Senior Analyst, Costing (Contract)

Pernod Ricard; Walkerville; Hybrid; CAD 67,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Corby Spirit and Wine Limited, in collaboration with Hiram Walker & Sons Limited, is seeking a Senior Analyst, Costing. You will report to the Director, Cost Accounting and support production variance analysis across the Windsor site.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance and 2+ years of finance experience. This is a 12-18 month contract with a hybrid work model in Windsor, ON, CAD salaries discussed during interview.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• 2+ years of progressive finance/accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of budgeting, financial closure, and reporting processes.
• Advanced MS Office Suite; Excel proficiency is essential.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to monthly close and financial reporting.
• Perform variance analyses for production and purchasing.
• Assist in annual budgeting and SKU costing analysis.
• Provide ad hoc analyses for cost control and KPI reporting.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Financial analysis

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Excel

MS Office

Job description

Join Corby Spirit and Wine Limited and Hiram Walker & Sons Ltd.,: Where Moments Matter

At Corby and Hiram Walker, we’re more than a company - we’re curators of unforgettable moments. Our portfolio boasts some of Canada’s most iconic and award-winning brands, including J.P. Wiser's, Lot No. 40, Pike Creek, and Gooderham & Worts Canadian whiskies, Polar Ice vodka, Lamb's rum, Ungava gin, McGuinness and Cabot Trail liqueurs, Ace Beverage Group's Cottage Springs, Cabana Coast, Liberty Village, and Good Vines, and Foreign Affair wines. But that’s just the beginning.

Through its affiliation with Pernod Ricard, Corby represents leading international brands such as ABSOLUT® Vodka, Jameson® Irish Whiskey, Malibu®, Kahlúa® Liqueur, The Glenlivet®, Beefeater and Malfy Gins, a leading portfolio of American whiskey brands including Jefferson's, Rabbit Hole, and Skrewball whiskey., and Perrier-Jouët and Mumm champagnes, - making our portfolio the most comprehensive in the market.

Why Choose Us?

Igniting Conviviality: Derived from the French word "convivialité," our ethos centres on human connection, authenticity, and friendliness. We create moments that matter, starting with how we work together.

Progressive Opportunities: Fuel your ambition with outstanding career prospects and rewards. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting your journey, we’re invested in your growth.

Guided by our 4 core values: (1) grounded in the real; (2) fiercely authentic; (3) passion for challenge; and (4) connected beyond borders; we are team players, dream makers, trailblazers, movers and (cocktail) shakers. We have a passion for living life to the fullest, making new friends every day, and realizing our potential as people and as a business!

The salary range for this role is $67,000.00 to $83,800.00. Base salaries are determined during our interview process, by assessing a candidate's experience, skills against internal peers and against the scope and responsibilities of the position.

This opportunity is a 12-18-month contract position, with an estimated end date of December 31, 2027. Please note that contract roles do not include additional monetary benefits or health care coverage.

We embrace a hybrid work model that blends flexibility and connection. You'll join us in the office three days a week at 2072 Riverside Drive E. in Windsor, ON. , giving you the freedom to work remotely while still enjoying the collaboration, support, and sense of community that comes from being together. If you're not currently within commuting distance, we welcome applicants who are open to relocating and joining our team here in Windsor.

Position Overview

Pernod Ricard North America (specifically, Hiram Walker & Sons Limited) is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Sr. Analyst, Costing. This person will report into the Director, Cost Accounting and play a key role in understanding production variances for the site.

What you will do:

"Financial Reporting and Analysis"

• Assist in month-end financial close process ensuring the timeliness and accuracy of Pernod Ricard reporting.
• Understand and help with initiatives to improve centralization and internal control compliance, consistent with PR policies and procedures in accordance with established best practices.
• Understand and apply consistent PR cost accounting methodologies across entities.
• Implement rolling forecast monthly reporting analysis consistent with established processes at other PR operations where reporting is established.
• Understand work order variances and how to communicate these variances to operation team members.
• Assist with Quarterly key cash driver consolidation, analysis and reporting focused on maturing inventories and capital expenditure ensuring alignment across stakeholders.
• Assist in the reporting of Finance and Operations KPI’s in accordance Pernod Ricard Group Operations requirements.
• Work closely with all divisions, especially operations leads, to perform various ad hoc analysis across sites, including strategic and tactical matters as it relates to budget management, cost of goods analysis, cash flow forecasting, export market opportunities, etc.
• Monthly Variance analysis for Production departments, including financial and operational performance reports. Includes review of production work orders, weekly department variance and monthly efficiency results.
• Monthly Variance analysis for Purchase Price variances, including forecasting variances and tracking efficiency projects.
• Monthly manpower reporting, head count and FTE by department.
• Assist in the preparation of the annual budget for Production Costs and Materials, including analysis regarding changes from prior year and reflective of current operations. Preparation of SKU level costing for Annual Budget.
• Assist with the manpower and NPP budget for the WLK site.

What you bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required - CPA or CMA strongly preferred.
• 2+ years of progressive finance/accounting experience.
• Strong comprehension of accounting/financial processes (budgeting, financial closure, reporting ..).
• Advanced MS Office Suite skills; required proficiency in Excel (data analysis, forecasting and modeling).
• Effective analytical and communication skills.

Personal Attributes

• Excitement for working in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment.

• High degree of integrity, accuracy, attention to detail, reliability and commitment to consistently meeting deadlines.

• Self-starter, team-player and relationship-builder.

Job Posting End Date:

Target Hire Date:

2026-12-01

Target End Date:

2027-06-30

When you join Corby and Hiram Walker, you'll experience a workplace that is rich in heritage, driven by our iconic brands and a long-standing commitment to sustainability, safety, and giving back to the people and communities where we work. We know that happiness at work starts with that feeling of belonging you get from an inclusive culture where being uniquely you is celebrated. Our values are lived, they drive our behaviors, and it's what brings our culture to life. Learn about our rich heritage by clicking HERE for Corby and HERE for Hiram Walker.

Our work philosophy celebrates the magic of human connection with the flexibility needed to provide one's most meaningful contribution. We offer a flexible work policy, with most of our positions offering a a hybrid option with flexibility to work remotely 2 days a week. As a global employer, we understand that not everyone’s working hours are the same, and we empower our employees to work the hours that make the most sense for them and their team’s schedules.

We offer employees great benefits and perks to toast to a life filled with support. Check out PRCanadaBenefits.com for details.

At Corby and Hiram Walker, we're committed to fostering a workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals.

We will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. To request reasonable accommodation during the any phase of the recruitment process or want to review our accommodation policies, please reach out to our Human Resources Department at [e-mail].

This posting is for a vacant role. This recruitment process uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools to match applicant skills with role requirements and qualifications.