Senior Financial Analyst – Planning & Analysis

Church & Dwight Co., Inc.; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Church & Dwight Co., Inc. is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst specializing in Planning & Analysis. In this role, you will report to the Finance Manager and contribute to critical analytics that influence the financial performance of the Canadian operations.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting, a CPA designation is an asset, and 3-5 years of CPG industry experience. Proficiency in Oracle and SAP alongside strong analytical skills are essential for driving internal process improvements and enhancing reporting efficiency.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in the CPG Industry.
• Knowledge of Data Analytics tools, concepts, and application is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the execution of the forecasting process.
• Prepare presentation materials for management review.
• Conduct analysis of P&L to understand key business drivers.
• Identify process improvements using automation and data analytics.
• Partner with Data Analytics Team to enhance finance capabilities.

Skills

Proficient in MS Tools (Excel, Powerpoint, PowerBI)

Strong analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, or Accounting

Professional Accounting Designation – CPA

Tools

Oracle

SAP

Data Analytics tools

Job description

Job Title

Senior Financial Analyst – Planning & Analysis

Department

Finance

Reports To

Finance Manager, Planning & Analysis

Role Summary

Reporting to the Finance Manager, Planning & Analysis, the Senior Financial Analyst will be a key member of the finance team by providing key analytics and insights relating to the overall financial and operational performance of the Canadian business. This role will support the development of business performance practices and capabilities to deliver corporate goals and objectives. This position is ideal for the finance professional who is looking for an opportunity to drive impact and add value to a fast‑growing organization.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the execution of the monthly/quarterly/annual forecasting process by ensuring key deliverables are met and the forecast is complete and accurate.
• Prepare presentation materials for executive management review.
• Conduct insightful analysis and evaluate all lines of the P&L to investigate and understand key business drivers.
• Identify ways to improve and streamline the forecasting process by leveraging automation, data analytics, and system/process expertise.
• Develop best practices to enhance business performance management.
• Enhance Oracle capabilities and application, acting as the Oracle EPM Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support the organization.
• Partner with the Data Analytics Team to enhance finance capabilities and leverage AI to drive efficiency and automation objectives.
• Drive internal process improvements by identifying opportunities for standardization and simplification.
• Communicate financial results and insights to senior management.
• Perform variance analysis by comparing financial results to annual plan, prior forecast, and prior year to identify volume, mix, rate business drivers.
• Lead the development and maintenance of financial models, including sensitivity analysis to support overall business objectives.
• Build capabilities in reporting automation to drive efficiency for the team.
• Perform ad hoc analysis, communicate findings, and provide a recommendation on next step.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, or Accounting.
• Professional Accounting Designation – CPA is an asset.
• 3-5 years of experience in the CPG Industry.
• Experience with Oracle and SAP.
• Knowledge of Data Analytics tools, concepts, and application is highly preferred.

Skills and Competencies

• Proficient in MS Tools (Excel, Powerpoint, PowerBI).
• Strong analytical skills with ability to present data in a meaningful way and provide recommendations.
• Ability to think critically and recommend ideas to improve existing practices and tools.
• Proven problem‑solving skills and the ability to implement solutions.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and deadline oriented.
• Leverage data analytics to enhance current practices, streamline processes, and develop reporting capabilities.

EEO Statement

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.