Senior Financial Analyst

Sleeman Breweries; Guelph; Hybrid; CAD 78,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP matching

Work-life balance

Benefits coverage for dependents

Parental leave top-up

Tuition reimbursement

Employee product credit

Mentorship & leadership development

Employee and family assistance

Discount program with brands

Professional development

Job summary

Sleeman Breweries, based in Guelph, Ontario, is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to lead regional financial analysis, planning, and forecasting. You will partner with senior leaders to provide insights, develop models, and influence decision-making across pricing, COGS, and profitability.

Join a team focused on quality, sustainability, and employee development. This hybrid role requires 3 days in the office and offers RRSP matching and strong professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related field.
• Professional accounting designation (CMA or CA) required.
• Minimum five years of experience in a similar role.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; able to analyze data and recommend actions.
• Experience communicating with senior management and cross-functional teams.
• Broad knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financial statement analysis and commentary including volume, revenue, COGS, and expenses.
• Provide financial analysis and actionable recommendations to leaders to improve results.
• Develop financial models to identify profitability and key drivers.
• Prepare regional gross margin analysis and support pricing decisions.
• Evaluate monthly standard costs and variances; monitor trends.
• Lead regional margin analysis by customer and SKU with stakeholders.
• Support ad hoc reporting, modelling and analysis for senior management.
• Lead annual regional budgeting and standard costing processes.
• Forecast monthly regional financial results and present findings to national management.
• Lead regional initiatives for new analytical tools and process improvements.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support regional financial objectives.

Education

CMA or CA designation

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

ERP systems

Access

Job description

Position: Senior Financial Analyst

Location: Guelph, Ontario

Level: Individual Contributor

Hiring Range: 78200 to 97600

Benefits and Perks:

At Sleeman Breweries, you’ll have access to benefits that support you today and help you plan for tomorrow:

• Competitive compensation
• RRSP-matching program to help you save for retirement
• A commitment to work-life balance
• Benefits coverage for partners and kids
• Parental leave top-up for primary and secondary caregivers
• Employee product credit
• Tuition reimbursement program for eligible employees
• Employee and family assistance program
• Discount program with access to perks from big brands and local favourites
• Professional development opportunities including mentorship and leadership development

If you require an accommodation or an accessible format at any stage of the application or hiring process, please let the recruitment team know. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible experience for all candidates.

Why Join Sleeman Breweries?

What’s your story? Ours is about pushing boundaries to create Canada’s third-largest brewery known for unique craft and world-class brands enjoyed across the country. As part of Sapporo Breweries, our story includes Sleeman Breweries in Ontario, Okanagan Spring Brewery in B.C., Wild Rose Brewery in Alberta, and Unibroue in Quebec. When you join Sleeman Breweries, you join a company deeply committed to quality, sustainability, and creating an outstanding employee experience. People here care about what they do and the people they work with. Write your next chapter with us at Sleeman Breweries.

Get an inside look at what it’s like working at Sleeman Breweries by following @LifeAtSleeman on Instagram

Purpose and Impact

At Sleeman Breweries, quality and innovation are at the heart of everything we do. As Senior Financial Analyst, you will provide regional leadership for financial analysis, planning and forecasting, support sound financial decision-making, and provide financial expertise to the regional leadership team.

Responsibilities

Financial Analysis & Decision Support

• Prepare monthly financial statement analysis and commentary, including analysis of business volume, net revenue, cost of goods sold (COGS), and departmental expenses.
• Provide financial analysis and actionable recommendations to business leaders to improve financial results.
• Develop financial models and analyses to identify profitability opportunities and understand key business drivers.
• Prepare regional gross margin analysis and provide decision support for new product introductions and pricing changes.
• Evaluate manufacturing standard costs and perform monthly variance analysis.
• Lead regional margin analysis by customer and SKU, partnering with regional stakeholders for input.
• Monitor industry trends and competitive data, identify impacts on the business, and recommend appropriate actions.
• Provide ad hoc reporting, financial modelling, and analysis to senior management as required.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Lead the annual regional budgeting process and work with stakeholders to maintain and adjust budgets throughout the year.
• Lead the annual regional standard costing process.
• Lead the preparation and analysis of the monthly regional financial forecast, develop recommendations, and present findings to the national management team.

Projects, Strategy & Continuous Improvement

• Lead the regional implementation of new business analytical tools and support national projects as required.
• Lead the regional strategic business planning process and support special projects.
• Recommend improvements to internal processes and business strategies.
• Develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives for forecasting, budgeting, strategic planning, reporting, and related financial processes.
• Lead regional contact with regulatory bodies, including preparing financial analysis and responding to requests.

Business Partnership

• Build strong working relationships with senior management, regional sales managers, field sales employees, and other cross-functional stakeholders.
• Present regional monthly financial results to senior business leaders and the national management team.
• Partner with Financial Accounting, Accounts Payable, and Accounts Receivable teams to support regional financial objectives.

Skills and Qualifications (Required)

• Post-secondary education in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Professional accounting designation (CMA or CA) required.
• Minimum five years of experience in a similar role.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to collect and evaluate data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and make actionable recommendations.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities while meeting regular reporting deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively and professionally with senior management and cross‑functional teams.
• Strong understanding of key business and market factors that drive financial results.
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills, including Excel, Access, Word, and PowerPoint, along with experience using ERP systems.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), internal controls, audit requirements, and applicable federal and provincial legislation, regulations, practices, and guidelines.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Self‑motivated and disciplined with the ability to work effectively in a deadline‑driven environment.
• Ability to support and demonstrate values compatible with the organization.

Work Environment (Hybrid/Onsite)

Hybrid work model. Occasional travel and overtime may be required. This role is based at our Guelph, ON head office - and requires 3 days in office presence.

We are committed to ensuring a fair hiring process.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

At Sleeman Breweries, we believe that better beer, and better workplaces, happen when people feel welcomed and valued for the differences they bring. We are committed to fair hiring practices free from discrimination, and we encourage applications from all qualified candidates. We use AI to support parts of our recruitment process; however, hiring decisions are always made by people and aligned with our commitment to fairness, consistency, and equal opportunity.

BETTER BEER. BETTER PEOPLE. GETTING BETTER

We thank all candidates for their interest however only those selected to proceed will be contacted.

Are you interested in working for Sleeman Breweries, the 3rd largest brewery in Canada? At Sleeman Breweries, we have 1,100 dedicated and talented people that work across Canada from Chambly, Quebec to Vernon, British Columbia. Our business is about people. The only way to build a better company is through people who share our passion for our products and who can work together effectively as a team.