Senior Financial Analyst

Church & Dwight Co., Inc.; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consumer goods company in Mississauga is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to drive financial insights and support business decisions. The ideal candidate should have a bachelor's degree in finance or accounting, and 3-5 years' experience in the Consumer-Packaged Goods industry. This role offers the chance for career development in a dynamic environment providing innovative financial strategies.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of business experience in the Consumer-Packaged Goods industry.
• Experience with financial analytics and reporting.
• Ability to work in a cross-functional team environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial insights through effective communication and partnership.
• Lead and analyze the customer P&L to monitor performance.
• Develop and maintain analytical tools to support financial analysis.

Skills

Data analysis

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Business judgment

Proficiency in Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance or Accounting

Tools

Oracle

SAP

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.

Department: Finance

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
• 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.

Church & Dwight is a world-leader in household and personal care products. Our global brands include ARM & HAMMER, Batiste, OxiClean, Trojan, XTRA, Nair, First Response, Spinbrush, Orajel, vitafusion, Li’l Critters, Water Pik and FLAWLESS. Founded in 1846, we have operations globally and are listed in the S&P 500.