Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP TPM

SAP-BW

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About Our Client

Our client is sourcing a Financial Analyst, Trend for a 15‑month contract.

About the Opportunity

Trade Spend Oversight

• Maintain and update trade accruals within internal systems and ensure timely processing of trade‑related deductions.
• Perform ongoing reviews of trade programs and deduction balances using SAP TPM to ensure financial accuracy.
• Support the month‑end close by validating trade spend entries and ensuring completeness.

Financial Analysis & Reporting

• Complete monthly variance reviews against forecast, budget, and prior periods, preparing clear and insightful explanations for deviations.
• Apply advanced Excel capabilities to resolve data issues, build analysis, and support decision‑making.
• Gather and consolidate data from SAP TPM, SAP‑BW, and other reporting tools to generate meaningful reporting packages.
• Participate in quarterly business reviews with the sales organization to present and discuss trade‑related financial performance.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Act as a finance partner to various internal teams, proactively building relationships and providing support on trade spend topics.
• Coordinate with deduction analysts and Accounts Receivable to keep deduction levels aligned with expectations.
• Serve as a primary contact for external auditors on all trade spend matters during year‑end reviews.

Additional Duties

• Manage ad‑hoc analysis requests related to trade spending or promotional performance.
• Contribute to process improvements and system enhancements within the trade spend workflow.

About You

• 3–5 years of experience in finance, accounting, trade spending, or pricing.
• Working knowledge of SAP TPM and SAP‑BW is strongly preferred.
• High proficiency in Excel, including data analysis and complex.
• Strong attention to detail with a drive for continuous improvement.
• Able to work independently, take initiative, and juggle multiple priorities.
• Degree in Accounting or Finance, or a recognized accounting designation, is an advantage.
• Experience in the CPG sector is beneficial.
• able working in a collaborative team environment.
• Background in trade spend management or variance analysis is considered an asset.

How to Apply

Click the “Apply Now” button and follow the instructions to submit your resume. Please know that we only accept documents in MS Word or Rich Text formats. When referencing this job, quote # 463190.

You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.