Sr Financial Analyst, Sales

CPG Connect; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 77,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the packaged goods industry is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to optimize financial performance. The role involves data analysis, providing recommendations, and supporting sales teams. Candidates should have a strong background in financial analysis, preferably in consumer packaged goods, and advanced Excel skills. This position offers a collaborative work environment with opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Healthcare benefits

Wellness spending account

Competitive pay

Bonus opportunities

Career development

Flexible schedules

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of financial analysis experience preferred.
• Experience in the consumer packaged goods industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide data analysis and recommendations to maximize growth.
• Analyze monthly business results and make improvement recommendations.

Skills

Communication

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

University degree in Business or Accounting

Accounting designation (e.g., CPA)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

S4 SAP

Job description

Job Posting Category: Experienced Professionals (1+ years)
Career Level: Experienced (Non-Manager)
Industry: Packaged Goods
Job Category: Financial, Accounting
Years Experience: 2-4 Years
Job Type: Full-time
Posting Date: May 14, 2025

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Job Description

Position summary:

As a Senior Financial Analyst, you will be instrumental in maximizing the financial performance of your assigned Sales business team. By leveraging your financial expertise and strong business acumen, you will drive trade spend efficiency, optimize gross margin, and contribute to the overall success of the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Provide data analysis and proactive recommendations to the sales team required to make profitable business decisions and maximize top and bottom line growth.
• Provide analytical support to sales teams including financial and market impacts of pricing decisions.
• Analyze monthly volume, trade, net sales, and gross margin results to aid sales in the development of accurate forecasts.
• Analyze monthly business results, issue required reports, reconcilements, and make recommendations to business partners on opportunities for improvement. Draw insights and commercialization recommendations and corrective actions for less than desirable business targets. Understand and challenge (where necessary) monthly variances and work with Sales to manage.
• Support business partners by completing ad hoc and/or self-initiated analyses to improve business performance of customers.
• Monitor overall customer volume and trade spend financial performance.
• Develop and maintain analytical tools, modeling, and processes to support a deeper level of analysis to achieve targeted financial results.
• Perform ad-hoc duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Qualifications, Education & Experience:

• Minimum 3-5 years of financial analysis experience at the Senior Financial Analyst level preferred.
• Experience in the consumer packaged goods industry is preferred.
• Previous experience in Sales/Trade Finance, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), or Brand Finance.
• University degree in Business or Accounting.
• Accounting designation preferred (e.g., CPA) or close to completion.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., Pivot Tables, Formulas, Excel Modeling).
• Proficient in creating interactive dashboards and reports using Power BI.
• Familiarity with S4 SAP, Trade Pro Management Software, or other Trade Funds Management systems is preferred.
• Strong business communication, partnering, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate and influence at all levels across the organization.
• Ability to define problems, collect and analyze data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work independently.

Our Modern Workplace:

Conagra’s culture of collaboration enhances our ability to meet critical business goals, deliver value to customers and consumers, and provide flexibility for a better work-life balance. This position requires working from our Mississauga office 3 days a week.

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Compensation:

Pay Range: $77,000 - $113,000

The annual salary listed is the expected offering for this position. The actual salary will depend on location, relevant experience/level, skillset, and internal equity. Conagra complies with applicable laws regarding minimum salaries for exempt employees.

We support your total well-being with:

• Health: Healthcare benefits, mental wellbeing support, wellness spending account
• Wealth: Competitive pay, bonus opportunities, wealth accumulation programs, discounts
• Growth: Career development, employee resource groups, training, tuition reimbursement
• Balance: Paid time off, flexible schedules, Employee & Family Assistance Program, volunteer opportunities

About Our Company:

At Conagra Brands, we have a rich heritage of making great food. We aspire to have the most impactful, energized, and inclusive culture in food. Join our 18,000+ team members across 40+ locations to reach your potential, make an impact, and own your career. We build champions within our people and our brands like POGO, V8 Sauces, and Orville Redenbacher.

Our focus on innovation extends beyond food to embracing solutions that positively impact our team, communities, and the planet. Foodies Welcome.

Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or other protected factors. We are committed to providing accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance, email [e-mail]. We will evaluate accommodation requests on a case-by-case basis.

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