Financial Analyst, Trade Spend

Vaco; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Ontario is seeking a Financial Analyst for a 15-month contract. The ideal candidate will manage trade spend oversight, perform financial analysis, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. A minimum of 3-5 years in finance or accounting, along with strong Excel and SAP skills, is essential. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to financial accuracy and improve processes in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update trade accruals within internal systems.
• Complete monthly variance reviews against forecast, budget, and prior periods.
• Act as a finance partner to various internal teams.

Skills

Trade spending analysis

Financial reporting

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Excel proficiency

Education

Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP TPM

SAP-BW

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 modeling.


• 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.


• Comfortable working in a collaborative team environment.


• Background in trade spend management or variance analysis is considered an asset.

How to Apply

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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.

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