Senior Financial Analyst

Trouw Nutrition; Guelph; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading animal nutrition company is seeking a strategic Senior Financial Analyst to support business decision-making in Ontario. You will analyze financial data, advise on cost optimization, and support budgeting and performance reporting. The role requires strong analytical skills and proficiency in financial modeling. This is a hybrid position with flexible remote work options.

Benefits

Robust pension plan with employer matching

Competitive health benefits starting on Day 1

Tuition Reimbursement

15 vacation days to start

Annual bonus

Qualifications

• Proven experience in financial analysis, preferably in a B2B or manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of cost determination, valuation, and pricing strategies.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Analyze financial data to identify bottlenecks, efficiencies, and actionable insights.
• Advise management and stakeholders on cost optimization, profitability, and market developments.
• Conduct internal and external financial analysis to support divisional strategy.

Skills

Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills

Ability to translate complex data into clear business recommendations

Proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, and variance analysis

Experience in stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration

Advanced proficiency in Power BI and other data visualization tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or related field

CPA preferred

Job description

Job Description:

Join Our Purpose - Feeding the Future

Nutreco is a member of the SHV family, and we are committed to 'Feeding the Future' through sustainable and innovative practices. Nutreco has two business lines: Skretting is a leading global provider of innovative aquafeed solutions, revolutionizing aquaculture for a sustainable future. Trouw Nutrition specializes in animal nutrition and is committed to advancing livestock health and productivity through cutting-edge solutions.

Trouw Nutritionis seeking a strategic and analyticalSenior Financial Analystfor our Puslinch, Ontario or Okotoks, Alberta office to support business decision-making through financial insights, forecasting, and performance evaluation. This role plays a key part in shaping business strategy, supporting CAPEX and M&A initiatives, and driving innovation through automation and digital tools.

About The Role: Drive financial strategy with data, innovation, and impact.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze financial data to identify bottlenecks, efficiencies, and actionable insights.
• Advise management and stakeholders on cost optimization, profitability, and market developments.
• Support planning and control cycles including development plans, budgets, and performance reports.
• Forecast future trends and assess market impact using advanced analytics.
• Conduct internal and external financial analysis to support divisional strategy.
• Ensure compliance with corporate finance and administrative policies.
• Drive automation and process improvements through digital tools and dashboards.

Skills and Expertise

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or related field.
• CPA preferred.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
• Ability to translate complex data into clear business recommendations.
• Proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Experience in stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration.
• Knowledge of cost determination, valuation, and pricing strategies.
• Familiarity with CAPEX and M&A project evaluation.
• Proven experience in financial analysis, preferably in a B2B or manufacturing environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Power BI and other data visualization tools.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience in budgeting, variance analysis, and financial reporting.

Expectation from the Role:

• Proactively identify and flag financial risks or opportunities.
• Collaborate with operations and other departments to close gaps and improve results.
• Build and maintain action plans focused on OPEX control and financial performance.
• Deliver high-quality support and insights to stakeholders, minimizing disconnects between finance and operations.
• Demonstrate a proactive attitude and ownership in driving financial excellence.
• Working with stakeholders across North America.
• Hybrid role – flexibility to work remotely, with in-office (Puslinch, Ontario or Okotoks, Alberta) days as needed

Why you Will Love Working with Us

Global Benefits:

• Be part of our sustainable mission with opportunities to grow within Nutreco, Skretting, Trouw Nutrition and the broader SHV group
• Embrace our culture of diversity and inclusion, where we respect and value everyone

Local Benefits:

• Robust pension plan with employer matching that begins on Day 1!
• Competitive health benefits - Medical/Dental/Vision/HSA, that start on Day 1!
• Short-term/Long-term Disability and Mental Health spending allowance
• Maternal top-up and Tuition Reimbursement
• 15 vacation days to start (tiered)
• Annual bonus

Next Steps:

We value a seamless candidate experience and will review your application within five (5) business days.

We appreciate your interest in joining our mission to innovate and sustainably shape the future of food production. Thank you for choosing a career with us and sharing your ambition to “Feed the Future!”

Final candidates who are being considered for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check.

Please note that candidates applying for Canadian job openings must be independently authorized to work in Canada without sponsorship.

We are committed to employment equity and encourage applications from qualified individuals, including women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities.

Our corporate values FEED your career: Passion | Inclusivity | Integrity | Trust | Curiosity. These values are engrained into our core and shape everything we do.

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Our organisation:
Nutreco is a global leader in animal nutrition and fish feed. Our advanced nutritional solutions are at the origin of food for millions of consumers worldwide. Quality, innovation and sustainability are guiding principles, embedded in the Nutreco culture from research and raw material procurement to products and services for agriculture and aquaculture. Experience across 100 years brings Nutreco a rich heritage of knowledge and experience for building its future.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Nutreco is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all roles without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital, parental, military status or any other status protected by applicable local law. Please advise us at any point during the recruitment and selection process if you require accommodation. Nutreco is committed to compliance with all applicable legislation, including providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities.