Senior Financial Analyst

The Kraft Heinz Company; Toronto; On-site; CAD 84,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food corporation seeks a Senior Financial Analyst in Toronto. You will drive financial planning and analysis, oversee trade spending effectiveness, and liaise with senior sales and finance leadership. Ideal candidates will have a business degree, CPA or near completion, and experience in the CPG industry. The role offers a salary range of $84,000 to $105,000 plus benefits and bonuses.

Benefits

Performance-based bonus

Healthcare coverage

Wellbeing programs

Qualifications

• Experience in the consumer-packaged goods (CPG) industry and Sales negotiations is strongly desired.
• Experience in Sales/Trade Finance or Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A).
• Ability to define problems, collect and analyze data, and draw valid conclusions.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional partnerships and financial analysis.
• Manage trade spending policies and procedures.
• Develop planning tools and financial modeling.

Skills

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Ability to communicate and influence

Ability to work through ambiguity

Education

University degree in business/accounting

Accounting designation (CPA) or close to completion

Tools

SAP

Python

VBA

AC Nielsen

Job description

Overview

Senior Financial Analyst, Meals Finance at a Glance….

As a Senior Financial Analyst for the Loblaw Companies Limited (LCL) Customer Business Team (CBT), this role covers the banners of LCL including Loblaws, No Frills, Real Canadian Superstore, Maxi, and others. You will work directly with Senior Sales and Finance leadership to drive trade spend effectiveness through partnership, superior financial insights and innovation of our function. The role leads cross functional partnerships, financial planning and analysis, management reporting, and business opportunity assessments to deliver profitable growth by understanding drivers of gross to net discounts and ensuring robust and efficient processes for annual planning and month-end close.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional partnerships, financial planning and analysis, management reporting, and business opportunity assessments to deliver profitable growth.
• Understand the drivers of gross to net discounts and ensure robust processes for annual planning and month-end close.
• Business Cycle – Weekly: prepare and distribute weekly reporting including customer inventory analysis and open deduction summaries; lead and innovate core planning processes/tools across Sales & Finance; review and approve incremental investment opportunities to drive top- and bottom-line growth.
• Business Cycle – Month & Quarter: lead budget and forecast reviews on overall volume, trade spend (including One Rate performance) and margin; ensure adjustments reflect budgeted objectives/targets; present action plans to Sales and Finance teams; manage trade accruals as needed.
• Business Cycle – Annual Planning: lead trade planning by understanding all investments with the customer including promotions, pricing, preferred vendor agreements and target-based incentives.
• Develop and maintain planning tools, financial modeling, and operating procedures to achieve targeted financial results, including managing promo frequency and depth.
• Provide advice and counsel to CBT on trade spending policies and procedures; ensure ongoing trade policy compliance in partnership with the accounting team.
• Ensure systems and processes are correct and efficient to facilitate financial planning and analysis.
• Support CBT in validation of trade rates and trade funding validation of customer incentive program payments (Co2Co, VIP, PVA’s, etc.).

Qualifications

• University degree in business / accounting or related field; Accounting designation (CPA) or close to completion is a plus.
• Experience in the consumer-packaged goods (CPG) industry and experience in Sales with negotiations is strongly desired.
• Experience in Sales / Trade Finance or Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A).
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, complex formulas); VBA, Macros, Python, and SAP are strongly desired.
• Experience with AC Nielsen is a plus.
• Ability to work through ambiguity, manage multiple projects, work independently, think creatively, implement improvements and work in a team environment.
• Ability to communicate and influence at all levels across the organization (verbal, written) including presenting complex information clearly.
• Ability to define problems, collect and analyze data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Location

Toronto / Queen Quay

Total Rewards

• New Hire Base Salary Range: 84,000.00 - $105,000.00
• Bonus: This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.
• Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future; plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs.
• Wellbeing: We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families. Includes programs across Physical, Social, Emotional, and Financial well-being.