Senior Financial Analyst

Church & Dwight; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consumer goods company in Peel Region is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst – Sales to provide financial guidance and insights, driving sustainable revenue and profit growth. Ideal candidates will possess strong analytical and business partnership skills with 3-5 years in the Consumer-Packaged Goods industry. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for career advancement and to add value in a dynamic organization.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of business experience in the Consumer-Packaged Goods industry.
• Strong financial and commercial acumen.
• Capacity to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial guidance and insights to Customer teams.
• Lead and analyze the customer P&L to monitor performance.
• Develop and maintain analytical tools and models for financial results.

Skills

Analytical proficiency

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to work in a cross-functional team

Attention to detail

Proficiency in Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Finance or CPA Accounting designation

Tools

Oracle

SAP

Job description

Job Description

A collective energy and ambition. A place where you can make a real difference.

We’re a company that genuinely cares about our people, our products, our consumers and the environment.

Our unique, informal culture champions courage, determination and collaboration. Knowing we have an open and supportive team means each of us has the freedom to take responsibility and ownership. We have a shared passion to work hard, innovate and push boundaries.

United by the belief that when we strive for growth, anything is possible. While we might not be the largest company in our industry, we believe we can have the biggest impact because : Together We Have the Power to Win.

Job Title : Senior Financial Analyst – Sales

Department : Finance

Reports To : Finance Manager– Sales & Ecommerce

Role Summary

Reporting to the Finance Manager, Sales & Ecommerce, the Senior Financial Analyst – Sales will be a key member for both the Finance and Sales teams. The role requires an individual who is able to provide financial guidance and insights to his / her Customer teams by providing strong analytics, insights and recommendations. The ideal candidate will possess strong Business Partnership skills to help drive business decisions that result in sustainable revenue, margin and profit growth.

This position is ideal for a Finance professional who is looking for an opportunity for career growth and a desire to add value to a fast-growing organization.

Role Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Act as the business financial expert to drive financial insights through effective communication and partnership
• Work with cross-functional teams including Sales, Revenue Management and Accounting
• Lead and analyze the customer P&L to monitor performance and guide with business decisions
• Provide support in Gross to Net Sales reporting and forecasting (month, quarter, annual, budget)
• Evaluate working / non-working spend and optimization
• Provide financial insights related to volume / mix and rate variances to drive Customer Profitability and margin
• Understand financial drivers to maximize gross margin
• Develop and maintain analytical tools, modeling, and processes to support a deeper level of analysis to achieve targeted financial results
• Lead the business on ad hoc analysis (e.g. : JBP, PVA, promotion spend) to support sound business investment decisions

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance or Accounting or CPA Accounting designation

3-5 years of business experience in the Consumer-Packaged Goods industry

Strong financial & commercial acumen

Experience with Oracle and SAP is an asset

Skills and Competencies

Ability to effectively analyze and present data to make recommendations

Initiative to make impactful decisions with little to no supervision

Ability to work in a cross-functional team environment

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Strong attention to detail and deadline oriented

Analytical proficiency, business judgment, modelling and problem-solving skills

Capacity to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities / stakeholders

Knowledge of accounting principles and procedures and forecasting practices

Proficiency in Excel

Church and Dwight Canada is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a barrier-free, inclusive and accessible work environment. Applicants may be entitled to reasonable accommodation in respect of a legally protected characteristic in accordance with applicable human rights legislation. If you require accommodation on this basis, we will work with you to meet your needs. Please inform our Human Resources department if you require an accommodation in completing this application for employment or for otherwise participating in the application process.