FP&A Analyst - Supply Chain - sodastream

PepsiCo; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consumer goods company is looking for an FP&A Analyst in Mississauga, Canada. This role focuses on supporting Supply Chain and Operations with financial insights and analytics. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting and at least 3 years of experience in FP&A. Strong analytical and leadership skills are essential for success in this dynamic environment. Opportunities for professional growth and collaboration across departments are available.

Qualifications

• 3+ years work experience in finance or related field, preferably consumer packaged goods.
• Experience in FP&A preferred.
• Knowledge of financial systems and general accounting.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with Supply Chain and Operations team.
• Prepare internal reports for Supply Chain reviews.
• Assist in refining strategies to drive savings.

Skills

Data analysis

Financial reporting

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting

Tools

MS Office

Net Suite

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an FP&A Analyst, Supply Chain & Operations – North America for sodastream. You will be responsible to act as a valued business partner to the Supply Chain and Operations leaders of the organization. You will take an active role in full management of the Supply Chain and Operations expenses. You will be the expert at understanding overall cost drivers/variances impacting the P&L. You will be a key partner in the AOP, forecasting and month end close processes. As a valued business partner, you will drive improved organizational decision making based upon value-added analysis. You will own a variety of financial reporting duties around Supply Chain and Operations costing and monitor KPIs to drive business success.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships throughout the Canadian and US business unit, with a specific focus on being an active business partner to Supply Chain and Operations team.
• You will be responsible for the Supply Chain and Operations functions in a planning and reporting capacity.
• Help to refine and recommend options to drive savings/productivity.
• Ensure the timely and accurate preparation of various internal reporting, including but not limited to Supply Chain reviews, Cost of Production analysis and reporting and analytics of productivity initiatives.
• Build insights and recommendations for monthly Forecast, Annual Plan and Strategic Plan.
• Financial contribution and preparation of Supply Chain/Operations impacts for strategic initiatives.
• gate process.
• Identify and communicate key financial and business drivers to influence decisions.
• Partner with FP&A to support in analysing pricing action impact to Net Sales and Margin.
• Lead Finance functional initiatives as requested.
• Partner with IT to find technological solutions that create process efficiencies

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting or related field with 3+ years work experience and preferably in consumer packaged goods industry.
• Previous experience in FP&A is preferred.
• Background and experience in P&L management, along with knowledge of financial systems and general accounting concepts.
• Ability to analyze and assimilate relevant data into key financial recommendations and decisions.
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills, including leveraging analytics, benchmarking, and insights to generate meaningful strategies and solutions.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, communications, organizational and financial skills – ability to interact with all levels of management.
• Demonstrated ability to work across multiple departments to complete a project or resolve an organizational challenge.
• Proven ability to self-motivate in a fast paced environment, ability to deal with ambiguity, change and a dynamic business environment.
• Systems savvy with proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Experience with Net Suite or other software tools preferred.