Sr. Sales Finance Analyst

Nature's Path Foods; Richmond; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organic food company is seeking a Sr. Sales Finance Analyst to support financial functions with key analytics. This 15-month contract, based in Richmond, demands strong analytical and financial skills. Responsibilities include managing P&L statements, overseeing commissions, and performing variance analyses. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience, advanced Excel skills, and knowledge of PowerBI and SQL. A hybrid work model is offered, with a salary range of $90,000 - $110,000.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in finance or related field.
• Exceptional analytical skills to interpret financial results.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel with complex data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage company discounts and trade investment framework.
• Assist in managing brand/category P&L and business targets.
• Support monthly and annual close processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Time management

Communication skills

Ability to work autonomously

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related field

Tools

Advanced Excel

PowerBI

SQL

Job description

The Sr. Sales Finance Analyst will play a crucial role in supporting our Sales Finance function, providing key analytics and insights to drive profitable and sustainable growth. This is a 15-month contract based out of our HQ in Richmond, BC.

Responsibilities

• Act as the owner and custodian of company discounts and the trade investment framework
• Assist in managing brand/category P&L and tracking movements and gaps in business targets
• Help track customer P&L and measure gaps in plans versus budget through variance analysis and the use of internal and external data
• Calculate and validate broker commissions ensuring accuracy in payment and accruals for brokers
• Provide support in financial simulations such as pricing, savings, and trade investments
• Partner with Accounting and FP&A to manage trade spend; identify opportunities to reduce trade spend and help mitigate trade spend risk
• Support monthly and annual close processes; monthly journal entries to true-up trade spend
• Support trade management by developing tracking of account promotional activity and provide insight to Finance and Revenue Management on key changes to promotion activity
• Execute and ensure accuracy of trade management financial reports
• Assist with ad-hoc and cross-functional projects as required

Skills To Succeed

• Exceptional attention to detail and precision in handling financial data and reports
• Excellent analytical skills to understand business drivers and interpret financial results
• Aptitude for finding solutions to financial issues and making data-driven decisions
• Effective time management and results-oriented and ability to multi-task efficiently and effectively
• Inspire breakthrough thinking and continuous improvement
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Capable of managing multiple tasks efficiently within tight deadlines
• Ability to work autonomously and in a team
• Remain highly flexible and adaptable when faced with ambiguity

Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics Accounting, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience
• CPG experience preferred
• Advanced Excel proficiency: Mastery of complex formulas, data analysis tools, and automation techniques
• PowerBI and SQL Proficiency

Notes

This 15-month contract will pay between $90,000 - $110,000 based on experience. We are a hybrid work environment and this role will be based out our head office in Richmond.