Sr. Financial Analyst Manitoba Harvest

Tilray; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hemp wellness company in Winnipeg is seeking a Sr. Financial Analyst to improve cross-functional forecasting and develop tools for accurate sales and margin forecasts. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and 5-10 years experience in financial analysis or supply chain planning. Responsibilities include driving budget execution and analyzing trade profitability. This full-time role offers the opportunity to shape financial strategies within an innovative environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5-10 years of previous experience in Planning or Supply Chain data analysis.
• Excellent data management and strong analytical skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and lead cross-functional projects.

Responsibilities

• Drive and influence the execution of the shipment forecast and budget.
• Provide meaningful insights and transparency by leading weekly tracking.
• Monitor demand plan performance measuring actual versus planned performance.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Forecasting

Microsoft Excel

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance or Supply Chain Management

Tools

Microsoft Access

Cognos

Hyperion

Job description

Sr. Financial Analyst - Manitoba Harvest

(Winnipeg MB)

Meet Tilray Wellness

Tilray Wellness is a division of Tilray a global pioneer in the research cultivation production and distribution of cannabis and hemp currently serving patients and consumers in five continents. Within North America Tilray Wellness is focused on unlocking the power of hemp to support holistic health. The cornerstone of the Wellness portfolio is Manitoba Harvest the world's largest hemp foods company. Manitoba Harvest offers a portfolio of hemp food products to consumers across North America. We are proud to be a Certified B Corporation among a community of companies who meet higher standards of social and environmental performance transparency and accountability.

Our culture fosters entrepreneurial behaviors and collaborative solution discovery. We value doing the right thing humility serving the community passion productive discussion and fun. As we harvest and harness the power of hemp we are cultivating the world in which we want to live. One full of strong bodies healthy hearts and open minds. We are looking for team members who will embrace our purpose believe in our values fuel our culture and spread the power of Hemp.

Scope

Reporting to the Sr. Director Finance the Sr. Financial Analyst plays a critical role in improving cross functional forecasting in Wellness and Tilray Alternative Beverages. This position will facilitate the demand trade and margin review process by working cross functionally to develop and communicate the most accurate sales trade and margin forecast / budget for leadership. They will facilitate dialogue and work cross functionally with the team to analyze ROI and develop action plans. They continuously develop forecasting tools to streamline forecasting processes improve forecast accuracy and create supply chain efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Forecast / Consensus

• Drive and influence the execution performance and continuous improvement of the shipment forecast / budget for all brands and new items. Team member is responsible for mastering multiple information sources to develop a demand forecast : shipments consumption weeks of supply promotional lift ACV velocity market penetration.
• Drive and influence trade analytics forecast / budget reviewing ROI of existing programs and influencing future trade plans in collaboration with Sales Marketing Innovation and Operations teams.
• Enhance and develop process to forecast / budget COGS enabling GM transparency by business.
• Present forecast performance in the monthly Sales and Operations Planning meetings.
• Provide meaningful insights and transparency by leading weekly tracking in Pacing meetings.

Process Improvement

• Drive and facilitate key processes as well as identify and develop new processes as required
• Drive optimization as primary resource on behalf of sales team in refinement of an S&OP process
• Develop process to assess ROI on existing trade and optimize for future.

Systems

• Provide expertise as we continue to utilize the systems (Business Central Sage Excel) to enhance the future state of the Demand Planning process.
• Lead Trade Optimization project with external consultants.

Analytics / Reporting

• Responsible for the design implementation performance and maintenance of reporting (current and new) ensuring standardization in metrics calculations data sources and terminology
• Drive and influence the monthly branded sales report review and forecast financial lock process.
• Monitor the demand plan performance (forecast error accuracy bias) by measuring actual versus planned performance at multiple planning levels. Prepare performance metrics and distribute to collaborators as feedback for continuous improvement
• Develop comprehensive opportunity analysis including volume funding and resource allocation considerations
• Support both tactical and strategic decision-making with regards to brand shopper and retailer investments
• Work closely with Finance Sales and Operations organization in the forecasting and management of trade strategies
• Utilize Business Central to improve efficiencies within above mentioned processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Business Finance or Supply Chain Management
• Minimum of 5-10 years of previous experience in Planning or Supply Chain data analysis or similar role.
• Excellent data management and strong analytical skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks / priorities and lead cross-functional projects.
• Ability to self-start and work proactively.
• Ability to problem-solve adapt to changing customer demands and sense of urgency.
• High level proficiency with Excel PowerPoint Microsoft Office.
• Able to prepare and conduct presentations and meetings
• Detail oriented with solid investigative skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and timelines and work flexible schedule when required

Working Conditions

• Computer usage
• Extra hours as required
• Some travel
• Frequent interactions with others internal and external

Confidentiality

• Responsible to preserve and safeguard all confidential information that comes to their knowledge in the course of employment with Fresh Hemp Foods Ltd.
• Responsible to observe and comply with the policies of the Company and applicable legal requirements with respect to confidential information and the protection of privacy

Tilray welcomes applications from all qualified individuals and is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace.

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Required Experience :

Senior IC

Key Skills

Cognos,Forecasting,Hyperion,Microsoft Access,Pivot tables,Accounting,Analysis Skills,Microsoft Excel,Financial Analysis,Financial Modeling,Budgeting,Financial Planning

Employment Type

Full Time

Experience

years

Vacancy

1