Senior Financial Analyst

The J.M. Smucker Co.; Markham; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food industry is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join their dynamic team in Canada. The ideal candidate will be responsible for financial planning, reporting, and analytics, ensuring accurate forecasts and supporting the category team's financial goals. This role offers a collaborative environment that values diverse perspectives and experiences, making an impact on the organization as a whole.

Benefits

Inclusive work culture

Diverse perspectives encouraged

Equal opportunity employer

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of Financial Analyst experience.
• Experience in Tier 1 Packaged Goods company in food industry preferred.
• Self-starter with strong team collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for financial planning, reporting, and analysis.
• Track actual results vs. plan and explain variances.
• Forecast profit target variances on a monthly basis.

Skills

Analytical skills

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Business acumen

Education

University Degree in Business

Financial Designation (CA / CGA / CMA)

Tools

MS Office

Oracle

Spotfire Analytics

Job description

Smucker Foods of Canada Corp. is a subsidiary of The J.M. Smucker Co. For more than 125 years, The J.M. Smucker Co. has been trusted to deliver quality food consumers trust for themselves and their families. Guided by a vision to engage, delight, and inspire consumers by building brands they love and leading in growing categories, Smucker has grown to be a well-respected North American marketer and manufacturer with a balanced portfolio of leading and emerging, on-trend brands. This includes offering beloved brands such as Jif, Folgers, and Milk-Bone, as well as leading brands exclusive to Canada including Robin Hood, Five Roses, and Carnation.

At Smucker, we provide a nurturing, collaborative, and inclusive environment giving each employee the opportunity to contribute and thrive in their own unique way. We want you to become part of the Smucker Family; to become part of our journey of growth and thriving together. Join Smucker and experience a place where everyone can be their whole self, is respected, included, and treated equitably, has a voice, and can make an impact.

Our Company remains rooted in the values established at our founding and as defined by our Basic and Our Commitment to Each Other. For more information about our Company, visit.

Position Title:

Reports To: Manager, SBA Finance

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POSITION SUMMARY

The Senior Financial Analyst (SFA) has the overall responsibility for Financial Planning, Reporting, and Analysis for one or more category teams.

The SFA will play a key role in the creation of a robust Fiscal Plan for the category team with well documented and executable underlying assumptions. The incumbent is required to perform monthly and quarterly financial reporting that tracks actual results vs. plan and prior year with explanations for key drivers and material variances. The incumbent will forecast the expected variance to the profit target on a monthly basis and support the category team in their effort to close any gaps to plan. The incumbent must have an in-depth understanding of all financial aspects in the P&L as well as thorough knowledge of key retail customers. This incumbent will be the key contact for all financial questions and analysis related to the category.

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QUALIFICATIONS

• University Degree in Business, preferably with Financial Designation or in process of acquiring a Financial Designation (CA / CGA / CMA)
• 3-5 years of Financial Analyst experience
• Experience in Tier 1 Packaged Goods company in food industry would be an asset
• Strong business acumen & judgment
• Sound presentation and communication skills are required in a cross-functional and team-oriented environment
• Must be a self-starter
• Must be a strong team player and be able to build relationships across the organization
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to ‘translate’ financial language effectively to all levels within the organization
• Should be adaptable, flexible, and agile to an ever-changing work environment
• Able to work independently with minimal direction, but also be able to ask for direction when needed
• Knowledge of current computer technologies (MS Office / Oracle / Spotfire Analytics)

We are looking for varied perspectives which include diverse experiences that can add value to our team. We encourage you to apply even if you are unsure whether your experience matches every requirement above.

Smucker Foods of Canada Corp. is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal-opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, or other legally protected status. Should you require any assistance or accommodation within any step of the recruitment and selection process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to help meet your needs. Accommodation may include but is not limited to alternate format documents, ASL Interpreter, or Assistive Technology.