Senior Commercial Financial Analyst

Tata Consumer Products – North America; Toronto; On-site; CAD 117,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consumer goods company in Toronto is seeking a Senior Commercial Finance Analyst to enhance business performance through financial insights and analysis. You will support the Director of Finance and collaborate with Commercial teams to achieve business objectives. Ideal candidates have over 5 years of experience in the CA/CPG environment and strong analytical skills. This full-time role offers a competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Retirement savings plan

Private health coverage

Access to Employee Assistance Programs

Special TCP discounts

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant work experience in a CA/CPG environment.
• Business partnership with Marketing and Sales teams in a CA/CPG environment.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly performance analysis of Full P&L.
• Deliver accurate analysis of financial results.
• Develop and maintain price forecasting model.

Skills

Financial analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analytics

Process improvement

Advanced Excel skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

CPA (or currently pursuing)

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Microsoft Office suite

Trade Promotion Management systems

Nielsen

Job description

Overview

Join Our Team as Senior Commercial Finance Analyst at TCP- Canada! TCP- Canada is seeking a dynamic and experienced Commercial Finance Analyst to join our Integrated Finance function in a full-time, salaried role based in Etobicoke, CN.

This position plays a pivotal role in strengthening and accelerating our core business, unlocking synergies and creating a future-ready organization. You\'ll work closely with the Director of Finance and Supply Chain, supporting Finance, as well as Sales and Marketing, ensuring they receive high-level financial support, insight, and challenge.

This role is responsible for partnering with our Commercial Team to achieve the organization\'s business objectives. This highly collaborative and analytical role will be a key player in monitoring and influencing business performance, providing insightful and actionable intelligence to Commercial Partners. The ideal candidate will bring a passion for process improvement and data analytics and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Performance Review and Forecasting
  Preparation of Monthly Performance Analysis of Full P&L (Revenue to EBIT)
• Deliver accurate, insightful, and timely analysis of financial results; investigate variances, highlight financial issues with strategic and operational impacts, and recommend options to resolve or address gaps
• Preparation of monthly LE and summarization of changes LE vs LE
• Develop and maintain price forecasting model to support planning and analyze monthly/quarterly vs. appropriate benchmarks; make value-added recommendations and prepare ad hoc analyses
• Prepare financial models to carry out mix analysis (product, price, and volume)
• Support Commercial team on ROI analysis, promotions vs Budget/PY
• Analyze transactions, review general ledger accounts, and create journal entries
• Maintain timely, accurate financial records and perform financial analysis
• Monthly P&L and volumes confirmed between SAP and Prophix (budgeting/LE software)
• Support external and internal audits and additional disclosure deliverables; participate in audits as required
• Participate in ad hoc reporting, what-if analysis, and special projects as assigned

• Innovation stage-gate business case development
  Provide financial analysis on cross-functional project teams, including product launches; build the financial business cases and challenge assumptions to provide insights and strategic direction for commercial activities
• Serve as a key financial resource in new product development teams, defining customer pricing requirements; model pricing strategy and margin expectations for new product launches

• Financial Planning & Decision Support
  Preparation of Annual Operating Plan
• Maintain up-to-date factor tables and prepare uploads for the budget process
• Work with Commercial & Operations teams during budget prep to validate variable factors by customer and product
• Year-over-year variance analysis for cost components
• Latest estimate support (balance sheet / working capital tracking)
• Develop financial models and provide financial support for strategic decision-making; handle ad hoc projects
• Serve as the main point of consumer planning/research for the global planning team

Requirements

• 5+ years of relevant work experience in a CA/CPG environment
• Bachelor\'s degree in accounting; CPA (or currently pursuing)
• Experience using SAP S/4HANA
• Business partnership with Marketing and Sales teams in a CA/CPG environment
• Contributed to short- and medium-term planning cycles
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, with advanced Excel skills
• Exposure/working knowledge of Trade Promotion Management systems
• Exposure/working knowledge of Nielsen
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication skills
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, strong organizational skills, self-motivated and fast-learning
• Continuous Improvement mindset and approach to processes
• Positive mindset and flexibility to adapt in a dynamic growth environment
• Desire to take responsibility and ownership and make a difference
• Highly numerate and financially literate

Benefits

Total Target Compensation Hiring Range: 85,000 USD to 117,600 USD per year

The Total Target Compensation (TTC) at the time of hiring represents the pay range applicable upon commencement of employment. This range is effective from your hire date to March 31, 2026, and comprises both base pay and bonus pay. For further details regarding pay, please consult with your recruiter. Final compensation for each employee will be determined based on various factors, including geographical location, knowledge, skills and abilities, relevant experience, and educational background.

In addition to TTC, as part of Tata Consumer Products Canada Inc., this position is eligible for our comprehensive employee benefits program. Benefits include a retirement savings plan, private health coverage, access to Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), leave entitlements, and special TCP discounts. Details regarding benefit plan participation will be provided upon receipt of an employment offer or upon joining.

Please note: The Company reserves the right to modify base salary and any other discretionary compensation programs at any time. Adjustments may be made based on individual performance, company or departmental performance, and market factors. The Company also reserves the right to amend benefits in accordance with company policies.